The Vermeer Apartment in Barcelona

An apartment in the heart of Modernism Barcelona, quiet, safe and comfortable.

This two bedroom apartment is located on the 3rd floor (no elevator) of the typical old buildings in the truely Modernist district of Barcelona. Decroated with a bohemian feel you´ll feel right at home in the open plan living space.

The area surrounding the apartment:

The fantastic Vermeer apartment is situated in the heart of Barcelona´s 19th century Eixample district, the birthplace of the Modernism movement where Antoni Gaudi is considered the leader. When looking to experience Barcelona´s world renowned reputation for leading 19th century architecture, this area is king. With all the Gaudi sites within reach like the grand and impressive famous Sagrada familia, the two famous Gaudi houses of La Perdera and Manzana de la Discordia, the sprawling Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, you´ll spend hours rambling along and looking upwards.

The apartment:

The Vermeer apartment is located on the second floor with no elevator. A short ten minute walk will take you to Las Ramblas and Plaza Cataluña or if you prefer to go by metro the stations are within walking distance which take you downtown in 2 minutes by Plaza Catalunya and numerous bus connections can be caught on the same street as the building. The entire apartment has been renovated keeping all the original features like the typical exposed wooden beams found in most old apartments in Barcelona city. Large french windows both in the living room and the master bedroom let the morning light in to iiluminate the apartment. The Vermeer apartment is to the back of the building making it a a quite, peaceful and light filled apartment.

The apartment has two bedrooms, the master bed has a double bed while the second bedroom houses two single beds. A bright fully equipped bathroom provides guests with towels for their use. The apartment has air condtioning, a welcome relief in the hot Barcelona summer. The entire apartment has parquet wooden flooring and decorated in a bohemian manner but with modern finishings like the large open plan kitchen and living space. All the commonplace items like oven, fridge, pots, pans, coffee machine, etc., can be found in the apartment. All linens and towels are provided as well as an iron and ironing board.

The modern entertainment centre comprises of a TV, DVD. This comfortable apartment is ideal for a family or 2 couples looking to rest away from the busy crowds of the Old City district.