Welcome to Torre Girona Residence Hall
If you have decided to study in Barcelona and you seek a modern and quiet, well located and connected residence hall, Torre Girona Residence Hall is a must-see.
This residence hall is especially designed to host students in their final year of college, master, postgraduate and doctorate students, university researchers and professors. We offer full course accommodation, as well as intermediate (from one month) and short (for days or weeks) stays.
It is located on Campus Nord, beside the majority of faculties of the UB and the UPC, and in the exclusive neighbourhood of Pedralbes. It is also a fantastic option for students from other business schools and universities such as IESE, ESADE, IQS, etc.
The building has diverse facilities and services to enhance your stay: outdoor terrace, study rooms, recreation and TV rooms, gym, room cleaning and provision of sheets/towels, among others.
A space for living and studying at your own pace. Enjoy the freedom of a residence hall, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Collaboration Agreements
Torre Girona Residence Hall is attached to the UPC and its doors are open to the entire university community.
Welcome to Barcelona
In Barcelona, there are always new places to be discovered. Apart from the typical destinations like Las Ramblas or the Sagrada Familia, the city is filled with fascinating neighbourhoods like the neighbourhood of la Ribera, more popularly known as the Born area. Among its main attractions we have the basilica of Santa María del Mar, The Picasso Museum and estació de França train station.
Furthermore, if Barcelona stands out in any way, its due to its wide range of university studies. The city's world-class universities attract students from across the globe to carry out their degrees and spend the most unforgettable years of their lives here.
A select location
The residence hall is located in the exclusive neighbourhood of Pedralbes, very close to Barcelona University and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, as well as other private universities such as IESE, ESADE or IQS, which are just a 15 minute walk away.
There are so many things to do and see in the capital city that you will find the location of this residence hall just perfect. It’s very close to Avenida Diagonal (5 minute walk), one of the main thoroughfares of Barcelona on which you will find all kinds of shops, commercial centres, bars, restaurants and green areas.
Just a few minutes from the residence hall you will find two stops on the metro’s green line (L3). From stops Palau Reial or María Cristina, you must go down Avda. Pedralbes and walk from 5 to 10 minutes approximately to reach the residence hall. This line connects directly with Sants station, where you can get the AVE or travel to the airport.
If you prefer, the Barcelon’a bus network is also a good option for getting to and from the residence hall. There are several routes that pass by Torre Girona (7, 33, 63, 67, 68, 74, 75 and 78).
Choose the most comfortable way for you to get around. For further information on timetables, routes, prices, etc. Please visit:
Public Transport: www.tmb.es
Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat de Catalunya: www.fgc.es
Renfe: www.renfe.com
