Beautiful&Private off Las Ramblas!

Apartment - Private room · Carrer dels Escudellers, Barcelona, Cataluña 08002, Spain

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This is some information about our place, if you are interested why not send us a message, we are normally very quick to respond :)

What we offer:

A 30 min walking tour in the Gothic quarter around the apartment for inside tips on Catalan traditions, Spanish culture, great restaurants, nice cafe's, funky bars, historical sites, Gaudi buildings and great things to see and do in Barcelona.

WiFi connection.

There is also clean towels, sheets and a fan (Barcelona is hot during the summer!)
(toilet paper, soap, washing powder for your clothes)

There is also the washing machine if you need it, and of course there is a basic kitchen if you don't want to eat out. There is a shower that has hot water 24 hours a day and my grandmother, Rosa, cleans the house every day.

About the room:

This is a super huge room in the centre of Barcelona. It has a dining table, a king size Japanese bed, a single bed, two balconies and plenty of space to store your things. This used to be my room and I really styled the room to be comfortable, peaceful and romantic. The bed in particular is really cosy and comfortable plus it feels like a separate room when you close the curtains. I left books, candles and little lamps to make you feel in control of the mood!

We really tried to create an environment that allows our guests to feel that they are in their own home. There is an option to host up to 4 people without making the room overcrowded.

It is my humble (!) opinion that this is a GREAT location to stay in if you are visiting Barcelona. Once here you will see that you are in the midst of the daily humdrum of Barcelona living!

The room itself is very private from the rest of the apartment with a long corridor leading into it. You will love the view of the street below form the balconies. It’s a very energetic and lively street with many typical day to day scenes from Barcelona; one could nearly understand this cities life simply from watching the street from the balcony.

There are two bathrooms, one with a shower and toilet and the other with just a toilet and wash basin. This authentic apartment is full of Catalan memories with old Spanish tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, wooden beams all along the apartment and typical Spanish shutters. This traditional apartment is huge (185m squared) with this room measuring 60m2 just to yourself.

It is perfect for couples on a romantic week-end, travellers wanting an authentic stay in Barcelona or even a small family in search of the many activities for kids and parents alike.
(Parents of small children should note there are two lovely playgrounds just around the corner from the apartment, each safely enclosed and in full view of the outdoor restaurants.)

The room has 3 big window shutters and is very well lit, it has double glazing for the noise but some noise still gets through, so if you are a very light sleeper bring ear plugs!

NOTE: We just moved apartment so we do not live in this apartment but we live a few minutes away and visit the house twice a day, we also try to organize tours so every guest has the opportunity to go on one (more than 4 tours per week)

About the price:

There is a 15 euro charge per extra guest. There is no charge for children under 3 :)

About the location:

The apartment is located in the centre of Barcelona in the 1st District “ La Ciutat Vella”, it is in the heart of the Gothic quarter next to "Plaza Reial" with lanterns by Gaudi and a step away from The Famous pedestrian boulevard " The Ramblas" (The main street in Barcelona) with Gaudi's building "Palau Guell" 1 Min away. We are situated close to most of the well-known tourist attractions. The apartment is on "Escudellers street" famous for having its old restaurants and Catalan Tapas bars. There is also ‘’Plaza St. George Orwell’ (locally known as “Plaza Tripi"), all around the corner. The nearby streets contain many of the city's most emblematic buildings.

The narrow, winding streets create quite a labyrinth meaning it can take a while to get one's bearings! I recommend that you should always look up and around in case of missing some of the nicest sites. The Gothic quarter has plenty of peaceful squares (plazas) where you can relax and enjoy your surroundings. If we are around during your stay I will gladly take you on a tour of the neighbourhood so you can find your feet here!

Transport is easily accessible in this part of town (metro, taxi, bus). However this quarter is relatively small and most of the city’s attractions are a walk away distance.
Getting to the apartment couldn’t be easier with the shuttle bus leaving the airport regularly to “Plaza Cataluña”. The apartment is roughly 12 minutes walk from Plaza Cataluña down the Ramblas. Or alternatively one stop on the metro to “Liceu” L3 (green line) leaving you a minute away. There is also a taxi stand 30 meters down the street plus 24h underground parking.

About us:

My girlfriend and I have been living here in Barcelona on and off for about 5 years. We have a 3 year old little girl called Jasmin. Anoeschka is Irish, I am half Catalan and English and we just love to travel and meet new people! We also adore languages and between us speak Spanish, French and English :)

For any further information please contact us - we will be willing to help in any way possible!
Florian, Anoeschka and lady Jasmin :)

  • Room type: Private room
  • Bed type: Real Bed
  • Accommodates: 4
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 0
  • Extra people: $19 / night after 2 guests
  • Weekly Price: $499 /week
  • Monthly Price: $1996 /month
  • Security Deposit: $130
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Country: Spain
  • Size: 646ft2 / 60m2
  • Cancellation: Strict
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  • What a wonderful stay! Excellent location! Florian and Anu are super sweet and very helpful and friendly. The place is very comfortable and the location is prime. I am looking forward to staying here again!

    May 2012
  • The place was wonderful! We didn´t get to see much of Anu, but Flo was super helpful in giving us tips on where to go to places that weren´t too touristy. His walking tour of the Gothic area was great, there´s so much history and he knows tons of little fun-facts that make the trip really interesting. The apartment had tons of character, and was very lively -- there was always someone around to say hello! The room is more than enough space for 2, and there´s a little cot thing that could easily hold a third. It´s a little noisy, but that´s only because the location couldn´t be any better RIGHT in the heart of Barcelona. Highly recommend this place!

  • Flo & Anu's place is fantastic ! A typical spanish flat with lot of rooms (5) ! The bathroom is quiet old and need a good refresh, the room is noisy if you want to sleep early but the ambiance of Barcelona and the kindness of Flo make you forget that!! We did the little tour in the old city, really cool. We ate very well and enjoyed this fabulous city ! Definitively a great place to recommend :)

  • 4.5 stars if I could give it. Main con: Noise Staying here was one of the highlights of my 3-day Barcelona experience. Anu and Flo were both friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. I learned a lot about the local area from them. The apartment itself is cute, colorful, and historic. I took a lot of photos just inside the apartment the first day, while I was stuck waiting for a traveling companion. The location is beautiful, lively, and very historic, in the heart of the gothic quarter. I enjoyed wandering around and felt very at home. It helped that a great vegan cafe is just down the road at the plaza george orwell! Unfortunately, the noise from the bar next door, the apartment building, and the street in general (including the metal doors of opening and closing shops) made it very hard to sleep--usually I slept through it, but the last night I didn't get much sleep and was testy the next day. If noise is a dealbreaker--and not just an "all things being equal, I'd rather have somewhere quiet" type thing, but a real requirement--do not stay here. Also, it's up several flights of stairs with no elevator. I could do it, but that might be unmanageable for some people. I couldn't recommend this place more highly to people who can sleep through noise (or are going to be out partying with the rest of the street) and are physically capable of the stairs. It's not just a place to stay--it's an experience, and it's a historic family-owned home.

  • The stay was wonderful; Anu had great personality and was very helpful.

  • Seems a little redundant to leave another glowing review for these guys, but they deserve it. Great apartment in the heart of Barcelona with wonderful hosts. My only caution to folks who might want to stay here is to ask for a room in the back of the house if you are a light sleeper, as some of the street noise makes it upstairs -- especially when there's a soccer match on!

  • The location of this spacious apartment is perfect. Just a stone's throw from the busy La Rambla, the Gothic quarter and scores of cafes, restaurants, bars and squares. The hosts were super friendly and helpful.

  • The room is nice and clean in a really good location, thats worth it. On the contrary the bathroom is really old and not very cozy but it was cleaned every day. I really recommend staying at Flo & Anu apartment.

  • Estuvo perfecto! La ubicación es inmejorable, la buena onda y atención también! lo recomiendo! :)

  • Everything was very commandable. Flo was very helpful and friendly and gave us a lot of insider information. The room was tidy with a little balcony and the flat has two bathrooms and a kitchen. The flat is centrally located, one minute walk to la rambla. Because of that it is very loud at night, but perfect for party-goer. We thank you again very cordially, return gladly again times to such an overnight accomodation.

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Florian & Anu

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  • Languages: English, Español, Français
  • Groups: Photography, Architects, Traveling, Crana College, Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle, FC Barcelona, WWF
  • School: London Lycee
  • Work: Tour guide
  • About: Great to meet you! My name is Florian and I'm half Catalan and half English. I grew up between London and Barcelona. I live with my beautiful family with whom I travel extensively with. I live to explore and meet new people, cultures and places. Living new experiences is very important to me as it helps me to further the art of life. I love Barcelona, it is a city that for me uniquely combines history with an exciting youthful energy. I hope everyone who visits here is as enchanted with it as I am. Hi there! I'm Anoeschka and I live in Barcelona with my partner, Florian and our little daughter, Jasmin. I adore to travel and learn. Being a mix of Irish, Czeck and Dutch I guess it is in my blood to search out new environments and situations! I have a passion for architecture, music and culture; hence the need to travel! I love languages but I also enjoy the challange of communicating past language barriers. I am very excited to share the experience of this magical city, Barcelona! Recently we have discovered the joy of hosting people coming to Barcelona and sharing our home, city and knowledge of this place. Hasta Luego, see you soon :)
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