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Charming Old Town Flat Carders with Balcony

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A balcony with terracotta planters containing lavender plants, a wooden table with a plate of croissants and a glass of orange juice, and a view of the cityscape.
A building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a balcony.
A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a gray striped blanket, and two white towels. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a book beside the bed.
A modern interior with a glass railing, beige walls, and a wooden door.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Barcelona Cathedral

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Barcelona, Catalonia
  • Place, Picasso Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Barcelona Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port de Barcelona
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Barcelona

Downtown Barcelona, a neighbourhood in Barcelona, is home to this apartment. Barcelona Cathedral and Sagrada Familia are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barceloneta Beach and Montjuïc. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Parc del Fòrum or Spotify Camp Nou.
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Barcelona, Catalonia

What's nearby

  • Picasso Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port de Barcelona - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Plaça de Catalunya - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • La Rambla - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Jaume I Station - 5 min walk
  • Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fast Eddie’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ESPECIARIUM - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Joan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Catalina Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar del Pla - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Old Town Flat Carders with Balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Old Town Flat Carders with Balcony?

As of 8 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Old Town Flat Carders with Balcony on 16 Mar, 2027 start from S$1,380, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Charming Old Town Flat Carders with Balcony?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Old Town Flat Carders with Balcony?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Old Town Flat Carders with Balcony located?

Located in Downtown Barcelona, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Picasso Museum and Barcelona Cathedral. Port de Barcelona and La Rambla are also within 15 minutes. Jaume I Station is only a 5-minute walk and Urquinaona Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was in a great location for us to walk the city. It was convenient to restaurants, shopping and to many sites to visit. The management was great to deal with from start to finish. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Hello, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that the location was ideal for exploring the city and that you found everything conveniently nearby. It’s wonderful to know that our team made your experience smooth from start to finish. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Habitat Apartments
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The perfect location for exploring Barcelona. Plenty of eateries nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2024
Hello Theo , Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed certain aspects of your stay with us . Best regards-Habitat Apartments
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in the Gothic Quarter

Communication and check in was very easy, and the location could not have been better. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Hello Ryan! Thank you very much for your stay & review! We're happy you enjoyed the apartment & its location. We hope we can host you again in the future! Habitat Apartments
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent location - lot of space in the apartment

This is a great property, the check-in process could be slightly easier, but overall a 5/5, we were there for 5 nights, it's in the heart of El Born & everything is at a walkable distance. Nicole from the apartments team was extremely helpful, & I would definitely be staying with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2024
Hello KARAN, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience staying with us in the heart of El Born. It's great to know that you found everything within walking distance and enjoyed your 5-night stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the check-in process and will work on making it smoother for future guests. Nicole will be thrilled to hear your kind words about her assistance. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards-Habitat Apartments
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barcelona - great place in town

This apartment is in a really great location and neighborhood. The view off the small balcony was really nice. Fun seeing people coming and going. Would recommend. Second shower very small. A few things that needed attention in the place, but altogether, happy we were there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Dear Fred, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your stay. It's a special pleasure for us that our your experiences met your expectation. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you back to our apartment. Best regards,
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great Location and space

Property Manager lacks communication. There were no sponges or dishtowels. Sofabed couch is bad for sitting and does not close completely. Time for a new one. Unit is large, clean, and in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good stay!

Apartment is good. It is managed by a management company. Communication can be slow to get response. TV did not work and it took 3 days for a response to request. Mattresses are very firm. Apartment did feel safe and secure. Location is great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2024
Hello Kathy , Thank you very much for your comments. It is good to know that you had a great stay and that you have enjoyed your apartment and its comfort. Best regards - Habitat Apartments
Verified review

8/10 Good

Close to Shops and Restaurants

Secure apartment on second floor with good elevator. Apartment entrance opens out to small plaza with outdoor cafes followed by endless shops and restaurants down the streets and a large fresh food market nearby. Overall, apartment in pretty good shape (except for some minor floor damage) and stocked with all the cooking hardware needed; except for a dishwasher. Be sure to pay balance for apartment before the arrival due date, or pay extra local taxes.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly Terrible Bed

We stayed 8 days at this location. We loved the location for convience to local area. The unit is consistent with the pictures and amenities on the listing and we enjoyed our time there. However the bed in the master bedroom was unbearably hard. To the extent it woke us up multiple time each night which obviously had a significant impact on our overall comfort and enjoyment of the stay. We requested a mattress topper to make the bed more comfortable and the property management company indicated it was a new bed less than 1 year old and there was nothing that could be done.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great Location and Comfortable Apartment

Very well positioned if you like to be near the bars, cafes and sights of the Born area - you won't run out of choices! Lots of sights in walking distance and the Metro isn't too far (Jaume 1 or Arc de Triomphe). Apartment has most things you'll need - some of thre furniture is showing a bit of use, as are the bathrooms - but still useable. Little balcony is handy for a coffee in the fresh air (bit of a squeeze!) and a view of the street below, which is busy during the day and evening, but not a traffic thoroughfare, so just feels nicely lively. Decent cafes just on the doorstep, so handy for a late breakfast! Note that on arrival, the agent was waiting in the apartment, so had to ring as we didn't know which buzzer to press (entrance from the square, 2A on 2nd floor from memory). Enjoyed our 3 nights there, so worth a go if you fancy this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Hello Tim, We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your review of our apartment. It is a pleasure for us to read that our guests enjoyed the comfort and privileged location of the apartment it is such a beautiful city. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our Apartment in order to provide you with the experience that you deserve. Thank you! Habitat Apartments Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Our only real complaint was the check-in process. It was over a weekend (Sunday) and I believe the policy of the management company that runs this unit is that they don’t provide you check-in instructions until the day of check-in. We arrived after a lengthy 10 hour flight and I hadn’t seen any instructions for check-in after landing. This was about 3 hours prior to check in. After a bit of back and forth, I was given the instructions partially via the online chat but was also told an email was to come with the exact details. It never came. 2 hours of silence and no one answering the direct phone lines resulted in me having to call VRBOs emergency line. VRBO got it sorted and the management host reached, but it was a hassle resulting in an over 4 hour delay (and 2 hours after our 3:00 checkin time). The management company was much more responsive after that. This unit is in a fantastic location for tourists and the apartment is clean. The beds are old and the main one in particular quite hard (you’ll see that in other reviews), but overall I would rate this as a very nice place to stay. Just be sure to get your reservation check in instructions early.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2026
Hello, thank you for your detailed feedback on your access experience and the apartment. We appreciate your positive review of the accommodation. We apologize for the confusion with our team. We understand that our team sent the access instructions before your arrival time and that you experienced difficulties finding and entering the property due to occasional connection issues. We will review this with our team to try to ensure easier access for future bookings. We hope to welcome you back to the city soon. Best regards, Habitat Apartments
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

El Born

It was very good overall. The apartment was clean, and very central to our plans. We had a rough start. No one met us to explain locks and AC, although we knew this ahead of our trip, but we had problems and wish someone did meet us. There was No electronic lock on street door and we couldn’t get in until we saw someone leave. The apartment door electronic lock worked, and that is when we found the key to the street door( which doesn’t make sense). The AC was working. I discovered on the next day that the circuit breaker was shut off and once on apartment cooled down. Also on the our first morning we found the apartment electronic door lock on the floor in the hall. I am not sure what happened or if it was a failed breakin. I managed to reinstall electronic lock and it worked. I couldn’t call management company as I had no cellular but I messaged management when I connected to the WI-FI. After all that our experience was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Hello, Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear that overall, your experience was great, and that you found the apartment clean and centrally located for your plans. However, we are very sorry to hear about the rough start you had and the significant issues you encountered. Please note that for the entrance door, you have to press the interphone bell first and the application. We also send this info in the instructions. However, we will review all the data to make it clearer. Regarding the AC, we would like to remind, that inside the apartment, there is an information file with all the necessary details and instructions. And we are also always willing to reply if guest have any questions. We are pleased to hear that you were able to reinstall the electronic lock and that the Wi-Fi allowed you to message us. Please know that your feedback is invaluable to us. We will use it to improve our check-in process and ensure that all our systems are working properly so that future guests do not have to go through a similar experience. We regret that your first moments in the apartment were stressful, but we're glad that everything worked out in the end. Best regards, Habitat Apartments
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Uitstekende locatie ! Sleutelsysteem via de app werkte prima. Appartement is groot, prima bedden en douches. Fijn verblijf gehad. Enige minpuntje: vaatwasser??
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment in El Born

We loved everything about this apartment. Spacious, modern, and clean. With washer/dryer, great for longer trips. Can't say enough about location. We walked to the beach at Barceloneta, the Gothic Quarter, El Raval, Las Ramblas, and the market at la Boqueria. We used Google maps to help us with navigating public transportation. The neighborhood is an oasis away from traffic, packed with restaurants and tapas bars, charming stores, and little grocery stores, all right outside the front door. Safe to walk around at night. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Goede plek!

Goede plek, hartje stad, goede faciliteiten en ruim. Vloer heeft onderhoud nodig, verder volledig naar wens!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Good location

Great location , but the furniture needs updating and the mattresses on the beds were very hard. We waited 30 minutes for our host to let us in and then he added additional charges to our contract. I would not recommend this particular apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super gute Lage, mitten im Geschehen!

Unkompliziert, schnelle und gute Kommunikation, sehr guter Zustand des Objektes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and unit, close proximity to many dining options.

Great unit in a convenient location. Nicely furnished with all the essentials a traveler needs.. Loved being above the plaza.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Thank you very much for your stay & review! We're happy you enjoyed the apartment & its location in Barcelona's Born area. We hope we can welcome you back again! Habitat Apartments
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great location but tired apartment and poor service

The location in the old town is fabulous. Had difficulty finding the address upon arrival. The cab driver was little help. Upon arriving, the representative was in the apartment, rather than on the street outside, as agreed. This caused confusion. The apartment is tight for two adult couples. Very little hanging space or drawers. Very little room in one of the one of the bathrooms. The couch and chairs needed to be cleaned, as did the bathrooms where there was black mold. Several lights were not working. One of the shower heads fell off, as did one of the shower soap dispensers. We barely had enough toilet paper for our stay. A day before departing, we requested transportation to the airport. It didn't come. When we called, the representative said we were supposed to get confirmation from the transport company directly, which was never explained. They suggested we call and provided the number. We rolled our luggage a few blocks and fortunately were able to catch a taxi pretty easily. When we were halfway to the airport, they called to say the transportation would be at our apartment to pick us up in 5 minutes. Glad we built in extra time to get to the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Good location, nice building, needs updated living room furniture

Nice building, good bones for the apartment, helpful staff. Two recommedations: replace living room furniture and reorganize the closets.Good kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Comfortable apartment on a mini-plaza

At check-in and very explicitly on the agreement we signed, guests are expected to wash all kitchen items used...something we ALWAYS do anyway...But there wasn’t a dish-drying rack provided. Minor complaint, but be advised that the excessively large “security “deposit” could be forfeited if dishes are left unwashed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Everything is Worn Down

The furnishings in this unit are not as pictured--they are at the end of their usable lives. The furniture is disgusting, we really did not want to even sit on the upholstered surfaces. They were stained, warn, cushions flattened and dirty, holes in the upholstery, etc. The showers all leak, the tile is all loose, the moldings are all damaged from water damage. The floors in many places are worn to the sub-flooring. The beds are just gross, slumped on the edges, hard, dirty, uncomfortable. The sheets were clean, blankets not so much. When we arrived the unit had not been cleaned, the property managers apologized profusely, but offered no mediation. We were told we had to immediately pay additional city tax fees, even though our VRBO booking said paid in full. The house keeper arrived and did an amazing job, but could not correct the issues listed above. She really was wonderful. Habitat was terrible. Their response was basically "Nothing we can do", basically a big "tough luck". We had no other options, it was impossible to get a last minute hotel. Habitat was also completely non-responsive to e-mails during our stay, I had hoped to book an airport shuttle through them--no reply. The internet is worthless, it keeps dropping and is not accessible from 1/2 of the unit. It's also extremely slow. The ONLY positive aspect about this place was the location, it was perfect! This is the only reason it gets ONE star, otherwise I would say none. I doubt this review will even make it on VRBO, they keep changing the listing number in order to hide negative reviews. Stay somewhere else in El Born, with another company!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great location!

We were two couples staying for a week in Barcelona. This was our first time in the city and we lucked out with this apartment. It was located in the middle of the El Born neighborhood, walkable to so many shops and restaurants. The place was good for 4 people and we were comfortable there. Tons of natural light in the main living area and a nice, small balcony for viewing what's up below. Check in was easy. If pressed for feedback, I'd say that the kitchen is not really ready for people to do much cooking and we had to wash our glasses and mugs before using them. They were put away in the cabinet dirty by someone prior to our arrival. The beds are hard as rocks, but I think this is standard in Europe? The second bedroom doesn't have a closet and that was a bit difficult since we were living there for the week. I like to hang my things up while traveling.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Dear Allison, Thank you very much for sharing your experiences with us. We are pleased to know that the apartment and the location met your expectations. Regarding the issues, you mentioned, we are sorry that the kitchen equipment and beds were not satisfactory. We will pay better attention to the cleanliness and also we think it over how we could improve the storage possibilities. The beds are different in every apartment, they are not necessarily hard, but since everybody has different preferences, it´s difficult to fulfill everything. We hope you enjoyed your stay in Barcelona and we can welcome you back soon! Habitat Apartments
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved it

Wonderful location, we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ver nice

Nice apartment with a great location. Can be a little noisy late at night and the furniture could use a bit of an upgrade, but overall a nice experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
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