THERE IS AN ALDI SUPERMARKET VERY NEARBY
We enjoyed the apartment for a month. The photos in the listing accurately reflect the space. Very stylish and modern in a centuries old building. Lots of light in all the rooms with windows. Two bathrooms and a lift are unusual; just what we needed.
The host, Milica, was there to meet us, arranged transportation to and from the airport, and was very responsive whenever we called. We enjoyed meeting her and her professionalism.
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Previous guests complain about the noise. With the doublepaned windows closed, the noise did not bother us, generally. The garbage collection does occur in the middle of the night and is noisy, but we got used to it. The area is a busy, boisterous tourist attraction in a city. People are out and about well into the night.
The location is great. Having stayed in Bacelona a number of times, we cannot imagine a better location. It is easy to get a taxi at the nearby Pla de Palua. The city is very walkable and most anything you need or want is nearby. You want pastry any time of day? Great coffee? A drink late at night? Lots of great restaurants nearby. There are several small grocery stores within blocks. An Aldi supermarket is down the Passeig Borne, to the right of the Borne Cultural Center.
Restaurants:
We loved Petra on Sombrerers, 13, on the left side of Santa Maria del Mar. The fixed price lunch 13:15-16:00 is fabulous.
Another favorite is Sopa de Pedras, you'll need a taxi ride up to the Eixample, next to the Concepcio Market, between Arago and Valencia, on Passatge del Mercat, 12, for lunch 13:00-16:00 M-F.
Many restaurants for tapas on Argentia. Sagardi for pinxos, Taller de Tapas, El Guindilla, and more. Over by Pla de Palau we found more restaurants, and especiallly liked El Catalana II.
Beautiful apartment, close to everything, we had a very nice stay in Barcelona.