Modern excellent location!
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Studio
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50m2
Surface
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3
People
1 double bed, 1 single sofa bed
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Bathrooms
1
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Zone:
Barrio Gotico
Apartment features
- juicer
- washing machine
- hairdryer
- fridge-freezer
- DVD player
- hob cooker (electric)
- bed linen & towels
- iron & ironing board
- air-conditioning
- toaster
- stereo
- shower
- microwave
- coffee maker
- elevator
- ADSL Wireless (Complimentary)
- wheelchair access
- heating
- kettle
- plasma TV
- visa, mastercard and amex accepted
- TDT television
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Centrally located and newly renovated where Barcelona's port meet the Old Town of Barcelona
Perfect for a couple this comfortable and intimate apartment has all you need to explore the old city of Barcelona. Located right on Paseo de Colon, this apartment will be your focal point from which you can map out where and what you want to see in Barcelona.
The area surrounding the apartment:
The Van Gogh apartment is situated on the edge of the Barrio Gotico (Gothic Quarter) which really is the true heart of Barcelona. Located across the way from the port on Paseo de Colon amidst a concentration of medieval Gothic buildings only a few blocks from Las Ramblas. The Gothic area is a maze of interconnecting dark, cobbled stone streets, and there are plenty of cafes and bars. From the window guests can look upon the beautiful yachts moored in the exclusive Barcelona Marina directly from the apartment's original Gothic window. Addtionally, the apartment itself has views of a small plaza below and just a few blocks from the amazing gothic church of Santa Maria del Mar, where one can continue on to the Picasso Museum and the Cathedral.
The apartment:
The apartment building has been newly renovated in accordance with the local architecture and conserves the historic facade of the ancient gothic quarter. It is said that Cervantes wrote part of his masterpiece "Don Quijote" in this very building. The impressive entrance displays the original exposed walls, slate tiled flooring and beautiful wood paneling. A brand new elevator has been installed to transport tired guests up to the fourth floor studio. The kitchen is fully equipped, the bedroom (which houses a queen sized bed) has been seperated from the rest of the area by a waist high wall, the living room is spacious and comfortable and a relaxing area where guests can hang out and watch TV, DVD's or listen to music. The entire apartment is designed tastefully with parquet wood flooring and an increadible original touch such as the original gothic stone window through which the guest is afforded a wonderful view of Port Vell.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a 2 top vitroceramic counter, fridge, microwave, pots, kettle, juicer etc.. The bathroom comprises of a shower unit and is stylishly decorated with mosaic tiling and also includes a washing machine. The whole apartment is fitted with air conditioning (Hot/Cold) All linens and towels are provided.
Whether you are here on business or on vacation in Barcelona, staying at this apartment will be easy to find and perfect as a base.
Conditions of stay
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Refundable deposit
€200 (to be refunded upon departure and return of the apartment in good condition)
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Refundable deposit for Monthly booking
€1,500 (to be refunded upon departure and return of the apartment in good condition)
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Maximum capacity
3 People
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Check-in / Checkout
Checkin after 15h, Checkout before 11h
Barrio Gotico
The Barrio Gotico or Gothic Quarter is the heart of old town Barcelona and one of the best preserved medieval quarters in Europe, with various Roman remains to be found. The area itself is a body of pedestrian, interconnecting, narrow cobble stoned streets where you can wander around aimlessly for hours, taking in all the wonderful bars and cafes, restaurants and shops… as well as Barcelona’s very famous “La Catedral” (gothic cathedral) which is magnificent and a must see for all visitors. There is another very distinguished - but less visited Gothic church in this area also, the Santa Maria del Pi. The quiet and attractive Plaça del Pi in front of the church is filled with bars and restaurants with outside seating where a cup of coffee goes down well while watching the quirky street performers which congregate to entertain the visitors most days.
The Municipal government (Ajuntament) and Catalan regional government (Generalitat) are in this area standing opposite each other. Within walking distance from the Gothic Quarter are the famous Las Ramblas, the Liceu opera house, Barcelona City Hall in Placa Jaume, as well as the remains of the old Roman Walls coupled with many more treats from Barcelona's ancient and medieval past.
Plaça Reial is a well known spot, popular for it’s bars and restaurants and visitors can enjoy outdoor meals in one of the many eateries to be found, (beware of pickpockets!!)… Here we find the only work a young Gaudí designed for the city council, the Tres Gràcies fountain in the centre and lamp-posts around the plaza…
Although the Gotico is not as incredibly “cool” as the Born or as bohemian as the Raval, it is nonetheless an essential port of call.