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The idyllic Balmes apartment takes its name from the Carrer de Balmes, on which it is located. The neighborhood is known for its architecture, exclusive boutiques and many authentic restaurants and cafes. Two of Antoni Gaudi's most famous buildings - La Pedrera and Casa Batllo - are just blocks aways.
The apartment itself is on the second floor, up one flight of stairs. It features one bedroom with a double bed overlooking the Carrer de Balmes and a second bedroom with a twin trundle bed on the interior side. They share a spacious bathroom with a bathtub, shower attachment and bidet. The separate kitchen has all the amenities a chef could need, including an oven, microwave, stove, kettle, toaster, two sinks, and a dishwasher. Off the balcony featuring two chairs is the comfortable living and dining area that includes a couch (can be converted into a sofa bed), a table and chairs, a TV (local channels) and a DVD player.
WiFi speed as of 4/30/21 54 Mbps Down/54 Mbps Up
What's included
- One week (or more) in a personally selected apartment in the heart of Barcelona.
- Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to Barcelona, or we can purchase tickets on your behalf (See UnTours' air policies)
- Transfer assistance by car service from the airport to your new UnTours home and back at the end of your stay.
- 2-week UnTour: Three 10-trip metro passes and an Articket Museum Pass (good for admission to 6 major city museums).
- 1-week UnTour: Two 10-trip metro passes and an Articket Museum Pass.
- An orientation session given by our superb local staff to start your trip off on the right foot.
- Exclusive local information on our UnTours travel app for your mobile phone to have all of our recommendations at your fingertips before and throughout your trip -researched and written by UnTours staff on the ground in Barcelona and full of the best restaurants, sightseeing, and other suggestions.
- A local cultural event, like a guided tour of the Santa Caterina food market followed by lunch.
- A stash of groceries upon your arrival, so you don’t need to shop right away.
- Pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave.
- Ongoing support with our local representative. Help available when you need it.
L'Eixample, Spain - Barcelona, Home of Balmes
Known as Barcelona's "new town," the Eixample (literally "expansion" in Catalan) neighborhood was built in the late 19th Century after the demolition of Barcelona's old city walls. The area, famous for its wide boulevards and egalitarian design, was borne of the idealism of Catalan engineer Ildefons Cerdà, who imagined a city where green space, mobility and natural lighting combated the ills of congestion and led to a more democratic city environment.
Today, L'Eixample remains an important example of urban planning, but has attracted tourists because of the many modernist buildings which grace its streets. Home to the Quadrat d'Or (Golden Triangle), La Pedrera, the Manzana de la Discordia and Sagrada Familia among many other famous modernist buildings, the neighborhood's main boulevard, the Passeig de Gràcia, is also the top shopping destination in the city. Unlike the old city below it, L'Eixample is surprisingly free of tourists and makes an ideal home base for UnTourists who can explore El Barri Gotic, El Raval, La Ribeira and the bohemian Gracia by foot from their neighborhood. L'Eixample also has excellent cafes and restaurants lining its streets.
Location
Landlord
All of our Barcelona UnTour apartments are managed by professional property management firms. Although there’s no on-site landlord, you can contact a member of their staff by phone should questions or problems arise. And your UnTours host is just a phone call away.
Property details
Here's some important details about this property.
Occupancy
This property sleeps 1-3 people
Sleeping
2 bedrooms: one with double bed, one with a twin bed (with trundle bed)
Bathrooms
1 bathroom with bathtub and shower attachment
Kitchen
Full kitchen, dishwasher
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Level
2nd floor, elevator
Accessibility
Stairs, no elevator
Transportation
Diagonal metro station two blocks away
Minuses
No elevator, small second bedroom (no storage); main bedroom overlooks a busy street (can be noisy)
Pluses
Wi-Fi, balcony, dishwasher, AC
Special Features
Balcony with chairs overlooking Carrer de Balmes, AC (central)
Reviews
Here's what our guests have to say
Joseph Schaefer
The accommodations and location were excellent. Access to transportation was very easy. The apartment was clean, well-equipped, bright, and cheery... an excellent location.
Disclaimer
Our staff have inspected this property and the above description and photographs reflect what they saw at that time. It is possible that the owner has made changes to the property without our knowledge. While we do our best to keep up with any changes or improvements made to our properties, we cannot guarantee that everything in the above description will be accurate.
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- Rooms are ventilated thoroughly.
- All high-touch surfaces are cleaned and sanitized with disinfectant.
- Soft, porous surfaces like sofas and rugs are cleaned before each arrival.
- Linens are washed at the highest heat setting recommended by the manufacturer.
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