Location: Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, Europe (30' from the Airport, Excellent downtown location) View Map
Accommodations: Studio, + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Studio. 2nd floor no elevator in a charming old town building. Wood beams. Nice atmosphere.
EL BORN
Nearest Subway station: JAUME I
Cozy 30 sq mt loft, recently updated with high quality furniture. Wood beamed ceilings & a cool ambience makes for an extremely inviting getaway. A small balcony overlooks this quiet, pedestrian-only street in the heart of Barcelona’s fashionable Born district.
El Born is the quaintest and quietest neighborhood within the Gothic district. Its meandering, medieval streets are not just lined with history, but also boutiques, tapas bars and gourmet restaurants. Its plazas offer you outdoor eating and a place to ponder what life must have been like here in the Middle Ages.
Breathtaking palaces and museums (Picasso, Pre-Colombian Art, Costume History) are just steps away. The Palau de la Musica, The Ramblas, The Boqueria Market, The Plaza Reial and even the beach are within an easy walking distance.
A 3-minute walk to the subway at Jaume I, to the Picasso Museum and 5 minutes to St. Caterina Market.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : cooler and heater
- Linens Provided
- Washer : in the unit
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library : DVDs of films shooted in Barcelona
- Stereo System
- Music Library : iPod-MP3 dock-charger-speaker-radio-alarm clock. iPod touch available upon demand
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Two electrical topcooking plates and a microwave
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony : Small balcony not suitable to stay
- Communications
- Cell Phone : Cell phone prepaid card available
- Computer : Notebook upon demand iPod wi-fi upon demand
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : USB modem with wi-fi dock 2 hours a day at 7Mb speed up to 1Gb browsing.
- Other Amenities
- Ceiling fan, tour guides,professional hair dryer.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children : No extra bed. Couch is just a couch
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
Rate Details (In Euros)
€93/night .. €590/week all seasons
€108 Extra season: Easter week, Christmas-New Year, August.
€120 Special events
Cleaning fee €45
Minimum stay: 3 nights. Low monthly rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
A Gem at the Best of the Historical Centre
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Ciutat Vella
I'm barcelonian and love my city. I've been living in the area for more than 10 years and I always had the feeling that walking around just to get some fruit or milk is like a daily present. There is a unique atmosphere in the old streets around. The studio is redecorated every few years improving the interior, amenities and atmosphere. There is a guest book in the apartment and 100% of remarks are positive. This is a place made as if I went abroad I'd like to get something like that to live in.
The Unique Benefits at this Studio
The space itself is a very pleasant place to stay with all kind of amenities you could need.
Within 2 minutes walking you can get:
-Sta Maria del Mar a Gothic Church of the XIV century
-Picasso Museum
-ÀBAC a one star Michelin restaurant
-Beautiful medieval streets with arty shops, cool fashion stores, a nice train station, a green park with museums and a Zoo
-Vila Viniteca: A wine store with more than 3000 spanish wines. Experts shop assistants.
-Colmado Vila A delicatessen food store (in front of the wine store)
-a long long beach with showers, bars, sailing activities (at 10 minutes walking)
To get here from the airport: Airport train to Sants Estaci�. Get off the train and wait on the same track to a train coming here to Estacio de Fran�a. The apartment is at walking distance. Easy.
A beautiful and well known Gothic church, just around the corner.
Owner's Map of Ciutat Vella
In my fifties. Job: video director. Love travelling all over the world. Fond of doing as host to travellers and giving advises and information about this special city. Cooking and wine tasting amateur.
Property Photos
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- - Barcelona, Spain Studio with Balcony, near Museums, Shopping, and Restaurants
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- - Barcelona, Spain Studio with Balcony, near Museums, Shopping, and Restaurants
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- - Barcelona, Spain Studio with Balcony, near Museums, Shopping, and Restaurants
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- The studio on the second floor
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- A gothic square and Sta Maria church
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- Another view of Sta. Maria
Traveler Reviews (22)
Wonderful location!
Guest: Nicole C.
(Union City, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/29/11
Review Submitted: 01/08/12
We stayed in this lovely apartment from December 29, 2011-January 7th, 2012. Miguel was so helpful in the months leading up to our arrival. He was always willing to help with things such as New Years Eve dinner reservations and information on a 10k we did while we were in town. When we arrived, he was there at the apartment to greet us and give us a run down of the city and our apartment. It is the perfect size for two people and though it is listed as a studio, there is a 1/2 wall that separates the bed from the rest of the apartment, which almost felt, to us, like a one bedroom. The photo's depicted on this site are exactly what the apartment looks like, so we knew exactly what to expect. The location can NOT be beat! Wonderful restaurants, bars and locals roaming around. It was so nice to have a "home" to go to after long days of site seeing. We highly recommend this to anyone thinking of booking in Barcelona. You will not be disappointed!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
sweet studio!
Guest: ellis
(china)
Date of Stay: 12/12/11
Review Submitted: 01/01/12
i stayed at miguel's cozy studio during the 12th to 17th of december. the studio is so lovely decorated and so comfortable, i just feel like at home. there's many nice restaurants in the El Born area, it makes mighel's studio a perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy the local life of barcelona. i hope i can come back again next year.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
Barre Gotic Bungalow
Guest: Amanda
(Indianapolis, IN)
Date of Stay: 11/20/11
Review Submitted: 11/29/11
This property is PERFECT. A clean, modest space with not a lot of extra room but plenty of room for the important things like relaxing in the sitting area and for storing items you pick up and suitcases/clothes you might bring on your trip. The location is SUPERB. In a great area for walking around the bustling streets in an area that is very close to major attractions and great bars and restaurants, but not at all a touristy place. I got great response for Miguel, the owner, and he was very helpful and attentive when we needed him. LOTS of guidebooks on site as well that we found very helpful. A great find!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Unbelievable location!
Guest: Chris and Louise
(Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/27/11
Review Submitted: 10/29/11
We would highly recommend Miguel's very comfortable and incredibly well situated apartment to anyone contemplating a visit to Barcelona! The sites and sounds, including amazing restaurants, churches, and shops, are at your doorstep. Miguel warmly welcomed us and gave us many pointers along the way, always responding in a timely and helpful manner. Though listed as a studio, the partition gave the feeling of a separate bedroom. This is a great bargain and opportunity - a chance to live as a local in a great and beautiful city that is a joy to explore.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
Absolutely wonderful!
Guest: JJ
(Nanaimo, B.C. Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11
Review Submitted: 10/25/11
We have just arrived home from a wonderful holiday in Barcelona & at Miguel's Apartment. Everything was perfect & was as described. Comfy bed, very important! The location was fantastic.Wine & Deli shop ,Vila Viniteca right around the corner....many visits there! Close to metro to get everywhere we couldn't walk to. I don't know what else to say except...Gracias, Miguel...loved every minute of our stay in wonderful Barcelona & our home away from home.Your advise and suggestions for restaurants and info on getting around was greatly appreciated.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
what more could you ask for???
Guest: jo and derek
(seattle, wa usa)
Date of Stay: 07/10/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
my husband and i stayed in this great little place in early july 2011. the apartment is cute, quaint, clean, roomy enough for two, and in a wonderful location. it is 2 blocks from a metro stop, steps from fun local bars, yummy resturants, a beautiful church and square, shopping, gelato, and under 1/2 km from the beach. it truly is a gem(and the bed is exceptionally comfy). the reviews do this place the justice it deserves. then there is miguel, the host. i cannot say enough about what a warm and wonderful man he is. we had a couple issues before we got to the apartment, and miguel guided us thru the bumps with the generosity and kindess of an old friend. he's exceptionally proud of barcelona and catalonya as a whole. so take some time, sit back, relax, and let the beauty of this region wash over you. we will be back, so the next time seattle calls, i certainly hope it's miguel that answers.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
Excellent Location and perfect place for vacation
Guest: Heidi
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/14/11
Review Submitted: 05/17/11
We stayed at this condo from May 14- May 16. Since our cruise ship arrived early in the morning Miguel was kind enough to send his son Hugo to let us in early in the morning so we could have somewhere to put our luggage while we toured during the day with our daughter. It gave us the chance to spend the day in Barcelona with our daughter before putting her on a train to return home to France. the location was perfect (once we found it-no thanks to a cabbie who dropped us off at the wrong location) but one call to Miguel and he had us go to Santa Maria Church where we were met by his son. We enjoyed our day and then returned to the neighbourhood at night which was alive with many nice outdoor cafes and grocery stores as well. The condo was perfect having everything we may have needed for our two night stay. I was so glad i didnt waste money on a hotel as this place was so charming for us and easy to get around to all the sights. You cant go wrong with staying here and will recommend to any one i know going to Barcelona or if i am fortunate enough will be able to stay here sometime im the future.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Wonderful Experience, Great Location, Fantastic Host
Guest: The Shark
(Sacramento, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 06/30/10
Review Submitted: 02/04/11
This studio is a delightful place to stay for a couple while exploring Barcelona on foot. Owner Miguel is the consummate host - providing the most detailed advice on where to shop, eat, and enjoy a city he obviously knows well and loves to share with others. The care he has taken in outfitting this studio with all the comforts plus the things you may need in a pinch is amazing. After a month of traveling we loved shopping at the nearby SC market or the La Boqueria and coming home to make our own mini-feasts. For those who want to eat out - the choices of good places nearby are enough to fill weeks. I recommend walking downstairs, turning right, and buying ice cream at the gelato place on the nearby corner (the pistachio ice cream was to die for!). You can buy it and bound back up the stairs to the studio and eat it while watching one of the many DVD's filmed in Barcelona that Miguel has so kindly left for his guests enjoyment. If we go back to Barcelona, I would stay here again with no reservations whatsoever. Thank you Miguel!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
fantastic location
Guest: Honeymooners
(Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 12/16/10
Review Submitted: 01/10/11
This place is cute, clean, and comfortable. Miguel went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable. He provides a binder of information which is quite helpful. The very best thing about this apartment is the location - it is in the middle of the very heart of the tourist area. Despite its perfect location, it is totally quiet. The price is quite fair for what you get. When you're booking your apartment in Barcelona, just remember the best way to minimize walking is to have central lodging - you can't do any better in that regard than this apartment.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
A gem
Guest: Lauren and Michel
(Walnut Creek, California)
Date of Stay: 11/19/10
Review Submitted: 11/29/10
We just returned from a week in this charming, cozy apartment. We could not have been more pleased. As other reviewers have noted, the location is perfect for exploring this beautiful city. We loved walking out the door without a plan and winding our way through the narrow, medieval streets of the Born district, stumbling upon unique cafes, quirky shops and those unbelievable food markets. The city's museums and architectural marvels are within walking distance (or a short subway ride.) Miguel has stocked the apartment with everything a traveler might want or need, including every guidebook ever written on Barcelona, a reliable wifi connection and even a sewing kit (which came in handy as it turns out!) The little kitchen is perfect for cooking up your bounty from nearby Santa Caterina market (for us, longoustine, saffron rice and chicken - yum!) We also enjoyed a bottle (or two) of excellent, inexpensive rioja chosen by the expert staff of Vino Vinoteca around the corner. Thank you, Miguel, for providing a perfect little place to experience life in this wonderful city. We will highly recommend your apartment to our family and friends.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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