Photo: Jorge Conde Muela / Google MapsAdvanced Factories 2027 Hotels near Fira Gran Via
Advanced Factories 2027 runs 31 March to 2 April at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona. 34,657 industrial professionals and 758 exhibitors (2026)
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Where to stay for Advanced Factories 2027: the closest hotels to Fira Barcelona Gran Via are in L'Hospitalet / Fira Gran Via and Plaça d'Espanya, with Sants a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Advanced Factories, the expo for industrial automation, robotics and Industry 4.0, holds its eleventh edition at Fira Barcelona Gran Via from Wednesday 31 March to Friday 2 April 2027, earlier in the year than the May dates of 2026. Alongside the exhibition runs the Industry 4.0 Congress, which the organiser, Nebext, calls Europe's largest congress on advanced and digital industry, plus the Factories of the Future Awards, the Industry Startup Forum, the Plant Managers Summit and the Talent Marketplace. The 2026 edition brought together 34,657 industrial professionals, 758 exhibiting companies and more than 430 international experts, and the organiser expects 770 or more companies in 2027, showing automation, robotics, intralogistics, artificial intelligence, digital twins, machine vision, cybersecurity and IIoT. It is a professional event, so this is a trip for plant managers, engineers, IT and OT teams, buyers and exhibitors. The Gran Via venue is in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, on metro line L9 Sud straight from the airport and on FGC trains from Plaça d'Espanya, so Advanced Factories hotels work well beside the halls, around Plaça d'Espanya, in Sants or in Eixample. This page shows live hotel rates for your dates. Passes are sold separately from your hotel booking, and Event Escapes is independent of the event.
Popular areas for attendees: L'Hospitalet / Fira Gran Via · Plaça d'Espanya · Sants · Eixample.
- Barcelona hotels for Advanced Factories sorted by distance to Fira Barcelona Gran Via, from L'Hospitalet next to the halls to Plaça d'Espanya, Sants and Eixample
- Live rates for 31 March to 2 April 2027, with dates you can change for stand build, a congress day or an early arrival
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while stand staffing, congress sessions and plant visits are still being confirmed
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a quote within 24 hours for an exhibitor team or a factory delegation through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 31 Mar to 2 Apr 2027
- Venue
- Fira Barcelona Gran Via
- City
- Barcelona, Spain
- Airport
- BCN
- Attendance
- 34,657 industrial professionals and 758 exhibitors (2026)
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Hotels near Fira Barcelona Gran Via for Advanced Factories 2027
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Where should you eat during Advanced Factories?
MWC takes over Barcelona: Eixample tapas bars fill with delegates by 21:00 and the famous rooms are reserved out well before the show. Book the client dinner before you land; the no-reservation bars are your flexible fallback.
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Tapas · Catalan
Rambla de Catalunya, 15 min metro from Fira
The classic Barcelona tapas bar: no reservations, fast-moving queue, and the full canon done properly. Reliable for a same-night team dinner.
Tip: Go before 20:30 or expect a 45-minute wait during MWC.
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Multi-space food hall · Spanish
Passeig de Gràcia, 15 min metro
Four restaurants and four bars under one spectacular 1870s roof: the easy answer for a mixed group that can never agree on one cuisine.
Tip: Large groups can book the central restaurant; bars are walk-in.
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Tapas
Eixample, Carrer de Mallorca: 15 min metro
Barcelona's most famous tapas counter: montaditos and grilled prawns shoulder-to-shoulder with half the conference by mid-evening.
Tip: No reservations: put your name down, get a vermut nearby.
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Vermuteria · Albert Adrià
Sant Antoni, 10 min taxi from Fira Gran Via
Albert Adrià's take on the old vermouth bar: the famous 'liquid olives' and conserved seafood. Impressive without being stiff: ideal client territory.
Tip: Books out fully during MWC: reserve as soon as dates lock.
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Paella · seafood, since 1903
Barceloneta, 20 min taxi
A 120-year-old Barceloneta institution for proper paella and arròs negre: the long-lunch venue when the stand is finally packed down.
Tip: Lunch is the move: order rice for the table and take the afternoon off.
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Creative tasting menu
Eixample, 15 min taxi from Fira
Currently ranked the best restaurant in the world: the once-a-career client dinner. If the deal deserves fireworks, this is the room.
Tip: Reservations open months ahead and evaporate during MWC: set an alarm.
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Basque fine dining · Martín Berasategui
Eixample, Monument Hotel: 15 min metro
Barcelona's first three-star, Martín Berasategui's flagship. More formal than Disfrutar and slightly easier to book: the boardroom-grade dinner.
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Seafood tapas · counter dining
El Born, 20 min metro
The legendary counter: no menu, the kitchen just feeds you whatever came off the boats. Squeeze in at the bar and let it happen.
Tip: Counter seats are walk-in: arrive 15 min before opening.
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Specialty coffee · café
El Born, 20 min metro
Barcelona's benchmark specialty roaster: the flat-white-and-laptop stop before the halls, or the mid-afternoon reset between meetings.
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How do you get to Advanced Factories?
From Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
- Metro line L9 Sud runs from Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 to the Fira and Europa | Fira stations at the Gran Via venue, with no change, and TMB says trains run every 7 minutes
- The single ticket and the T-casual are not valid at the two airport stations; TMB says to use the Airport ticket, or a card that covers the airport such as the Hola Barcelona Travel Card
- Fira de Barcelona puts the venue 12 kilometres from the airport by road on the C-31, and TMB bus 46 also links the airport with the Pl. Europa stop
- Taxis wait at both terminals; Fira de Barcelona says the official AMB Taxi Barcelona app gives an approximate fare
Arriving by train
- Long distance and high-speed trains arrive at Barcelona Sants, which Fira de Barcelona places 4 kilometres from the fairground
- FGC lines L8, S3, S4, S8, S9, R5, R50, R6 and R60 stop at Europa | Fira, and Fira de Barcelona notes that they all run to Espanya station
- From the centre you can also take metro L1 to Torrassa and change to L9 Sud for Fira or Europa | Fira
- By road the venue connects to the AP-7, AP-2, A-2, C-31, C-32 and other main routes into Barcelona
How do you get around during Advanced Factories?
Getting to the Gran Via halls each day
- The organiser recommends metro L9 Sud or FGC line L8 to Europa | Fira, or FGC trains from Plaça d'Espanya
- Metro L10 Sud also stops at Foc, and TMB bus lines H12, V1, 46, 65 and 79 serve the venue
- The organiser lists Fira Barcelona car park rates from 3.60 euros an hour up to 30 euros for the whole day
- Fira de Barcelona has taxi ranks at the venue, and the organiser suggests booking a taxi through BarnaTaxi or Radiotaxi Barcelona
Where to stay for Advanced Factories
- L'Hospitalet around the Gran Via venue is the closest base for exhibitors on long stand days
- Plaça d'Espanya puts you at the start of the FGC lines that stop at Europa | Fira, with the city on your doorstep in the evening
- Sants suits teams arriving or leaving by high-speed train
- Eixample suits visitors who want to be central and do not mind a metro or FGC ride with a change
Do you need a visa for Advanced Factories?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Spain is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- Citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries can visit the Schengen Area for business without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 day period
- Non EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, fully operational since 10 April 2026, with fingerprints and a facial image taken at the border, so allow extra time at passport control
- ETIAS, the EU's planned travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, was not yet in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead, so check before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals of countries such as India, China, South Africa and Türkiye need a Schengen short stay (type C) visa, applied for through Spain's consulates or their appointed visa centres
- Under EU rules you can apply no earlier than six months and at least 15 days before travel; standard processing takes 15 days, so apply as soon as your trip is confirmed
- The organiser issues visa support letters through the registration system, but only to buyers of at least one Premium VIP Pass, and says passes are not refunded if a visa is refused
Documents to carry
- A passport issued within the last ten years and valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area
- Your Advanced Factories pass, printed in colour as the organiser asks, plus your hotel booking and return travel details
- If you need a visa, keep copies of your invitation letter, travel medical insurance and employer letter in your hand luggage
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the Spanish embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at Advanced Factories?
- Visitor hours for 2027: Wednesday 31 March and Thursday 1 April 09:30 to 18:30, and Friday 2 April 09:30 to 17:00
- Advanced Factories is a professional event; the passes are the Business Pass and the Premium VIP Pass, and the Factories of the Future Awards gala needs an extra pass on top of one of them
- Students and lecturers can attend only with the organiser's prior approval, and only on Friday 2 April from 13:30
- Print your pass in colour; you collect a lanyard and badge holder at the entrance
- The organiser lists a cloakroom at 3 euros per suitcase and 2 euros for backpacks and coats, handy on your arrival or departure day
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027, three days before the fair opens, so if you plan to arrive early, check flights and rooms over the Easter weekend in good time
- Friday closes at 17:00, so an evening flight home is realistic from a hotel on the L9 Sud line
- The organiser names Minor Hotels as its official accommodation partner for registered attendees; Event Escapes is independent, so compare those rates with the live rates here
Advanced Factories travel FAQs
When is Advanced Factories 2027?
Advanced Factories takes place 31 Mar to 2 Apr 2027 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain.
Where is Advanced Factories held?
Advanced Factories is held at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. The nearest airport is BCN.
When and where is Advanced Factories 2027?
Advanced Factories 2027 runs from Wednesday 31 March to Friday 2 April 2027 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I, 64, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat. Visitors can enter from 09:30 to 18:30 on the first two days and 09:30 to 17:00 on Friday.
Can anyone visit Advanced Factories?
No. The organiser says Advanced Factories is exclusively a professional event. Visitors buy a Business Pass or a Premium VIP Pass, separately from the hotel booking, and student groups need the organiser's approval.
Is the Industry 4.0 Congress part of Advanced Factories?
Yes. The Industry 4.0 Congress runs alongside the exhibition at the same venue. The organiser's congress agenda shows which pass each session needs, and sessions are not streamed live.
Where should I stay for Advanced Factories?
L'Hospitalet around the Gran Via venue is closest. Plaça d'Espanya is at the start of the FGC lines that stop at Europa | Fira, Sants suits rail travellers, and Eixample suits those who want to be central.
How do I get to Fira Barcelona Gran Via from the airport?
Metro line L9 Sud runs from both airport terminals to the Fira and Europa | Fira stations with no change. You need a ticket valid at the airport stations, such as TMB's Airport ticket. Taxis and TMB bus 46 are the alternatives.
Can you handle hotels for an Advanced Factories exhibitor team?
Yes. Tell us your group size and dates, including any stand build days, through the enquiry form and we will send a quote within 24 hours.
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Which hotels are closest to Fira Barcelona Gran Via?
The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 1 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Fira Barcelona Gran Via
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Barcelona Fira Hotel★★★ | 0.6 km | ~9 min walk | €116 |
| Hotel Radha★★★ | 0.9 km | ~14 min walk | €120 |
More hotels close to Fira Barcelona Gran Via
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Porta Fira★★★★ | 0.1 km | ~2 min walk | €147 |
| Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~6 min walk | €180 |
| Hesperia Fira Aparthotel★★★★★ | 1.8 km | ~7 min ride | €88 |
| Nobu Hotel Barcelona★★★★★ | 3.1 km | ~11 min ride | €284 |
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