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BACKPACKERS MAGAZINE BARCELONA & EUROPETRANSCRIPT
BARCELONA
Passeig de Gracia, 33
tlf: +34 93 215 6538
fax: 34 93 246 1552
Vigatans, 5
tlf: +34 93 268 78 08
fax: 34 93 246 15 52
Plaça del Mar, 4
Tfn: +34 93 224 70 75
fax: 34 93 246 15 52
Montera, 47 1st floor
tlf: +34 91 521 29 35
fax: 34 93 246 1552
INDEX INDEX INDEX
METRO MAP 2
TOP 10 BARCELONA 4
SPECIAL EVENTS
PRIMAVERA SOUND 6
USEFUL INFO 7
AIRPORTS INFO
IF YOU GET ROBBED
THE WAY TO MOVE
FC BARCELONA
FUNNY POINT & HOSTEL ART
BACKPACKERS TIPS 11
HUNGRY?
GOING OUT
CITY MAP
B-SIDES EUROPE 22
VALENCIA/ KRAKOW
BERLIN/AMSTERDAM
PRAGUE/ROMA/
WELCOME!!WELCOME!!WELCOME!!
Welcome to equity point hostels in spain
and welcome to the city we love, a city
full of diversity, history, culture and
interesting people from all around the
world.
We hope you´ll enjoy barcelona and that
everything will be to your satisfaction
whilst staying in our hostels.
We´d like to offer you some information
and opportunities to enjoy this city the
best and easiest way, so that you leave
with unforgettable memories and
impressions.
So here it is: use this guide book done by
our people in barcelona for you.
let us show you how to enjoy
MANAGING DIRECTOR/
CARLES GRAS
EDITOR & SALES/ RAFA BRIOSO
(+34) 627 44 28 58
PUBLISHER/EQUITY POINT
C/PROVENçA 332
REDACTION/ DANIELA
RRPP/ LOIC AZACETA
(+34) 627 44 07 25
ESTRELLA DAMM PRIMAVERA SOUND 2007
The new edition of Estrella Damm Primavera Sound will take place on May 31, June 1 and 2. One more year
the Festival which is well known for being eminently urban, converges with names that are essentials to under-
stand the independent music of the last thirty years. Once more, located in “Parc del Forum”, the festival pre-
sents a line up with relevant artists such as the return of The Smashing Pumpkins to the stages, the exclusive
show for Spain in 2007 of The White Stripes releasing their new album, or Patti Smith’s last tour. In addition,
the presentation of the brilliant album of the Americans Wilco, the first performance in Spain of Modest Mouse
(with Johnny Marr from The Smiths) or Sonic Youth playing Daydream Nation, one of their masterpieces.
These are some of the attractions of the festival.
This is an event with no stylistic boundaries, where you will be able to find electronic of all kind (Diplo, Girl
Talk, Erol Alkan, Kid Koala, Hell), quality pop (Architecture In Helsinki, Herman Düne, The Apples In Stereo),
post metal (Isis, Pelican), classic pop - rock (Billy Bragg, Jonathan Richman, Buzzcocks, Robyn Hithcock), folk
(Kimya Dawson, Death Vessel, Brightblack Morning Light) new british bands (The Long Blondes, Maxïmo
Park, The Rakes) experimental (Battles, Alexander Tucker) and some of the best Spanish bands (Los Planetas,
Sr. Chinarro, Ginferno, Standstill).
A line up with more than 100 groups will perform for three days and in pre and post festival’s parties.
Ticket prices:
For further information visit www.primaverasound.com
How to get to the Forum Site
The Forum is located by the Mediterranean Sea, built as an open space which provides confortable access to the
site. The site is integrated in the city and perfectly communicated with the centre. There are different options to
arrive there:
By underground:
The Festival site is 150 metres away from the underground station “El Maresme-Fòrum”, in Line 4 (yellow
line).
For further information and time-tables visit: TMB
http://www.tmb.net/en_US/home.jsp
By tram:
The Forum Station is also situated really near to the Festival venue. This station is in T4 Line, called Tram-
besós and connected with underground (L4-yellow). For time-table and more information visit: Tram Barce-
lona: http://www.trambcn.com/phtml/index.phtml
By bus:
There are different lines to get there: 43,7,36,141,41. To obtain routes and time-tables visit the Transport
entity web: http://www.emt-amb.com/
By car:
The street adress of the Forum site is: Parc del Fòrum (Rambla Prim 2-4; Barcelona).
We advise you to get into the following websites to obtain he information of routes and maps:
Barcelona’s website: http://www.bcn.cat/english/ihome.htm
Via Michelin: http://www.viamichelin.com
DGT: http://www.dgt.es (in Spanish)
Due to its situation the Forum is related directly to the Port of Barcelona connected with 825 ports worldwide. If
you need information about lines, ferries… you can visit its website: http://www.apb.es/
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ROUND 33
R. SOCIEDAD – FC BARCELONA
ROUND 34
FC BARCELONA – REAL BETIS
ROUND 35
AT MADRID – FC BARCELONA
ROUND 36
FC BARCELONA - GETAFE
F.C. BARCELONA
CHECK OUT:WWW.FCBARCELONA.COM
HUNGRY?HUNGRY?
8 €
8 €
6 €
18 €
6 €
10 €
GOTHIC EXPO: INSTANTES SOBRE TELA. ALEJANDRO RODRIGUES CAMBAO
CENTRIC EXPO: METAMORPHOSIS. DAVIDE COMELLI-GRAFFITTI.
Passeig de Gracia, 33tlf: +34 93 215 6538fax: 34 93 246 1552
www.centricpointhostel.com
Montera, 47. 1st floortlf: +34 91 521 29 35 fax: 34 93 246 1552
PlaÇa del Mar, 4tlf: +34 93 224 70 75fax: 34 93 246 1552
www.seapointhostel.com
Vigatans, 5tlf: +34 93 268 78 08fax: 34 93 246 1552
www.gothicpoint.com
INDEX
TRAVELLERS INFO 3PRAGUE 5BERLIN 6AMSTERDAM 7ROME 8KRAKOW 10VALENCIA 11B-SIDES BARCELONA 12
STAFF:
PUBLISHER/ EQUITY POINTC/PROVENçA 332
08037, BARCELONA. SPAIN
MANAGING DIRECTOR/ CARLES GRAS
EDITOR & SALES/ RAFA BRIOSO
(+34) 627 44 07 [email protected]
C/PROVENçA 332REDACTION/ DANIELA
RRPP/ LOIC AZACETA(+34) 627 44 07 25
Berlin invites you to a very special event: celebrating the 12th edition of the “Carnival Of
Cultures” from the 25th to the 28th May 2007, it will indulge you with a lively four-day street
festival, a children’s carnival (26th
May), a parade (27th
May) and various parties..
This carnival is a reflection of Berlin’s cultural diversity as one of the most vibrant and con-
stantly changing metropolis in Europe. Berlin is a city with a large international population.
Among the 3.4 million inhabitants of the German capital 450.000 do not have the German
citizen-ship. Many more have a mixed ethnic background. For 2007, 800.000 visitors are
expected.
The idea of a carnival which presents the cultural and ethnic diversity of Berlin was devel-
oped in 1995, i.e. at a time when – as a consequence to the political and economic changes
since the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unification of the two German states – a lot of social,
economic and cultural changes happened. Due to these changes, to the economic decline
of Berlin and the different economic levels and social and cultural experiences of people in
East and West Berlin, social conflicts became more evident and even increased. This state
of change resulted, among other things, in a biased and prejudiced view on immigration,
which was reflected in the public discussion. At the same period of time, Berlin attracted a
growing number of artists from all over the world and a new cultural off-scene developed,
which added to the cultural richness of Berlin. Berlin developed into one of Europe's music
centres with a focus on different styles of electronically generated music.
On the 27th
May more than 100 bands and over 4000 paraders from 70 countries will take
part in a colourful street-parade procession in Kreuzberg, Berlin’s most international district.
International food, drinks, arts and crafts will be on sale at 380 stalls. Various youth and mi-
nority organizations as well as political initiatives will inform about their work.
Parties and festivals, organized by partners of WdK, will carry on the carnival’s atmosphere: 8 th
International Festival of Capoeira (25th to 28 th May, www.capitaes-de-areia.com), Fiesta Latina
(26th to 27th May, www.junction-bar.de), 8 th International Festival of Capoeira (25th to 28 th May,
www.capitaes-de-areia.com), Live-Reggae-Festival (26th May, www.orgume-events.com), Glow
Carnival Special (27th May, at Lido, Cuvrystr.7)
Multicoloured T-Shirts with 4 confessions for those dedicated to Carnival and the Maxi-Single
“Karneval Hits” with 4 songs are available during the Carnival street festival and on www.karneval-
berlin.de, www.piranha.de.
For more information you can check: www.karneval-berlin.de, you can also contact them directly if
you have any special enquiries: infoarneval-berlin.de or Tel: 0049 3060977022.
We hope you enjoy yourself being part of this lively happening in the streets of Berlin.
Berlin is easily reachable with any cheap airline company.
Where to stay:
Heart of Gold Hostel…………………. www.heartofgold-hostel.de
Helter Skelter Hostel………………….www.helterskelterhostel.com
Odysee Globetrotter Hostel………….. www.globetrotterhostel.de
Sunflower Hostel…………………….. www.sunflower-hostel.de
According to the pagan legend, Rome
was founded by the brothers Romulus
and Remo, children of the God Mars
and were nursed by a she-wolf.
From its beginnings the city has been
leaving a very important cultural lega-
cy. Maybe too much to see in a couple
of days.
1. Colosseo 11€2. Piazza di Spagna free
3. Musei Vaticani 8/10€
4. Piazza Navona free
5. San Pietro free
6. Pantheon free
7. Fontana di Trevi free
8. Castel Sant’Angelo free
9. Villa Borguese Gardens free
10. Porta Portese
(Sunday’s Market) free
WHERE TO STAY?Hostels Alessandro
www.hostelsalessandro.com
M&J Hostel
www.mejhostel.com
In this 2 hostels you will get all you
need to enjoy your stay.
GOING OUT?1. Campo de Fiori (bars area)
2. Testaccio (bars and clubs)
3. Stardust (jazz bar, Viccolo dei
Remsi, 4)
4. Goa Club, Via Libetta, 13
HUNGRY?1. Pizzeria del Secolo
Via Palestro 62
2. Living Room-Lounge Bar
Via Solferino 9
3. Macheroni (Traditional Roman
food) Piazza delle Coppelle, 44
Ask for more info to
ROME
Multicultural, wonderful, fun and not
expensive at all. Berlin is the perfect ad-
venture for travellers who ants to disco-
ver and enjoy day & night. Pump Up the
volume! That´s from far one of the most
street art capitals of Europe, Don´t wait
any longer to see it!
1. Branderburger Tor
& Reichstag free
2. Alexander Platz free
3. The Berlin Wall free
4. The Wall Museum 9,50€(Check Point Charlie)
5. Tacheles free
6. Film Museum 6/4€7. Museuminsel free
8. The German Parliament free
9 The Brücke Museum 4€(Expressinism)
10. Postdamer Platz free
WHERE TO STAY?ENJOY BERLIN WITH THE BEST HOSTELS
IN TOWN (next to the beach).
Heart of Gold Hostel
Helter Skelter Hostel
Odyssee Globetrotter Hostel
Sunflower Hostel
GOING OUT?Café Zapata (Tacheles).
Feuermeldeer Club. Krossener Str. 21
HUNGRY?Der Imbiss. 49, Kastanienalle Str.
Red Rooster. 23,Grümberguer Str.
more info: [email protected]
BERLIN
Amsterdam is often referred to as one of
the most colorful cities in the world. And
rightly so! Where else do you find so many
places of interest, famous museums, nice
pubs and fun shops and (flower) markets?
Let us show you a great many of the sur
prising things Amsterdam has for you. 1. Van Gogh Museum 10€2. Waterlooplein Market free
3. Vondelpark free
4. Rijksmuseum 10€5. Flower Market free
6. Heineken Experience 10€7. Anne Frank House 7.50€8. Marihuana College free
9. Albert Cuyp Market free
10.Durgerdam (by bike) free
We recommend you to rent a bike
and see the city in the Dutch way.
HUNGRY?We recommend the brasseries or
eat cafés. They are in the area
of Pijp, Jordaan and Spuistraat
(they are a kind of Tapas bars).
11 Restaurant & Bar: Good food,
nice music and a better view.
WHERE TO STAY?The Bull Dog Hotelwww.bulldoghotel.com
The Flying Pig hostel
GOING OUT?1. El café Alto, Jazz Music.
2. Paradiso: The coverted church.
3. Sugar factory: A small and warm
disco. Good feeling there!!.
4. Melk weg: hip-hop misic.
5. Escape: house music.
6. Regulierstraat: Gay area with nice
clubs.
7. Absinthe Bar
8. The Bull Dog Coffeeshop.
ask for more info to [email protected]
WWW.BULLDOGHOTEL.COM
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AMSTERDAM
…who desires to know the Spirit of Poland, let
him seek it In Kraków” –
(Wilhelm Feldman).
Without a doubt, Cracow is the cultural capital
of Poland - a place with exceptional atmosphe
re.
The City was build by the legendary Prince
Krak, who with all his cunning skills, defeated
the threatening Dragon - (one of the city sym
bols of today).
Throughout the centuries, Kraków has been the
capital of Poland in the Middle Ages, the city
of Kings and Royalty and today the capital of
students and tourists. The City where summer
never sleeps!
If you desire a little bit of history and you
want to see amazing monuments, and for
evenings be endless fun and party, then you
cannot miss this glorious town during your
journey.
1. Wawel Hill: Free
a)Cathedral 2,50€b)Castle 4€c) Dragon´s Cave 1€2.Collegium Maius Free
3.Czartoryski Museum 2,50€4.Main Market Square Free
5. St. Mary´s Churc 1€6. Barbakan and
Defensive City Walls 1€7.Kazimierz District Free
8.Schindler´s Factory Free
9.Kosciuszko Mount 1,50€10.Nowa Huta District Free
WHERE TO STAY?Sky Hostel – Home away from homewww.skyhostel.com.pl
GOING OUT?1. Club RDZA Bracka St. 3-5www.rdza.plThe one and only place to crash tonight2. Chill out music Bar PergminBracka St 3-5www.pergamin.plSweet dreams
KRAKOW
HUNGRY?Polskie Smaki Restaurant.
Sw. Tomasz St. 5
www.polskie-smaki.pl
best polish home made food in Cra
cow
CYKLOP
MKO�AJSKA ST. 16
www.pizzeriacyklop.krakow.pl
Valencia can be a city of clichés: the light,
the moon, the gun-powder, the paella, the
flowers, the fallas,...they are keys which
attempt to explain what words cannot tell.
It´s necessary to visit and get to know
Valencia to verufy that centenary tradi-
tions live together with modernity. To the
innumerable attractions which the city has
had for years, now there is a series of
showy infrastructures such as the Ciudad
de las Artes y las Ciencias (City of Arts and
Sciences) and the Museo Príncipe Felipe
which, as they are located in this environ
ment, are linked to culture. Valencia has
put the icing on the cake, although it will
not have a rest and will go on decorating
its cucculent presenttion.
1. La Lonja free
2. Museo de Ciencias 7.5€3. L’Hemisferic 7.5€4. L’Oceanografic 22€5. El Rio free
6. Torres de Serranos 2€7. Torres de Quart free
8. Mercado Central free
9. Catedral y Miguelete free
10. El Saler Beach free
WHERE TO STAY?Home Hostels have everything you
need to enjoy your time in Valencia.
GOING OUT?Radio City
Fox Congo
HUNGRY?Dos Girasoles Restaurant (tapas)
(Blasco Ibañez, 61)
La Herradura (paella)
Paseo Marítimo
(Módulo 2 malvarrosa)
Ask for more info to
MAKE YOUR BOOKING FROM OUR HOSTELS.
ValenciaCentrally Located
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VALENCIA
Prague, the capital city of the Czech Repu-
blic, is presently undergoing a period of
great changes after having once again beco-
me a free metropolis of Central Europe. This
magical city has been known since medieval
times as one of the most beautiful cities in
the world.
Despite its cosmopolitan character, which
can be seen in the broad range of architectu-
ral styles, the city has maintained its purely
Czech nature.
1. Old Town Square free
2. Prague Castle 350kc
3. Charles Bridge free
4. National Gallerie 50/300kc
5. Petrin Hill free
6. National Museum 80/40kc
7. Vysehrad Castle free
8. Communism Museum 130kc
9. National Theatre free
10. City Museum 20/40kc
going to pRAgue?
WHERE TO STAY?Czech Inn Hostel
Hostel Marabou
Elf Hostel
more info: [email protected]
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Washington Post, 2006
GOING OUT?Cross club (house, dance, reggae...)
Akropolis bar (alternative music)
Club Vagon (live music, jam sessions)
HUNGRY?Sklep Restaurant (local food).
Jáma Restaurant.