Friendly Rentals offers you a wide range of Barcelona apartments for you to rent on your holidays. We are well-known for the large selection of apartments in Barcelona that we offer, amongst many other European cities listed above.
This fantastic city is the capital of Catalonia, a region located in the North East of Spain with its very own traditions, culture and personality. Barcelona is quite unique as very few cities can offer such cultural diversity; add to this 4.2 km of fabulous beaches situated close to the city centre, in addition to the warm sunny weather this city enjoys for the best part of the year and you have all you need for a great holiday in Spain.
Barcelona is Spain’s second largest city and has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The city comprises of many neighbourhoods however, those that are of particular interest to tourists include Cuitat Vella (the Old Town), Eixample (the Modernist Quarter), Gracia (an independent town), and the Barceloneta (renowned for its beaches and bars). In addition, Barcelona is particularly well known for its unique contemporary architecture. Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect greatly influenced the face of this beautiful city with his modern and highly individualistic designs. His major works include Casa Batlló and Casa Milá (both located on Passeig de Gracia), Park Güell, and the unfinished Sagrada Familia Cathedral dubbed one of Barcelona (and Spain’s) most top tourist attractions, in addition to other examples of his work scattered around the city.
Barcelona is also home to Monjuïc (Montjuic Mountain), an ancient roman hill located at Plaça Espanya and which is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The mountain offers a stunning panoramic view of the city and its main attractions consist of scenic botanical gardens, the Palau Nacional (the National Art Museum) dominating the top of the mountain and finally the la Fuente Mágica (Magic Fountain) gracing the front of the National Art Museum. The Magic Fountain comprises an enormous fountain that is equipped with coloured lights and hundreds of jet which spray water into the air, and which is accompanied by a classical music selection during a free light show that takes place in the evening during the summer months providing a highly entertaining and beautiful spectacle. This attraction is unique to Barcelona so it is definitely not one to miss!
At Friendly Rentals, we have a wide selection of holiday apartments and vacation rentals available in this exciting city of Spain ranging from studios for short business stays or for couples travelling for a short weekend break, right up to five bedroom apartments for families looking for a holiday apartment in Barcelona. Furthermore, Friendly Rentals has beach apartments in Port Olympic and Barceloneta, modern lofts and every other type of Barcelona apartment you may be looking for.
Whether you are looking for a vacation rental or an alternative to a luxury hotel in this amazing city, we have the right apartment for you. We have luxury apartments in the heart of Barcelona often for less than the price of a three star hotel, with the added benefits of more space to relax and more privacy than a typical hotel. Our more popular tourist apartments are located in la Ramblas, Plaça de Catalunya, Eixample and Cuidad Vella. Eixample in particular, a district located between the Old Town and Gracia, boasts some of the most beautiful buildings in Barcelona. The original features of these spacious Art Nouveau houses have been preserved including the high ceilings and beautiful mosaic tiled floors, and these buildings are situated in an area famous for its wide streets and charming squares. Furthermore, these Eixample apartments are also well located, being a short distance on foot to an array of bars and restaurants and to Barcelona centre.
The “Barri Gotic” (the Gothic Quarter) is not without its charm with many of the buildings there dating back from medieval times and some as far back as the Roman Settlement of Barcelona. It is located in the oldest district (Cuidad Vella) in Barcelona and comprises a maze of narrow streets, many of which open out into squares, and fantastic examples of gothic architecture. The Gothic Quarter is also well located bordering on la Ramblas and situated between the Barceloneta and Exiample.
Our apartments in Barcelona offer all the mod cons, and if you have special needs we are more than happy to go the extra mile to make sure your stay in our Barcelona apartment the most comfortable possible.
Rent a Barcelona Apartment
Renting a holiday apartment in Barcelona is ideal if you are travelling with children or in a large group. All our accommodation have fully-equipped kitchens that allow you to cook your favourite meals. But remember that you are in the heart of this exciting city, with apartments located near the Ramblas and Plaza Catalunya hosting a great many tapas restaurants and bars selling fresh local cuisine or offering food typical of the region in addition to those that offer more international cuisine if you prefer, all within a short walking distance.
Barcelona is also a very cosmopolitan and enthralling city with an exceptional lifestyle and outstanding nightlife, which makes it ideal for this who wish to enjoy a relaxing holiday on the beach or visiting museums, or alternatively for those party animals out there who would like to experience the nightlife in this great city. Thus, renting a tourist apartment in Barcelona with us is a perfect alternative to a hotel as you can come and go as you please whilst feeling perfectly at home in one of our central apartments, thus ensuring that you have a pleasant stay in Barcelona.
If you need some help or advice, we are merely a phone call away during business hours, and of course always available for emergencies.
Serviced Accommodation in Barcelona
We at Friendly Rentals are always happy to share our local knowledge to ensure your perfect holiday rental in Barcelona. In addition, we are customer focused and pride ourselves on the service we offer. Finally, we regularly inspect all our Barcelona apartments to guarantee your happiness and comfort, and all our apartments in Barcelona are cleaned prior to and after your stay.