A modern and comfortable nest wih a terrific terrace for your break in Barcelona.
The apartment is a great choice for up to four guests in Barcelona. The elevator opens directly into the apartment and the terrace is a lovely and quiet space where it is easy to relax and chill out. The decor is simple and modern in style which ensures that you will enjoy your stay in this increadibly centrally located apartment.
The area surrounding the apartment:
The Austen apartment is situated right around the corner from the famous and grandiose Gothic Cathedral in the most central and most famous part of Barcelona. Guests are literally minutes' walk from the main Square or Plaça called Plaça Catalunya, the famous Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter and the trendy El Borne. The area itself which surrounds the apartment is a body of pedestrianised interconnecting narrow cobble stoned streets where you can wander around aimlessly for hours imagining how it was back in medieval times. Other areas of interest within walking distance from the apartment are the famous Las Ramblas, the Liceu opera house, the Barcelona City Hall on Plaça Jaume, which is one block from the apartment as well as the remains of the old Roman Walls coupled with many more treats from Barcelona's ancient and medieval past.
The apartment:
The Austen apartment is located in the very heart of the old city, making it an excellent choice for any visitor coming to Barcelona... the visitor only needs to step out of the apartment building in order to enjoy all this great city has to offer....
Stepping out of the elevator, you find yourself in the dining area which has been designed in an american breakfast bar style with a great map of Barcelona decorating the wall...the perfect place to sit and plan your excursions out and about in this wonderful city.
The living area has a comfortable sofa which converts into a double bed for the third and fourth guests. Should you choose to spend an evening in the apartment you have a television and DVD for entertainment.
The bedroom has a double bed and ample wardrobe space for all of your belongings.
The modern bathroom has a shower cubicle, washbasin and toilet and comes complete with fresh towels ready for use on your arrival.
The kitchen comes fully equipped with all the mod cons that you could need to make cooking the fresh produce from the local market a pleasure including microwave, coffee maker, juicer, toaster, kettle, etc...
From the kitchen you have access to the large and extremely quiet terrace...sitting here with a glass of local wine and tapas, you could very easily forget that you are in the heart of a big city.
The Austen apartment is the perfect base from which to explore Barcelona.
Conditions of stay
- Refundable deposit
€200 (to be refunded upon departure and return of the apartment in good condition)
- Refundable deposit for Monthly booking
€1,500 (to be refunded upon departure and return of the apartment in good condition)
- Maximum capacity
4 People
- Check-in / Checkout
Checkin after 15h, Checkout before 11h
- Optional extras
Baby cot/crib €20.00
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.