Great apartment to experience all the charms of Barcelona while staying in a central location! It has 3 comfortable and cozy bedrooms each one with a small living room area.
The neighbors community has strictly forbidden groups of friends to stay in the apartment, so unfortunately we cannot accept reservations made by groups of friends.
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In l’Eixample district (the most representative district of Barcelona) you can clearly appreciate the rational urban planning of architect Ildelfons Cerda and you will see everywhere the amazing beauty of Catalan Modernism - the 19th Century bourgeoisie occupied that new neighbourhood and built their magnificent houses and mansions showing their status and strength.
This apartment is in the right area of l'Eixample (Bailén street runs parallel to Passeig de Gracia and is prior Passeig de Sant Joan, another of Barcelona's beautiful boulevards, but is also alongside Gràcia, kind of Barcelona`s Montmartre with its artistic and cultural vitality.
Gràcia was an independent town until the late 19th century and even now the community is small and tight. The people are exceedingly proud of their roots (they say they are from Gràcies and not from Barcelona). The area is popular with artists and a generally bohemian crowd, it also has a high ethnic population and the highest concentration of foreign restaurants in Barcelona. However, despite the trendy nature of Gràcia, it is also a very traditional district with a large elderly population which makes for an amusing and odd mix - and very entertaining people-watching!
Gràcia is also well-known for it's festival which is held for 5 days in August and sees the locals competing in street decoration (they take it very seriously!). The results are usually spectacular!
Pedestrian streets and squares to promenade, lots of tapas bars and restaurants, theaters, the famous Cine Verdi(one of the few original version cinemas in Barcelona), el Teatre Lliure, and original clothes stores, bookstores, schools of art, creative writing, graphic design, dance, yoga, music, and organic food stores.. and the traditional market with fresh fruits and vegetables, spicy olives, Mediterranean fish... just two streets on your right.
Please have a look at our recommended places in the neighborhood.
You will have access to the whole apartment.
License: HUTB-007272
Two of the rooms overlook a beautiful Eixample-style sunny courtyard. The third one is inside the flat, but has good ventilation and the top of its walls are surrounded in glass for better natural light. Fresh bed linen and towels are provided.
The two bathrooms with shower have been completely renewed recently and its large and cozy kitchen-dining room is fully equipped and furnished with taste and personality. Dishcloths and basic products for cooking (salt, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, etc.) are provided.
This apartment is ready to host you during 2 days or 2 months. If you are thinking of spend spending either a weekend or a longer period of time in Barcelona, you will find at our place a real home with everything you need for a pleasant stay.
The apartment is in the Eixample district of Barcelona, with its octagonal blocks of houses and wonderful modernist buildings, but it is also next to the colorful neighborhood of Gràcia. Most of Barcelona’s sightseeing places can be reached walking from there. The apartment is located between Verdaguer subway station (L5 –blue- and L4 –yellow-) and Joanic station (L4), near to Sagrada Familia, Passeig de Gracia and Diagonal, and 15 minutes by subway from the beaches. There is also a bus stop of the Barcelona Bus Turístic (Barcelona’s most popular way to get to know the city) just around the corner.
FROM THE CRUISE PORT TO THE APARTMENT
The quickest way would be by taxi. I would take about 15 minutes and should cost around €15.00 (which includes the supplement from the port) plus a little surcharge for each suitcase.
FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE APARTMENT
The journey is between 20 to 35 minutes, depending on the time of day.
You have quite a variety of transport options:
TAXI: Travelling by taxi is a convenient way to get from the airport to the city center, especially if you have a family or a lot of luggage (be aware that most fo the taxis holds only 4 passengers).
Look for the sign pointing to the nearest taxi rank. The taxis operate all night and there are several hundred of them so you don't have to worry about not being able to catch a cab.
Expect to pay around € 35.00. There will also be an additional surcharge charge for each bag you're carrying. You'll find the rates displayed inside the cab.
All official Barcelona taxis are black and yellow and are required to charge you only the value on the meter (including a supplement for travelling from or to the Airport, and also a surcharge for each suitcase).
Train RENFE: The RENFE train service runs approximately every 30 minutes to and from Barcelona airport to the city center. Travel time approximately 30 minutes. You can purchase a T10 ticket at the entrance to the train platform at Barcelona Airport (it would permit you 10 underground, train or bus trips into the city).
If travelling from the airport to the city center you can get off at Barcelona Sants. From there you can change for the Barcelona underground system to your final destination, Verdaguer metro stop (L5 or blue line). Then you must walk 5-10 minutes to reach the apartment.
AEROBUS: Aerobus is the bus service that connects the Airport with the centre of Barcelona leaving every 5 minutes, every day of the year.
In approximately 35 minutes can go or return to either of the Airport Terminals (T1 or T2) comfortably and economically, without having to change stations or stops. The route covers strategic stops in the city. Single ticket: € 5, 90(all children under 4 years free ticket).
The Aerobus will then take you to Plaça de Catalunya (where the line finishes).). From there you have to reach Plaça Urquinaona by metro (L1 or red line) and commute there by L4 or yellow line to Joanic stop. After 5 minute on foot you will reach the apartment.
BIKES: Barcelona is a bike friendly city, with a good net of bike lanes. Because of our warm climate, cycling could be a good way to sightseeing and do some sport at the same time.
As to rent a bike, there are lots on offer everywhere in Barcelona. I recommend two providers which you can find on (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN): you’ll find information typing "carrer del perill, 19" (very close to the apartment, good service and good price) or ”bike rental Barcelona” (delivery & pick up service, so you don’t need to waste time looking for a bike rental shop in Barcelona).
In any case, the bikes cannot be left in the lobby of the property, let alone inside the apartment.
CAR: Since Barcelona is organised in green areas (for residents) and blue areas (paying and short time parking), it is difficult to park in the street. But there are lots of parking lots in this neighborhood. In our GUIDEBOOK, you'll find 2 of them very good priced.
HOW LONG IS IT FROM...?
Sagrada Família: 15 minutes on foot
Hospital de Sant Pau: 15 minutes on foot
Parc Güell: 25 minutes by bus
Avinguda Diagonal: 10 minutes on foot
Passeig de Gràcia: 15 minutes on foot
Les Rambles/Plaça Catalunya: 35 minutes on foot
Plaça Sant Jaume/Barri Gòtic: 35 minutes on foot
Colombus statue (port): 45 minutes on foot
MACBA (Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona): 35 minutes on foot
Plaça Espanya /MNAC (Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya): 30 minutes by subway
Poble Espanyol: 45 minutes by subway or bus
Palau de la Música: 35 minutes on foot
All foreign vehicles must register to drive around Barcelona.
Those interested will have to request the registration of the vehicle in the Metropolitan Registry of foreign vehicles.
Once the fulfillment of the requirements has been validated, the applicant will be notified of the registration of the vehicle and the authorization to circulate in Barcelona.
The request can be made through the form.
Vehicle registration will be resolved (accepted, denied or incomplete) within 15 business days of the request.
There is a € 5 management fee.
