Vintage Light
4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
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Housed in a historic building dating back to 1921, this beautifully curated apartment next to Passeig de Sant Joan offers a scenic, comfortable base from which to explore Barcelona’s most famous sights. Decked out in beautiful vintage pieces the host has collected on her world travels and throughout Barcelona, this bright apartment blends Old-World charm with striking modern features to create an instantly stylish impression. We love the living area’s tiled floors and the French doors here that lead out onto a petite balcony – the ideal spot to enjoy a glass of Spanish wine at sunset. Alternatively, make your way out onto the inner courtyard patio where a plethora of plants creates the perfect canvas for morning coffees ahead of a day of sightseeing. The kitchen, meanwhile, beckons intimate homemade tapas dinners when you’re not out sampling the local restaurants, and the main bedroom – a vision of relaxation with its clawfoot tub – is where you’ll relish retreating at the end of the night with the promise of sweet dreams. Wanting to ensure you have the best time in the city possible, your host offers a whole list of recommendations on places to visit, including her favourite restaurants... and bars. You’re also a five-minute walk from the iconic Sagrada Família, a ten-minute stroll to Passeo de Gràcia, while Hospital de Sant Pau – now a museum – is fifteen minutes away on foot.
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What to expect
Highlights
Visit the beautiful Sagrada Família, a five-minute walk away
Sip a glass of Spanish wine on the private balcony at sunset
Tuck yourself away on the patio with a good book and a cup of coffee
Relax in the bright living room after a day of exploring Barcelona on foot
Gather together for a meal at the wooden dining table when you're not out sampling the local tapas scene
Treat yourself to a long soak in the main bedroom's clawfoot tub
Catch up on work at the living area's chic desk space
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Home truths
While there's a lift in the building, you'll still need to climb some stairs in order to reach the apartment
There's a sofa bed in the living room for more flexible sleeping arrangements – your host will consider accommodating more than four guests if the group is part of a family
A cot and a high chair are available on request
The main bedroom's en-suite bathtub is open to the sleeping area
The second bedroom doesn't have a door, so lacks privacy
Out of respect for the neighbours, please keep noise to a minimum between 10pm and 10am
As you're in a central location, you may hear some street noise
We recommend skipping the car here and using Barcelona's public transport instead – Monumental station is a six-minute walk away
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Desk
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Parking available
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Luggage storage
Additional fees
There's no free parking at this home, but you can pay to use the nearby public car parks – the nearest one is across the street
If you'll be arriving between 9:30pm and 10:30pm, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €20 – arrivals between 10:30pm and 11:30 will be subject to a late arrival fee of €30, and arrivals after 11:30pm will need to pay an additional €10 for every subsequent hour
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Sagrada Família
La Sagrada Família is the neighbourhood immediately surrounding Barcelona’s greatest and largest attraction - the Sagrada Família. As Gaudí’s opus magnum, the architectural behemoth has been in construction for over a century, and some say asking when will it be finished is the easiest way to anger a local. The immediate vicinity of the cathedral is always busy, but the rest of the area is upscale and residential, making it quieter than one would expect. The vast avenues are home to a variety of cafes, shops, and beautifully designed parks.
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Discover a hidden Modernist gem at Casa Planells
This house is the best kept secret of modernist architecture. Designed by Josep Maria Jujol in 1924, it's an austere yet experimental architectural achievement.
Get ready to brunch at Bristol Café
Choose from a large menu with all the usual brunch suspects, plus pastries, cocktails, sweets, and tapas, all in a wonderfully glamorous, character-filled setting.
Marvel at the Sagrada Familia
One of the most complex architectural wonders of the modern age. Some love it, some hate it, but all admit that this is one ambitious church. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Have brunch at Cheese and Cake
Cheese and cake serves a delicious all-day breakfast brunch. Located near the Sagrada Familia, it's a great place to refuel if you're in the area.
Head to the outdoors
Enjoy a little fresh air at your local outdoor park in the major square of Plaça de Tetuan where you'll find a statue of Doctor Robert, a professor of internal pathology & mayor of Barcelona in 1899.
Check out La Monumental
La Monumental was the last bullfighting arena in operation in Catalonia (until 2010). Today, it hosts sporting, musical and even circus events.
Get your health kicks at Organic Market
A terrific organic food store with its own in-house bakery and cafe. Great place to pick up good quality groceries.
Have a browse at Re-read Libreria
This colourful bookstore is a refuge for bookworms. With books in multiple languages, both old and new, it's the perfect place to pick up your beach read.
Get around
Airport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat
33 min
Girona–Costa Brava
1 hr 10 min
Subway station
Monumental
7 min
Train station
Arc de Triomf
14 min
Bus stop
València - Diagonal
3 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
1 min
Points of interest
Beach
PLAYA MAR
13 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
Has a lift
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Drazana
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. A corporate lawyer based in London, Zana fell in love with Barcelona on her many travels to the city and decided to split her time between Spain and the UK in order to pursue her love of all things Spanish. Her passions include architecture and the arts – reflected in her home's beautiful design – and she takes great pride in giving her guests the best recommendations for things to see and do around her beloved city.
Registration or licence number: HUTB-012368.
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