For tourists staying in the Barcelona city centre area, an apartment rental can offer some unique amenities that can’t be found in a standard hotel or other forms of accommodation. Some advantages of staying in an apartment include lower lodging costs, greater privacy, locations in more remote and less congested areas, and on-site catering facilities. With more modern amenities and more luxurious décor, vacation apartments can make guests feel almost like they’re staying in their own home.


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With a majority of tourists opting to stay in standard hotels, the high demand has resulted in a gradual increase in costs for that industry. Currently, the average nightly price for two people to stay in a hotel can range all the way up to 200 Euros. Overall, there is a scarcity of available empty land in Barcelona for the construction of new hotels, so existing ones can afford to charge inflated prices without worrying about new, lower-rate competitors cropping up.

That’s where the apartment solution gains some appeal. Staying in a Barcelona apartment can save you valuable money, and it’s also easier to find available reservations during busy tourist seasons. Plus, an apartment can usually accommodate more people than the standard 2-person hotel room: most have at least a couple of pull-out beds for extra guests. This allows you to split the total rate among a greater number of contributors than you could in a smaller hotel room.

The approximate nightly rate for an entire Barcelona apartment ranges from 80 to 350 Euros. Prices vary according to many different factors, including the amenities offered, the location of the apartment, and time of season.

When it comes to selecting your apartment, it’s probably best to do your research on the Internet. As the different communities throughout Barcelona vary widely, it makes the most sense to evaluate the main neighborhoods and choose one before narrowing down your apartment choices. Before making your final selection, make sure you familiarize yourself with the apartment’s immediate and surrounding areas, as well as the methods of transport servicing it.

Below, we’ve assembled a list of some of the main areas in Barcelona you might consider when choosing your holiday apartment.

The Gothic Quarter

Also known by many as “Old-town Barcelona”, the Gothic Quarter offers several desirable features that attract many tourists. It boasts a strong sense of history, with many of its original buildings and roads dating back 1,000 years. Smaller roadways see less traffic than more congested areas; most tourists in the area prefer to walk rather than drive. If you’re looking for a quieter place to stay, the Gothic Quarter is probably your best bet.

Las Ramblas

If you prefer to be in the center of tourist activity, you may be interested in the Las Ramblas district. The central point of Barcelona’s city centre, Las Ramblas is a hub for activity and transport, wth dozens of outdoor cafes, kiosks, open-air markets, and eclectic live entertainment on almost every corner. You’ll enjoy plenty of restaurants and bars and also some impressive architecture. One potential drawback is the high level of traffic and pedestrian noise.



Beach Accommodations

With four beaches close to Barcelona’s city centre, a waterfront apartment can be a convenient and relaxing choice. All of the beaches can be reached within approximately 10 minutes from the city centre via the Metro Underground Bus System. Probably the most popular (and closest) of the four beaches is Barceloneta, a beautiful seaside resort.

Eixample

A large, busy community north of The Ramblas, Eixample is another popular choice for visitors. Renowned for its wide selection of eateries and shopping districts, Eixample is home to most of the busiest streets in the city centre, making it markedly noisier than other districts. Some of the most heavily trafficked roads in Eixample include:

· Gran via Cortes Catalanes (one of the busiest roads in Barcelona)

· Passeig de Gracia

· Calle Aragó

· Calle Aribau

· Calle Mallorca, Provincia, Rosello, and Valencia

· Avinguda Paral –lel

· Avinguda Diagonal

If you do choose to stay in a busy area like Eixample, you might try to secure an apartment at as high a level as possible to diffuse the road noise. Keep in mind, though, that most apartment buildings in Barcelona do not have elevators, so if you’re staying above ground level you’ll need to climb several flights of stairs.