Hostafrancs is a neighbourhood located in western Barcelona that has the perfect environment for peaceful students. Great restaurants, unique attractions, shopping centres, sports facilities, and libraries: Hostafrancs has all you'll need for a great stay in Barcelona! Except for the popular shopping centre ‘Las Arenas’ and the commercial street of Creu Coberta, Hostafrancs is mainly home to students, and the local middle class - all attracted by the quiet and homely neighbourhood, which has great links to the rest of Barcelona. From here you can easily get your university, wherever in Barcelona it may be, thanks to the two metro stops, a train station and several bus links found in the area. As you’ll find with most of Barcelona, Hostafrancs and the surrounding area has a very deep history. There are several museums in the area, such as the National Art Museum of Catalunya, or the Ethnological Museum. Plaça de Catalunya (the busiest part of Barcelona) is located only 5 metro stops away from Hostafrancs via line 1.