Our much-loved home from home!
Review Submitted: May 28, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
On arrival, we wondered if we had made a big mistake asking for the top-floor flat. As with many of Barcelona's old apartment blocks, there's no lift and a lot of stairs to climb.
However, once you're up there, you've got the easiest skip up to the fantastic roof terrace to eat breakfast in the morning or sunbathe. Plus, if you're going to eat loads of Catalan three-course menú del dias like we did, it's a great way to burn off a few calories and you soon get used to the climb.
And, of course, more than anything else, to be able to open two sets of French windows and sit glugging a glass or two of vino tinto whilst gazing in awe and wonderment at Gaudí's Sagrada Familia, well, as they say in Spain, "vale la pena" (it's worth the pain).
Interior-wise, the flat is IKEA-equipped and modern, but it still manages to retain its original charm and we really felt at home here. It's a lovely, sunny flat too... perhaps not quite as big as it looks on the photos (the usual wide-angle lens scenario), but fab nonetheless.
Artur describes the area as quiet. Let me clarify that for you. There is no such thing as quiet in central Barcelona; there are just varying degrees of construction, scooter and bin-lorry noise. If you want a quiet holiday, this city is definitely not for you. What Artur means is that, relatively speaking, there is less racket here than you get living near Las Ramblas.
You couldn't ask for a better spot in terms of amenities, though. Everything's practically on your doorstep... cheap, reliable public transport, cashpoints, the fresh food market and so on.
And if you need to know where anything is, Artur and Joana live across the landing. They are lovely and friendly and will make you feel very welcome indeed. Enjoy!
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