I have to agree with one of the reviews written before my stay. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
To begin, booking the apartment could not have been easier. Communication was quick and the price was more than fair. Our flight landed around 8am. After making it through Customs and driving from El Prat, we arrived around 11am, much earlier than the 3pm check-in time. Through prior communication with the Lugaris team, we were able to drop our bags in a completely secured “locker room” type section of their office. This gave us complete peace of mind while we checked out a local park and took lunch and a café. Best yet, the team allowed us to check-in two hours early and provided excellent recommendations and literature about Poblenou.
As for the apartment itself, it had everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable and the shower had excellent pressure. The kitchen is well stocked with the necessities for cooking. We made a simple breakfast every morning before work. What I really liked is that the manual they have with helpful tips came in four languages, including English. Best of all, there is an awesome pool on the 5th floor that overlooks the ocean. It’s a smaller pool, but we enjoyed it after long runs on the boardwalk.
As for the location, Poblenou in general cannot be beat. I’ve had the pleasure of staying in Barcelona six or so times for work and keep coming back to this area. The apartment is literally across the last street from the beach. The main Ramblas is visible from the apartment and maybe a 1 minute walk. There you will find shops, restaurants, cafes, etc. to meet anyone’s favorite cuisine. Poblenou is happening but not in a loud, touristy way. It’s truly a family neighborhood and is very quiet after dinner hours (keep in mind late dinners are the norm). There’s at least two metro stops within walking distance as well as bike shares. There’s a huge grocery store a few blocks away as well as many fruit stands and shops where you can pick up beer, snacks, water, etc. Poblenou is my favorite area of Barcelona to stay in due to the location of the beach, it being non-touristy, and the people. So welcoming and accommodating. If your Spanish is even just subpar like mine, you will never feel intimidated.
In summary, I highly recommend Lugaris for your next visit due to the location, price, and comfort of the apartment. Two enthusiastic thumbs up. We will be back!