Barcelona Flats

A warm welcome from Barcelona-Flats.com.  Rent our spacious 3 bedroom flat with a private garden in the centre of Barcelona, right in the heart of the Eixample district and only 5 minutes walk from the shops, restaurants and Gaudi´s architectural masterpieces in Paseo de Gracia. The apartment is available for short to medium term lets and sleeps up to six (2 doubles, 2 singles). We renovated this 3 bedroom ground floor flat in 2009, retaining all of the original Modernista (art nouveau) features- it has high ceilings, mosaic and painted tiles throughout, a new kitchen, bathroom and shower-room and is ideal for families or business guests (free high speed internet access). We aim to run the flat as our "home away from home" ( we try and get the little things as welll as the big things right), rather than as a impersonal business. Our aim is to make sure that our guests enjoy staying there as much as we do.
Here are some recent guest comments.

"The flat exceeded expectations.......Superb location"
"We had a wonderful time- thankyou for the use of of your beautiful
apartment"
"....the flat is lovely- a real haven of peace in this busy city. I will
definitely recommend it..."

Click HERE for PHOTOS. The apartment has been registered with the Ajuntament de Barcelona (town council) as a bona fide tourist apartment (short term lets) which means we have had to meet certain quality checks. Please contact us for more information or scrolll down for details.

      

Holiday Flat: The Garden Flat is on Carrer Balmes (between Carrer Provença and Carrer Mallorca) which is a 5 minute walk from all of the shops and restaurants on Rambla de Catalunya and Passeig Gràcia in L'Eixample Esquerra (Eixample Left). The Eixample district is known for its wide and leafy streets that were laid down in the late-19th century. The neighbourhood is now a lively up-market area- perfect for a vacation, with plenty to explore on foot, such as the world famous Modernista buildings on Paseo de Gracia or the al fresco restaurants and boutique shops of Rambla Catalunya. If you enjoy your food, you will be spoilt for choice in Eixample- there are plenty of tapas bars and restaurants within a short walking distance that cater for most tastes and budgets. Check out the latest Availability and Pricing.

The apartment is spacious at 120 square metres and sleeps up to 6 with 2 double bedroom and another bedroom with 2 singles. There´s a sitting room with secondary glazing at the front, a bathroom with wc, a separate shower-room with wc, a dining room, a kitchen and, unusually for such a central location, a "galeria" at the rear which overlooks a peaceful private garden. The garden has been recently been replanted with Mediterranean plants and herbs, is 30 square metres.

The apartment was renovated in 2009 to a high standard: it has a new bathroom, shower room and kitchen and we've kept as many of the original Modernista (or Art Nouveau) features as possible or sourced original replacements from all over Catalonia. The little garden at the back is real treat in the centre of Barcelona. Feel free to pick your own herbs if you fancy yourself as a Mediterranean chef.There are some great food shops a short walk away from the flat including a fishmongers, greengrocers, an Argentinian butchers and 2 good supermarkets. Perfect for a short holiday or city break.

The apartment is fully equipped with central heating, Daikin air conditioning,  flat screen TV, DVD and high speed wireless Internet access (Telefonica WIFI). The kitchen has everything you´ll need including an oven, hob and fridge, of course, as well as a Bosch washing machine, dish-washer and microwave. We supply clean sheets and towels for our guests. Prices start from €170 per day- the minimum stay is 3 days.

The apartment is easily accessed from street level (no stairs or lift) making it easy for families with kids. You´ll be close to both Barcelona´s main shopping district, many of the city´s top restaurants and the Central Business District on Diagonal.

We have a family, so the Garden Flat is child friendly: we can supply a travel cot if you need one (just ask) & there's a box of toys and plenty of DVD's to keep the little ones entertained. We have all the gear that you'll need to feed the family. A baby sitting service is available on request which may come in handy as there are some great restaurants within 5 minutes walk of the flat.

To see a map of the location of the flat, please click HERE.

Have a look through our Barcelona Guide for some tips on what to do and where to go during your holiday (or vacation!). We are trying to build up a handy guide on barcelonaflats.com based on the feedback we get from our guests. The suggestions keep coming in, so keep checking back for updates to the website.If you are visiting the site from the US, you might call the flat a condo or condominium.

General Overview: Where to stay in Barcelona
For the amount that it has to offer, Barcelona is reasonably compact compared to other cities such as London and even Madrid. Smaller is sweeter! You can get round pretty easily on foot, and taxis are great value. There´s also an excellent Metro system that won´t cost you the earth, especially if you go for a multiple journey ticket, or T-10. Here´s a quick look through the main areas of the city to help you to decide where to stay.The Garden Flat is in the Eixample district.

Eixample
This upmarket area, which translates from the Catalan word for “extension” and pronounced "ay-zham-pla" is the fruit of Barcelona’s 19th century cultural and industrial boom and is our personal favorite (suprise, suprise). Made up of wide streets stretching inland from the Old Town, Eixample is now the heart and soul of the City. If you want to sample the restaurants, shops and funky bars of Barcelona, and stay in a high ceilinged Modernista flat close to the business district and culture hot spots, then head for Eixample. Pretty much every Barcelona architectural gem from the turn of the 20th century is located here. Eixample is often split into Eixample Esquerra and Eixample Dret (Eixample Left and Eixample Right) depending on which side of Passeig de Gracia you are talking about. The Garden Flat is in Esquerra de l´Eixample (which we think is the better side for restaurants, bars and shops- but then we would, wouldn´t we).

Ciutat Vella or "Old Town"
Running from Plaça de Catalunya down to Port Vell ("old port") is the famous Las Ramblas. This is the heart of the Ciutat Vella or Bari Gotic ("Gothic Quarter"). The Gothic Quarter is all medieval architecture and narrow, winding streets. This is where you will find Barcelona's cathedral, La Seu. Las Ramblas is something you ought to visit while you are here though it’s packed with tourists. But then it´s easy to wander off and explore the surrounding area. The Ciutat Vella is a lively area full of bars, restaurants and some beautiful medieval buildings. If you are looking for nightlife into the wee hours, then head for here, but be warned- it can be noisy.

El Born and La Ribera
To the north east of the Barri Gòtic is El Born: Barcelona's SoHo, with art galleries, unusual shops and funky bars and restaurants. Head here for the Picasso Museum, the Zoo and Ciutadella, one of the city's biggest green spaces.
This is the trendy end of medieval Barcelona, and gets its name from the main thoroughfare, Passeig del Born. Flats around here tend to be on the small size, but with so much to explore, you won´t be spending much time inside.

Port Vell & Barceloneta
This is probably the part of Barcelona that enjoyed the biggest overhaul around the 1992 Olympic Games. Port Vell used to be Barcelona's old port, but is now a luxury yacht marina with an aquarium and shopping center. Barceloneta is the old fishing quarter and still retains its charm: it is flanked by the main beach, which has been tastefully developed with some with beach-side bars or “xiringuitos” and some top seafood restaurants. If you like more modern flats and your seafood, we recommend you stay here.

El Raval
El Raval is rapidly becoming the centre if all things hip and bohemian in Barcelona. You´ll find the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (Museum of Modern Art) and the Centre de Cultura Contemporania de Barcelona here. If you like a more alternative scene, then head here. Prices are lower too. Suitable if you like an "edgier" scene.

Gracia
Gracia is at the top of Passeig de Gracia (Eixample´s main thoroughfare) : once upon a time a village in its own right, it was connected to the main city when Eixample was built during the Modernista period. You´ll find narrow streets, lively plaças, bars and restaurants and it´s home to Parc Güell, Gaudí's incredible park "sculpture". Gracia holds Barcelona´s most famous and lively festa or fiesta. Be warned- it can be noisy! The Gracia locals like a party.