Venue & Accomodation
HSD Gathering 2026
We are happy to meet you in the beautiful town of Vic, Barcelona Province, Spain, for 2 days of generative conversations around the complexity in human systems.
The HSD Gathering 2026 will be held in the historical premises of the Seminari of Vic, founded in 1749.
Venue
Arrival to Barcelona
Your nearest airport to fly into is Barcelona-Josep Tarradellas Airport.
Your options to get from the airport to the city center:
The best option is to take the Aerobus to Plaza Cataluña. It’s a 20-25 min ride; cost: 7-8€
By taxi : 20-25 min ride to the city center, cost: 30-40€
By train: arriving to Sants Estació, take the metro to go to the Bus Sagales e12 stop.
Tranfer from Barcelona to Vic
You have several transportation options which take 1h – 1.5h
Bus
The best way is to take the Bus Sagales e12 to Vic. It costs 10€. You can get it in the city center at the North Station (C/ Ali Bei 80) or in Gran Via 656 /Roger de Lluria. (please be aware that the stop is in the center line). You’ll be arriving to the city center in Vic, estació d’autobusos, 15-20 min walking distance from the venue place.
Taxi
Aletrnatively, a taxi ride to Vic would cost you between 100 and 200€.
Joint Transportation Options
We can help you organize a minivan renting from and to the airport and Sants Estació once we get closer to the date. We’ll keep you informed as soon as we progress on the best logistics options for the join transportation.
Note: no trains are arriving to Vic these days due to some major renovation work.
Plan your stay in Vic!
Good Food, Good Company — Discover Catalan Cuisine
Meals included with your conference ticket
Wednesday: Opening Reception
Thursday: Lunch and Dinner
Friday: Lunch
Selected Accomodations
You will find many options of accomodation in Vic. We prepared for you a ranked list of hotels in Vic sorted from less to most expensive featuring typical nightly rates*
*Approximate, rates can vary by season and booking site.
Hotel J. Balmes Vic — ~€63–€75 per night (budget option)
Estació Del Nord — ~€80–€100 per night (central, good value)
Hotel Can Pamplona — ~€70–€84 (moderate price)
Up Rooms Vic Hotel — ~€105–€120 (mid-range)
Les Clarisses Hotel Boutique — ~€110–€160+ (boutique/higher end)
Hotel Up Rooms Vic ****
The hotel has 30 + double rooms spread over 3 floors, all decorated in a modern style, as well as a restaurant specialized in classic Mediterranean cuisine. This 4-stars hotel enjoys a privileged location at the city center, close to all the places of interest.
Details
Website: uproomsvic.com
Location: Passatge Can Mastrot, s/n, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 93 889 2551
Email: info@uproomsvic.com
Hotel J.Balmes Vic ***
A small hotel, offering familiar and warm treatment. It is located in the modern area of the city and just a short walk from the old city.
Details
Website: https://www.hoteljbalmes.com.
Location: Carrer de Francesc Pla el Vigatà, 6, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 93 889 1272
Email: info@hoteljbalmesvic.com
Hotel Can Pamplona ***
Hotel Can Pamplona is a comfortable and familiar Bed & Breakfast hotel with 34 rooms located very close to the center of Vic. This hotel features common areas, as well as a buffet breakfast where you will find a variety of products and foods from the town.
Details
Website: canpamplona.com
Address: Carrer Eix Onze de Setembre, 10, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 93 883 3112
Email: info@canpamplona.com
Hotel Estació Del Nord ***
Located in the center of the city of Vic, the Hotel Estació del Nord is located on the top floor of the train station. This century-old building is fully renovated and soundproofed. The family-run establishment offers budget accommodation in an unbeatable setting.
Details
Website: www.estaciodelnord.com/en
Address: Plaça de l’Estació, 4, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Phone: 93 516 6292
Email: info@estaciodelnord.com
Seminari de Vic ***
Seminari of Vic is located just a 5-minute walk from the beautiful historic center of the city of Vic. It offers modern rooms equipped with air conditioning, internet access, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.
The HSD Gathering organizing team has pre-booked a few rooms for special cases. Please contact Miriam Bayes.
Details
Website: seminarivic.cat/portfolio/allotjament
Location: Ronda de Francesc Camprodon, 2, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Phone: 93 886 1555
Hotel Boutique Les Clarisses ****
A boutique hotel in Vic with history, located in the heart of the city offers the finest accommodation in the historic center of Vic. This hotel features a fine dining restaurant which reinterprets traditional Catalan cuisine with a contemporary touch.
Details
Website: https://lesclarisses.com/
Address: Plaça de Malla, 1, 08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Phone: 93 660 6000
Email: info@lesclarisses.com