17-18 OCTOBER 2024, VITORIA-GASTEIZ  |  Facultad de Letras, UPV/EHU

TRAVEL & VENUE

CONFERENCE VENUE
The conference will take place in:
Salón de Grados
Facultad de Letras
Paseo de la Universidad, 5,
Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain)
HOW TO GET TO VITORIA-GASTEIZ
BY PLANE Vitoria International Airport (VIT) is very close to the city (less than 10 km), and it has flight connections with national and international cities, including Sevilla, Málaga, Alicante, Mallorca and Gran Canaria in Spain, as well as with Brussels/Charleroi (Belgium), Cologne-Bonn (Germany) and Milan-Bergamo (Italy). The main company operating from Vitoria is Ryanair. Vitoria Airport is conveniently connected with the city centre by bus. Bus tickets can be purchased here. Alternatively, Bilbao Airport (BIO) is about 1 hour away by public transport and it has many international connections. To reach Vitoria-Gasteiz from Bilbao airport, catch the bus from the one and only bus stop just outside the arrivals area. Remain on the bus until the final stop at Bilbao bus terminal (Intermodal). Buses run every 15-20 minutes and the journey takes about 20-25 minutes. At Bilbao bus terminal, take the bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz run by La Union bus line. The journey takes 45 min.
BY TRAIN Vitoria-Gasteiz has direct train connections from Madrid (3h 10min) and Barcelona (5h).
CHECK RENFE WEBSITE
BY BUS Check the bus company ALSA for connections between Vitoria-Gasteiz and the main cities within Spain. This company offers journeys directly from the Madrid Airport (Barajas) to Vitoria (4h 30 min).
CHECK ALSA WEBSITE
ABOUT VITORIA-GASTEIZ
Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital of the province of Alava, in the Basque Country. In 2012, it was designated “European Green Capital” by the European Commission, thanks to its pioneering environmental policies. The city is surrounded by parks known as the “green belt”. The city has a medieval centre, where countless places of great traditional character, such as the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca (White Virgin Square), and historic buildings like the cathedral of Santa María. Vitoria-Gasteiz is also known for its lively culinary scene, with a range of restaurants, cafes, and food markets offering some of the best Basque dishes and pintxos. The centre is relatively small and easy to get around on foot. The UPV/EHU campus is connected with the bus station by tram and bus, and the train station is right opposite the Faculty of Arts (2 min walk).
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ACCOMODATION

Some of the accomodation options available in Vitoria-Gasteiz all of which are within short walking distance (12 minutes max.) of the conference venue.

Hotel Silken Ciudad de Vitoria (4*)
Walking distance to the conference venue: 12 minutes approx.
Standard room price per night: 80 € approx.

ABBA Jazz Hotel Vitoria (3*)
Walking distance to the conference venue: 8 minutes approx.
Standard room price per night: 60 € approx.

Hotel Dato (2*)
Walking distance to the conference venue: 5 minutes approx.
Standard room price per night: 65 € approx.

Hotel Arts (2*)
Walking distance to the conference venue: 12 minutes approx.
Standard room price per night: 55 € approx.

NH Canciller Ayala (4*)
Walking distance to the conference venue: 10 minutes approx.
Standard room price per night: 75 € approx.

Kora Green City (4* Aparthotel)
Walking distance to the conference venue: 8 minutes approx.
Standard room price per night: 65 € approx.

Hotel Nirea (2*)
Walking distance to the conference venue: 8 minutes approx.
Standard room price per night: 70 € approx.

Hotel Centro de Vitoria (2*)
Walking distance to the conference venue: 8 minutes approx.
Standard room price per night: 50 € approx.

FOOD, COFFEE & MORE

Recommended places for lunch, pintxos (Basque tapas), coffee or dinner.

CLOSE TO THE FACULTY OF ARTS (OUR CONFERENCE LOCATION):

The Book
Informal place for pintxos, beers and coffee.
Black Salad
Vegan restaurant, open for lunch and take-away.
The New Classic
Affordable and traditional daily menu. It also offers pintxos, tapas and sandwiches.
Ta-than beers and burgers
Amazing burgers for a convenient price.
Sukalki
Tapas and creative dishes. Daily elaborated menu.
The Kantine by Sushi Artist
Enjoy a new way of understanding sushi, right next to the Kora Green City hotel.
Restaurante El 2
Excellent food. Daily elaborated menu.
Velvet Bakery
Cozy coffee place with sweets, muffins, smoothies, cakes and cookies.

IN THE CITY CENTRE:

Bar Txiki
Famous bar known for its pintxos. Try their amazing tortillas and their “Gilda pintxo” (a classic combination of olives, pickled peppers and anchovies).
PerretxiCo
Elaborated pintxos. A bit pricey, but highly recommended. It also offers a breakfast menu.
Sagartoki
Highly elaborated pintxos and a great variety of wines. Try their “pintxo de huevo” (thin potato pocket with delicious egg yolk inside).
Nalu Poké Vitoria
Good choice for a healthy meal. Choose your ingredients and create your own salad.
Bertiz
Coffee place with pastries, cookies and freshly baked bread.
O’ Connors Irish Pub
A great variety of beers with an amazing view to The New Cathedral.
The Tap
Good choice for a tea or coffee.

IN THE OLD PART OF THE CITY:

Aldapa Taberna
One of the best coffees in the old part of the city.
Bar El Siete
Affordable and traditional daily menu. Pintxos, tapas and sandwiches.
El Parral
Recommended for good quality, homemade vegetarian cuisine.
Dottor Pizza
Delicious Italian cuisine in the old part of the city.
Cómeme
Excellent food. Famous for their cheesy nachos and laid-back atmosphere.