Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This excellent apartment is decorated in a modern style and located in the fashionable Born area, next to the Gothic Quarter, with a mix of restaurants, bars and winding streets with Roman ruins. You can enjoy walking the streets of this area with its unique shops, visit the Cathderal a stone's throw away and take in the activity and atmosphere of the city.
The property contains two double bedrooms plus sofa bed, a kitchen with oven for your cooking needs, a smart living room with balconies facing the street and a lovely terrace to enjoy the sun, have a peaceful breakfast or afternoon rest.
Close to places of interest like the Picasso museum, amongst others, and a walk away from the beach, this apartment is perfect for families or friends looking to explore the city on foot.
Staying at this apartment you will be in the heart of the city and a walk away to all that Barcelona has to offer.
main bedroom
living room and dining area
second bedroom
sunny terrace
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The Costa Brava/Catalonia region
As many other European regions, Barcelona has well defined seasons in which temperatures and general weather are fairly predictable. Being a coast city, the relative humidity level is very high, always around 70%.
The warmest season is between June to August, with temperatures that sometimes can go higher than 30 degrees (Celsius), perfect for a holiday close to the sea. Enjoy the beaches and pools, walk the city wearing light clothing or just relax and have a cold drink at the various terraces available in the city.
Barcelona / Central Barcelona area
Undoubtedly, it has become a fashionable area of Barcelona nowadays. This quarter close to the sea has been modernized and reconverted into a vertiginous rhythm over the past few years. And the result has been more than positive. Fashion stores, attractive locations for cocktails, wine shops, restaurants and bars have given Barcelona a cosmopolitan and fashionable touch which characterizes a city like Barcelona.
In this area you'll find the second most important cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Mar. It is one of the most representative Gothic temples of this style and has been converted into the symbol, not only for its artistic particularities, but for its privileged location that still makes it spectacular.
This was the place where the craftsmen and different guilds had their workshops. Therefore, it is not strange that many streets are named after the offices of those who worked here before.
It is exactly in Argentería street, which leads to Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral, where we can find the clear example of how the Born area has changed. Tapas bars, restaurants and fashion shops located altogether in where there were before small workshops where craftsmen worked with metal and silver.
Certainly, the main artery of this fashionable area is Passeig del Born. Its street and wide space invites us to take a tranquil walk and we almost forget that we are in the crowded centre of the immense Catalonian capital. If we continue walking, we will arrive to the Born market, a building that we can identify immediately thanks to its impressive iron structure built in 1870. It is a covered market, currently under construction, where a new museum of history will be located. This decision was made in February of 2002, by chance, when installing in the interior of Provincial Library of Barcelona, the ruins of the medieval city were discovered.
It is highly recommendable to take a walk through all the streets of the Born, a delight for the lovers of a “cool” and “fashionable” atmosphere and also perfect for those who prefer the tranquillity of an area where artistic attractions like Picasso Museum are located, in Montcada street.
Thus, we can say that this area has two edges: one is cultural and diurnal, and another is nocturnal, more self-assured and animated, though it does not last to the peak hours of the dawn, if the great number of night-owls gathers.
How to get there
The Catalonian capital has very good access by all means of transport. It is communicated very well, so you can access easily without any problem.
BY AIR: Barcelona Airport (called also El Prat Airport (http://www.aena.es) is 12 km from the city. Transport connecting the airport with the city centre: - Train RENFE (http://www.renfe.es) leaves the airport every thirty minutes from 6:13 a.m to 23:40 p.m and takes some twenty minutes to arrive to the centre of Barcelona ( train stations: Sants and Passeig de Gracia and França). - There is a special bus, called' Aerobus' that connects the airport with Catalunya Square.
For more information please visit: http://www.bcn.es/turisme/english/turisme/welcome.htm
FLIGHTS: Low cost flights direct to Barcelona El Prat airport include: - www.bmibaby.com - www.easyjet.com
Ryan Air flights arrive at GIRONA AIRPORT (http://www.aena.es). Girona Airport is located 38 miles / 60 km north of Barcelona. Ryan Air runs a direct shuttle bus to the Estació de Nord Bus Station (takes about 1 hour, one way approx € 12, return ticket around € 19. Schedules according to flight times. Info line:+34 902 130 014).
Useful Links: - Girona Airport – www.aena.es - The Bus company is called Sagales - www.sagales.com - Bus Timetables: http://tinyurl.com/2geyvh - Barcelona Map showing the Estació del Nord / Bus Station - http://www.sagales.com/index.asp?docId=139&MenuID=139&seccio=1
From the Estació del Nord we suggest you to take a taxi to the apartments. Also, metro station Arc de Triomf, located next to the bus station, goes to Catalunya square.
BY BOAT: The port of Barcelona (www.apb.es) has direct connections with the ports of Majorca, Ibiza, Maó and Génova. It is a relatively centric port since the terminals of passenger are found at the end of the Ramblas.
BY TRAIN: Barcelona has two international train stations: Sants Station and França Station where travellers come from different European countries. Many itineraries usually have the stop at the station of Paseo de Gracia also, located in the heart of the city. (http://www.bcn.es/turisme/castella/turisme/pla_arr_hom.htm). Once we are in these stations, the metro will allow us to arrive to our destination easily.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
El Prat: 15 km
Railway:
Sants Estació / França
Ferry:
Barcelona Port Drassanes
Activities near Barcelona
Sports: Watersports
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Further details outdoors: The Born area retains the look of centuries ago and now is a fashionable and bohemian area of Barcelona. A walk away from the Cathedral, Gothic Quarter, La Rambla and Plaza Catalunya. 15-20 minute walk to the beach. Close to underground/bus transport links.
Further details
The following conditions are applicable to all reservations made. Acceptation of a reservation shall imply acceptation of these general terms. Habitat apartments reserves the right to modify the conditions at any time, without prejudice to any rights acquired previously.
- Apartment Rules
It is important it to keep in mind the following rules of conduct:
Noise -It is very important to respect the noise level (people, music) after 9.00 at night. - Parties are not allowed. - Meetings in the landings or in the entrance are not permitted.
Security The building is monitored by video cameras. Furthermore, it is asked that you comply with the following rules: - Always close the door to the street. It is important to ensure after entering or leaving that the door remains securely closed. - Do not open the door to commercial mail.
Trash - Do not leave trash bags in the landings or in the entrance. The trash should be left in closed plastic bags in the street in front of the entrance between the hours of 8.00 – 10.00 at night.
Smoke - Smoke in the apartment is not allowed. You can use the balconies or the terrace as smoking areas.
Lights and Air Conditioning - Turn off the air-conditioning and lights if you leave the apartment.
Behaviour - The client is obliged to employ the apartment only for the purpose for which it is intended. - Any damage caused to the apartment or its contents has to be reported immediately to habitat apartments. The client shall be responsible for such damage.
The client has a duty to behave in a civic manner and to respect the normal co-existence rules. In the case that these general co-existence rules are not kept, habitat apartments have the right to demand the guests to vacate the apartment.
- Maid Service On the arrival day the apartment shall be cleaned with fresh towels and linen. A cleaning service is included for stays for more than 7 days. On the exit day the client shall leave the apartment in a reasonable condition.
- Towels and linen Fresh towels and linen will be provided the arrival day. A hand towel and bath towel will be provided for each person staying in the apartment. The linen for cots is not provided
- Amenities included Habitat apartments shall offer the apartment with all the amenities described, in the case that on the arrival day some of the amenities are not provided the client could ask for compensation. Fresh towels and linen will be provided the arrival day.
- Guests Identity On the arrival day a registration form must be filled and signed including information related to the guests staying in the apartment.
- Damage Deposit On the arrival day habitat apartments has the right to ask the client for a 200 euros damage deposit. Any damage to the apartment caused by the client will be discounted from the damage deposit. If this amount does not cover the damage caused, the client will be obliged to pay the difference.The deposit will be refundable the exit day in case there's no damage. In the case that no damage deposit has been taken in the arrival the credit card used in the reservation process would be used to guarantee any damage caused.
- Liabilities Habitat apartment shall not be liable for any inconveniences which are out of its control. Habitat apartments cannot be held responsible for theft/damage to personal goods or accidents resulting in injury.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Prices for group size 6
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High season
1 Apr 08
1 Nov 08
1575£ 1,270
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Low season
1 Nov 08
1 Apr 09
1449£ 1,169
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Prices for group size 4
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1 Apr 08
1 Nov 08
1197£ 965
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1 Nov 08
1 Apr 09
1071£ 864
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Prices for group size 2
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High season
1 Apr 08
1 Nov 08
819£ 660
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Low season
1 Nov 08
1 Apr 09
693£ 559
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13
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. 10% long stay discount applied to 7 day stays or longer.
Prices based on two adults below:
High Season ( April to October ) : from 130 to 150 euros for 2 people. Low Season ( November to March ) : from 110 to 130 euros for 2 people. Peak dates ( Congress, Fairs, Special Events, Easter and Christmas ) : from 155 to 290 euros for 2 people.
Extra Adult: 30 euros. Children: 20 euros. Babies are free (under 3 years).
Prices are orientative and can depend on demand.
The price inlcudes tax and other fees like cleaning service.
Your credit card shall only be used to guarantee your reservation against cancellations and in accordance with the clauses hereto. No charge shall be made to your credit card at the time of making the reservation. We don’t store your Credit Card Information in any Personal data file.
Payment: The client pays in cash Euros the total amount on the arrival day. Payment by Credit Card is possible for reservations with a total amount higher than 800 euros and is subject to a 4% charge. We only accept Visa or MasterCard. The clients have to inform us in advance if they want to pay with Credit Card.
For bookings that exceeds the amount of 1,500 euros, the client could be required to pay the 30% of the total amount in the reservation date. In these cases we will contact the client by email to proceed with the payment which can be done by credit card. The booking is confirmed with independence of whether this deposit is required or not.
The following apartments don't allow payment with credit card: Via Apartment, Unic Apartment, Marina Apartment.
Guestbook
February 2007
Hello! We had a great time thank you. The apartment was wonderful - just what we wanted, and in a great location. We prefer self-catering, as we find it more comfortable and relaxing than hotel accommodation - it´s good to chill out after a day´s sightseeing! It was also very useful that you had left a tour guide pack in the apartment. With regard to the city itself, we very much enjoyed our trip to the Nou Camp stadium(!), while I thought that Casa Batllo was amazing. Also we felt that the public transport system was extremely efficient amd impressive, and made it so easy to get around. Having said that, we also walked for miles - my feet will never be the same again! Thanks again - we will certainly be booking with you the next time we return to Barcelona. Best wishes Eirian and Mark
October 2007
We thought the apartment was wonderful and we had a fantastic time. It really made what was a great trip to Barcelona that much better. Thanks for everything. Best, Jeff & Amber
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 49456
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
David Riba
Tel:
+34 93 4522568
Fax:
+34 93 3969059
Mobile:
+ (0)871 2182568
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Advertiser joined: 25 Jan 2007 This property added: 18 Mar 2008
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