Apartamentos Barcelonasiesta

Paid a great price for 3 nights whilst attending Barcelona F1. Really good location, right in the heart of Barcelona close to shopping and restaurants Apartment was clean and everything worked Was a little tricky checking in/out as you have to meet at the apartment and it's not particularly clear where it is from the street. Also in typical Brit abroad fashion, the owner was away and his assistant met us there who only spoke Spanish which I most certainly do not. We managed to fumble through fine Would stay again, but wouldn't recommend for families. Location and layout is more suited to couples/friends breaks.

The location is top notch, next to the Barcelona contemporary museum, just minutes’ walk to the Rambla, Boqueria Mkt., the Gothic quarters, the St. Antonio Market, Cataluña Plaza, University Square (metro stop) and 15 minutes to the seaside, Casa Batlo or Many shops, fruit/veggie places, bakeries, and chick restaurant/bars are just meters away. We also got two sets of keys. All this was really great! For two of us we paid 400e for 7 nights inclusive of tourist tax, cleaning and internet. The apartments are clean and none-smoking, fully equipped, there is a safe deposit box, there is good AC, and building has elevator. All great! Given the above it is difficult to complain at any of the potential shortcomings. These include: so so furniture and bedding (though very comfy matrass, yet I am picky about it), cable TV was not working but the TV accepted USB connection for playing music and movies (MKV and all). There is a slightly run down bathroom, the place is somewhat dark due to the narrow streets, there is a less than excellent Wi-Fi Internet strength, lack of kettle and a poor insulation-considerable noise from the outside in late hours. We would go back again given the value for money factor of this place and especially the location.. In fact is has all you need while it is difficult to get better place in Barsa at this or similar rate.

It really depends which property you book and get with these apartments, as they are pretty much self managed by a very helpful host who you have to call and arrange the times etc to meet as there is no receptions etc as you in local apartment blocks. Our apartment (Joaquim Costa), was very well located in the university district so we were able to walk to all the major tourist destination theres a great little Coffee shop just down the lane for your morning coffee and convenience store on the corner to get some basic supplies. The host was very helpful in telling us where to visit etc and very easygoing. The rooms are quite basic, but have everything you need. As mentioned in previous comments, you have to leave the keys with the cleaning lady who comes in at 10am, so if you have to leave early etc for flights the is may prove to be an issue.