Some advice for disabled people

Overall, in Barcelona one takes the issue of accessibility for people with disabilities very seriously. In general, public places are easily accessible for disabled people, thus wheelchair sanitary facilities in museums, at the airport and other public buildings are available and well maintained. Public transport is easily accessible, even if the older subway stations have deficits.

Hotels with facilities for disabled

Many hotels in Barcelona have, especially for the disabled person, equipped guests rooms.
Looking for such accommodation, then choose our hotel booking system "additional options ". Then select next to the date and your other optional equipment the feature "rooms / facilities for the disabled." The search results now includes the hotels that are suitable for disabled people.

Locomotion for disabled in Barcelona

Airport
The airport El Prat is very well accessible for wheelchair users plus, there are disabled facilities. From there, one will reach by train the main station Sants, which however does have restricted access.

Accessibility to Metro
The metro line L2 has lifts throughout all stations and markings for the visually impaired. Nevertheless, switching between two stations is often difficult, because they are usually connected with stairs. The employees of the Metro, however, help if necessary.

A list of Metro stations, which are suitable for wheelchair users (lifts, level entrances, wide access) can be found on the side of the TMB, the operating company of Metro.

On the sides of the TMB is a detailed description of facilities for walking / visually handicapped.

Buses for disabled
90% of the buses are equipped with ramps. The entrance shows the international symbol for wheelchair users. In the buses a reserved area for wheelchairs is available, which can also be secured. The tickets are in the interests of wheelchair users and the visually and hearing impaired.
Extensive information on equipment of buses for disabled people can be found on the sides of the TMB. As well as a list of bus lines, which offer disabled friendly buses, is available.

Taxis
Taxis are a good alternative to the Metro. Above all, they are not very expensive.
Should you need a taxi for a wheelchair user, the following telephone number could be useful:
Taxi Amic: +34 93 420 80 88. Its fleet includes about 45 vehicles for wheelchair users.

Tourist buses
The double-decker buses, which drive past the sights with three lines, are accessible with the wheelchair. The upper deck is, however, for the wheelchair users inaccessible.
On our booking page for the double-decker buses, you will find more information and booking options for tickets.

Movement within the city by wheelchair
Dropped kerb for the disabled in Barcelona's streets have been introduced consistently. Vehicles that park unauthorised in front of stopping restriction, dropped kerbs or on parking places reserved for disabled are quite quickly towed away. Most museums are accessible to wheelchair users, as well as the larger and more expensive restaurants.
Also, there are ramps for access to the beach.

Scooter rental and electric wheelchairs
The company CosmoScooter offers scooters and electric wheelchairs for rental. The rental price is 87.00 € for the scooters and € 108.75 for the electric wheelchair (three days).

Public toilets
Public toilets are hardly found, even fewer which are disabled friendly.
However, if you ask in the restaurants, it should not be a problem to use their facilities.

Museums, particularly those operated by the public sector, usually have very clean toilets, accessible for wheelchair users too.

Representation of the interests for the disabled

Representation for the interests of the disabled, for instance, offer special maps.

Institut Municipal de Persgroep Ones amb Discapacitat
Av. Diagonal, 233 Planta 1
08013 Barcelona
Metro: L1, Glòries (not wheelchair accessible)
Tel.: +34 93 413 2775
Fax: +34 93 413 2800
Phone for the deaf: +34 93 231 9614

Webseite for people with handicaps:
Accessible Barcelona Guide in english, spanish, catalan.