A stylish apartment in a relatively quiet neighborhood. It’s close to supermarkets and other necessities, and convenient to two metro stations that provide easy access to the gothic quarter and other parts of the city. The apartment’s location is good if you are planning, as we were, to drive out of the city and explore surrounding areas. However, parking in the area can be a nightmare unless you come prepared. The best parking option in the neighborhood is the city-run underground car park (BSM Bilbao Llull) at the corner of Carrer de Bilbao and Carrer de Ramon Turro, less than 10 minutes’ walk from the apartment. To get the best rate and make sure you get a space, purchase a multi-day parking pass online in advance. The pass will also allow you to park at no additional charge in a good number of other carparks around the city.
We found the apartment to be just as we expected based on the photos and details in the listing. Sylvia gave us a warm welcome and let us check in a bit early. We did not meet the owners, but they were very responsive to communications at all times.
We encountered a couple minor inconveniences, including a bedroom AC/heating unit that would only produce cold air on a chilly night. But we found blankets in a cupboard and managed to sleep well anyway. All in all, this was not a “wow” experience, but a comfortable enough apartment for two people on a short visit to Barcelona.