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The Golden Ratio
7 guests
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3 bedrooms, 5 beds
2 bathrooms
+1 extra toilet
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Family-friendly city breaks to Barcelona don't get much better than this gorgeous fourth-floor apartment, situated a block from the elegant architecture and upmarket boutiques of the iconic Paseo de Gracia. In fact, you'll find some of Antonio Gaudi's masterworks little more than 200m away. Your hosts are professional photographers with a meticulous eye and have overseen every detail of its extensive 2022 renovation. The result is nothing short of spectacular – a home that combines the best of modern minimalism and late 19th-century features to create something totally unique. We loved the elegant design of the mid-century furniture contrasted against a state-of-the-art kitchen and ornate plaster mouldings lining the ceiling. Children are sure to love the dedicated triple room, equipped with books, toys and costumes, while the ladder up to the bunk bed adds a sense of adventure to bedtime that should eliminate some of the struggles of persuading them that it's time to get some shut-eye. Step out into the street, and you'll find yourself a short walk from Plaça de Catalunya, where the Eixample neighbourhood meets the old city. From here, you can enjoy a stroll along the bustling Las Ramblas before diverting off into the narrow lanes of the atmospheric... Gothic Quarter and making a beeline for Barceloneta Beach. However, when little legs grow tired, the apartment is conveniently located to access the city's extensive metro and bus network, which will whisk you home in no time at all.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay just moments from some of Gaudi's most iconic buildings
Serve up your own interpretations of Catalan classics at the spectacular dining table
Gather together for bedtime stories on the top bunk
Make the most of a quiet moment to sink into the sofa with a coffee and and a croissant to start your day
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Home truths
Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, highchair, tableware, bed railings, books and toys are available.
The second bedroom contains a single bunk bed accessible via a ladder, plus two further singles – it's best suited to children.
There is a lift up to this home – however, there are a couple of steps to negotiate to reach it, so it may not be suitable for guests with more limited mobility.
Given its central location, some street noise is to be expected.
Barcelona has excellent public transport links so we wouldn't recommend hiring a car.
This is a lived-in home. You should expect some of the host's personal belongings to be present during your stay.
About this stay
Amenities
Workplace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Dryer
Lift access
TV
Dishwasher
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 5 beds
2 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Baby sitting
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Tickets and experience booking
Additional fees
There's no free parking at this home, but you can pay to use the nearby public car park.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Eixample
Eixample is overflowing with greenery – trees line the quiet streets and you're never far away from a square to relax in. It's home to many beautiful apartment blocks sitting above restaurants and bars filled with locals enjoying summer evenings. Don't forget to look up, as famous modernist architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Lluis Domenech I Montaner, and Josep Puig I Cadafalch have designed buildings here. Walk along Paseo de...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Get a taste of the high life at the Cotton House Hotel
A colonial-style hotel in central Barcelona with a fabulous rooftop terrace. Escape the busy streets and come up for a drink or three.
Have a bite to eat at Tapas 24
This tapas joint is featured in all the guidebooks, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't fight the tourist crowds to visit. It deserves the hype.
Catch a movie at Cinema Comedia
Brush up on your Spanish, sit back, relax and soak up some culture at this local cinema showing films in their original language (not dubbed).
Tret yourself to breakfast or tea at Bergamote
Absolutely delicious cakes and pastries in a stylish setting. Yum yum.
Explore Gaudi's masterpiece Casa Batlló
Visit one of the most outstanding works of Gaudí, the Casa Batlló, where you will see the most magnificent example of Barcelona's own art nouveau style.
Enter a Mini Oasis at Praktik Garden
It's not just the ambient that's great – these guys stock amazing bread, croissants and pain au chocolate.
Feel the pulse of Barcelona at Plaça de Catalunya
The Plaça de Catalunya is Barcelona's main square – it unites the Gotico Quarter with Eixample.
Take in the sights at Passeig de Gràcia
This sumptuous avenue is lined with several of the city's most celebrated architectural highlights like Gaudi's Casa Batlló and Casa Amatller – not to be missed.
Have a tasty lunch and great coffee at Somewhere Arago
Delicious food in a hip setting. We're sold.
Explore Gaudi's masterpiece Casa Batlló
Visit one of the most outstanding works of Gaudí, the Casa Batlló, where you will see the most magnificent example of Barcelona's own art nouveau style.
Get around
Airport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat
34 min
Girona–Costa Brava
1 hr 11 min
Subway station
Urquinaona
4 min
Train station
Plaça de Catalunya
6 min
Bus stop
Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes 656 - Roger de Llúria
1 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
2 min
Points of interest
Beach
PLAYA MAR
14 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 4, has a lift
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
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 Armando
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Armando and his partner are professional photographers, so it's fair to say they know a thing or two about aesthetics. Their eye for detail is apparent throughout this beautiful Barcelona apartment, which they share with their two boys.
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