This 50 m2 attic space is a perfect choice for design minded visitors with the added privilege of staying in Eixample - the number 1 neighbourhood for architecture and shopping - , and certainly a pretty good choice for fine dining and general nightlife as well.
The redesign of the apartment has accentuated open space allowing natural light free access through a glass ceiling in the kitchen, from the terrace and bedroom window. The flat has been featured in the La Vanguardia magazine as an example “of excellent exploitation of space”. It has a clean and rustic air with chequered patterned floor-tiles, large wooden crossbeams with every room held in subdued, delicate colours. For two couples travelling, or a family, there is a double bed, and a sofa bed that sleeps two as well. The kitchen is practically constructed to allow hobby-chefs maximum comfort when preparing meals. In a city known for its spectacular markets, one of them is never far off, and the fine Porvenir Ninot market is located just three blocks from the flat. An added treat includes a 10 m2 terrace where to sit and enjoy the Mediterranean climate.
The location is ideal if having a retreat in a quiet street in one of the city’s most vibrant nightlife, high-end dining and shopping areas sounds tempting. The flat is literarily around the corner of the well known "Hospital Clinic" of Barcelona and from some of the key buildings in the portfolio of the city‘s great architect Antonio Gaudí. Within walking distance you will find the street Passeig Gracia home to key-works like Casa Batlló and Casa Milà. This is also the street where you‘ll find Barcelona’s most exclusive shopping options. The adjacent, more bargain-friendly Rambla Catalunya has its share of alternatives as well, while offering a chair and a table along the Las Ramblas to relax with a snack. The excellent Barcelona Metro service will quickly bring you around the city and both the Hospital Clinic metro station, and one of Barcelona’s main train stations Sants Estació are close by - Making it a breeze to hit the beaches or any of the amazing sights the city has to offer that are not in the immediate vicinity.
There is internet connection Modem USB stick.
Parking
If you are coming by car we inform you that there are some parkings close to the apartment. There is a parking next to the F.C. Barcelona stadium (4 metro stations from the apartment) where you can leave the car for 10 euros per day. There is a concierge 24 hours. This is great due to the difficulty in finding parking spaces in Barcelona and the prices of the private parkings are beetwen 25-40 euros per day.
Valid prices during 2011.
Nearby Points of Interest
Rambla de Catalunya: 17 min (1.2 Km)
Passeig de Gràcia: 19 min (1.3 Km)
Casa Batllò (Gaudi): 23 min (1.6 Km)
Las Ramblas: 30 min (2 Km)
Barri Gòtic: 30 min (2 Km)
Plaça Espanya: 31 min (2.1 Km)
La Sagrada Familia (Gaudi): 37 min (2.5 Km)
Palau de la Música Catalana: 38 min (2.6 Km)
La Catedral de Barcelona: 43 min (2.9 Km)
Extra Experiences
1. Barcelona cooking classes (all sessions can be held in English, French or Spanish).
*Half-day cooking class: if you don’t have much time, join our half-day cooking class (3.5 hours aprox.). You’ll learn all you need to prepare a complete real Spanish meal. Available for individuals and groups. Menu will vary according to season. All menus can be adapted to vegetarians upon request. Price per person: 60 €.
*Visit to the famous Boqueria market: take the visit to the famous Boqueria market previous to the cooking class and learn all the clues to get the best and freshest ingredients for your Spanish cooking. “Probably the best market in the world”. Price per person: 12 €.
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