The Austen Apartment in Barcelona

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.