In the heart of Gracia with a terrace
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0
Bedrooms
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50m2
Surface
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4
People
1 double bed, 1 double sofa bed
A centrally located apartment in the heart of youthful and lively Gracia neighbourhood, Barcelona.
This lovely one bedroom apartment is set in the heart of a neighbourhood which effortlessly combines local village live with the more cosmopolitan life of a bustling city.
The area surrounding the apartment:
The Sol de Gracia apartment is situated in the heart of the Barcelona district called Gracia. Little more than a village in 1820, it was connected to Barcelona by a country lane named Passeig de Gracia. This street is now known as the fifth avenue of Barcelona with shopping of all kinds to satisfy anyone's needs. The area is quite different from its well developed and spacious urban plan of Exiample, with meandering streets and attractive small squares where locals meet and chat. The most important of these is the Plaça Rius i Taulet which is the site of the pre-1897 town hall and magnificent clock tower and Plaça del Sol where the Sol de Gracia apartment is situated. But the most well known of all the sites is Gaudi's much visited Parc Güell, this incredible fusion of modernism and urban leisure is the ideal way to spend an afternoon during your visit to Barcelona. Gracia is a wonderful location to stay in while in Barcelona, it is a lively and colourful neighbourhood with many great local bars, cafés and restuarants to visit where mingling amongst the locals you might learn a thing or two. A mere six minutes' walk to the Joanic or Diagonal metro stops and within a couple of minutes you are downtown enjoying the hustle and bustle of Barcelona's Ciutat Vella.
The apartment:
The Sol de Gracia apartment has an open plan living/dining room and kitchen which is spacious and comfortable with everything you could need to make your stay a comfortable one.
There is a sofa in the living area where you can sit and watch TV for entertainment should you decide to stay in...the sofa converts into a comfortable double bed for the third and fourth guests.
The kitchen is fully equipped making it easy to prepare meals from the fresh produce available from one of the local markets.
Leading from the living room, there is a lovely covered terrace
where you can enjoy an al fresco meal or simply relax after a day of sightseeing with a nice bottle of wine...
The bathroom comprises toilet, washbasin and shower and comes complete with hairdryer and fresh towels ready for use upon arrival...
The bedroom, which faces the popular Plaça del Sol, is stylish and comfortable, with a large double bed and ample wardrobe space...Please note that this Plaza is very busy during the weekend and especially during the Fiesta de Gracia which is celebrated in August. Also note that the apartment is on the ground floor.
This great one bedroom apartment is the ideal stop for guests looking for a relaxing city break...
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
Gracia
The Gracia neighbourhood is one of the oldest in Barcelona, it has its own personality with lots of atmosphere and huge community feeling… Little more than a village in the 1820’s it was connected to Barcelona by a country lane, this is now known as Paseo de Gracia. The Gracia barrio is quite different from the well developed and spacious urban plan of Eixample, with it’s small streets and plazas…fiercely proud of it’s past independence from the main city of Barcelona.
The Gracia neighbourhood is inhabited by locals, artists, students and some foreigners and due to the varied residents living here, this barrio has a myriad of restaurants and shops, all offering good quality products at an affordable price… the streets are always full of people going about their daily lives, socialising or chatting with neighbours while sitting in the outdoor cafes….
This area has a wonderful nightlife and is full of restaurants and cafes; to really get the feel of this neighbourhood it is imperative to visit the plazas del Sol, de Rius y Taulet, de la Virreina, del Diamant, etc … the most important of these is the Rius y Taulet which is the site of the pre-1897 town hall and magnificent clock tower….
The most important of all the sites in the Gracia neighbourhood is Park Güell; this incredible fusion of modernism and urban leisure is the ideal way to spend an afternoon during your visit to Barcelona..
And for those guests coming to Barcelona in August, then Gracia is the place to be. It is at the end of this month that the Festa Major takes place…..an incredibly well-organised local festival in Gracia. Many streets are colourfully decorated each with a certain theme in mind. There is live music on every corner and you will find lots of the local people wining and dining outside. A festival not to missed!!!
Gracia is without a doubt a great neighbourhood to stay in, it is lively, colourful and definitely a slice of real life in Barcelona…