Wow! Probably one of the best Airbnb Experiences EVER! Let me break things down for you:
Accommodations: there are 4 rooms and the place has like 7-8 balconies. The place was spotless clean. The cleaning lady spends like 6-8 hours cleaning and leaves everything spotless! There are two full bathrooms available so there is never a wait to go to the restroom. There are three other AirBnB rooms but everyone is super respectful, quiet, and met people from all over the world.
The bed was super comfy and the comforter was super plush and warm. At night the house is kept at 22c which for me is too warm so I loved having my own balcony that I could leave cracked open to allow nice cool air in. The Room comes with a Closet, and Coat Rack and plenty of plugs for phones etc.
The Location: at Face Value the area doesn’t seem like the best, BUT it’s actually perfect because there were plenty of bars, restaurants, and Las Ramblas just a short walk away! All of the local coffee shops charge like $1.50eu for coffee etc. So super affordable. Also only a 5 min taxi away from Gourmet Restaurants like Hoja Santa and Tickets.
Ramblas is like a 7-10 min walk. Marin is about 12-20 min walk. But again so much to see in all directions. Alert: I came in January, it’s winter and many places close early, or don’t open so don’t hesitate to call ahead. But the Bar Raval literal downstairs from the Apartment has delicious Tortilla Española, Beer, and is always busy when open!
The Host:
Vincent was a sweetheart and let me check in early since my 15 hour flight had landed at 6:40 am in BCN. I checked in at 10:30 am after roaming around seeing nothing was open other than coffee shops.
Vincent has lots of good tips to share like downloading the FreeNow or Cabify App yo help you order a Cab to get far distances. Take Bus or Train to Sitges or other close areas! He also recommends bars and restaurants that are nearby so he is a good place to ask for recommendations.
He is respectful, not creepy, super accommodating and just an all around sweet human. Such a pleasure to stay here!
Traveling Tips:
-Make sure to bring Adapters! I’m from US and our plugs dont work here!
-Pack light! People dress casually everywhere! The cobblestone streets make it hard to roll luggage so consider that!
-in the winter the sun does not rise until 8am! And sets at 5/6pm, so make good use of your time early in the day for sight seeing.
-Most restaurants close form 2-5 so pay attention to open/close times.
-AeroBus from Airport (To Plaza Catalunya) costs $5.90 eu and drops you off about 7 min walk from apartment. Take the Urguell Stop.