Bed linen is changed every week and towels are changed twice a week. Students are not permitted to use the kitchen to cook in, but they are allowed to keep food in the refrigerator. There are 2 public telephones in the residence for students' use and incoming calls. Students are normally accommodated on a bed and breakfast basis, although half board can also be arranged. The menus are varied and balanced and the quality and quantity of food provided is very good.
Water is provided with meals and other drinks are available from a vending machine.
Breakfast is from 08.00 to 10.00 and dinner from 20.30 to 22.00. Spanish hotels are classified from 1-5 stars. There are very few one star hotels so the most economic category is usually a 2-star hotel. Prices vary, but a single room in a standard 2-star hotel with private bathroom and breakfast included, currently costs around 5.000 ptas. per night. Studio Apartments IH Barcelona offers students who are staying in Barcelona for 4 weeks or more the possibility of renting a fully furnished, self-catering apartment.