Where to live in Barcelona in the city center or near the sea for tourists who come on vacation to Spain? What housing options are suitable for families with children for a day or long term? Consider the prices for apartments, apartments, houses from owners near the coast, which can be rented online without intermediaries for 2-3 days or a month, consider a selection of places for accommodation with the best conditions.
To everyone who wants to relax in a beautiful city or simply does not know where to find private accommodation during a business trip, I would like to recommend a few proven housing options. Depending on the financial capabilities and length of stay, a tourist can rent an accommodation in Barcelona inexpensively, for example, a hostel, rent an apartment or stay in a luxury 4-5 star hotel.
Areas in Barcelona where to live better
At this point, we will consider the best areas of the city where you can rent an apartment or house for a long time. The whole city is subdivided into 7 popular holiday destinations out of 10 possible for Russians, where it would be a great idea to stay with the whole family.
City districts map
Area Barceloneta (Barceloneta) is located next to the sea in the tourist area of the city, there are many cafes and restaurants, at night, on every street clubs open where you can spend time until the morning. The most popular place among tourists is the city beach. Rental housing in Barceloneta will be one of the most expensive by local standards. Young people and Russians with a good income like to stay here.
If sightseeing is the main topic of your holiday, then we recommend that you stop your gaze on 5 popular districts of Barcelona:
- Old city (Ciutat Vella): prices are slightly higher than in other areas of the city, but convenient transport links, almost all the best attractions within walking distance and many shops make it possible to stay for a long time.
- Eixample (Eixample): adjacent to the Old Town, next to the Sagrada Familia. There are many 3 star hotels to choose from at an affordable price.
- Gracia (Gràcia): the area is chosen by budget tourists and those who like to live in the city for a long time, most of the private apartments can be rented at a good discount.
- Sants-Montjuic (Sants-Montjuic): a remote area, but the center can be reached by public transport in 15 minutes. Located on a popular hill among tourists, here you can visit architectural buildings, a museum, and an amusement park. In the evening you can enjoy the picturesque panorama or sit in one of the restaurants.
- Forest Court (Les Corts): a place for long-term rental, most of the landlords rent out their homes for at least a month. Prices are lower, when booking an apartment for 3 months, at least all owners go for personal discounts. The location is ideal for a business trip or permanent residence.
Next, we will tell you about good accommodation options based on personal experience, ratings and tourist reviews. The selection is ideal for travelers who are visiting Spain for the first time.
Where to rent cheap housing?
If you are looking for a cheap place to stay in Barcelona then hostel accommodation is ideal. Several times I had to stay in this type of mini-hotel. I would like to share with you my impressions and provide useful information for every tourist.
"The Loft Hostel"
The hostel is located at Provença 318, near Mila's house. Passeig de Gracia and El Bulevard Rosa shopping centers are just 50 meters from the mini-hotel, and the popular Gracia area is 500 meters away. Catalonia's main square is a 7-minute metro ride away.
There is a laundry service, library, bicycle rental (10 euros per day). At the client's choice, the hostel administration offers the following accommodation options:
- Bed in 10 and 12-bed dormitory room - from 30 euros to 40 euros;
- Single room - 67 euros (77 euros without discount) per day.
"TOC Hostel Barcelona"
The hostel offers its guests (subject to booking) a transfer from / to the airport.
The hostel offers:
- Bar;
- Mini market with food products;
- Lounge-living room with TV;
- Safe;
- Individual luggage storage;
- Table games;
- Tour desk with the possibility of purchasing tickets;
- Laundry.
At the choice of guests, the administration offers accommodation in rooms (35 sq.m.), accommodating up to 8 people. The cost of accommodation in such rooms ranges from 35 to 50 euros. The hostel also has double rooms. The price of living per day is from 175 euros.
If you need to accommodate 4 people, you can rent a four-bed room, its cost at a discount - 174 euros (without discount - 213 euros per day). Among the hostel's rooms there is a junior suite with a terrace, which can also accommodate up to 4 people. The rental price is 300 euros per room per day. Breakfast is included in the price of any room, however, if the client wishes, he can refuse it by paying 5-10 euros less.
Rental housing by the sea
"Hotel Serhs del Port" 3 *
The hotel is located at 40 Parallel Avenue, Old Town district. The hotel is located a 10-minute walk from Montjuïc, and a 5-minute walk from the Ramblas, near the Mediterrani beach. La Boqueria restaurant and market are 100 meters away.
The administration offers accommodation in double rooms of the comfort and standard categories. Accommodation prices in Barcelona in this hotel complex range from 130 euros to 175 euros.
For guests:
- Vending machine with drinks;
- Tour agency;
- Dry cleaning;
- Laundry.
For a fee, the hotel can order breakfast in the room.
"Rent Top Apartments Beach-Diagonal Mar"
If you are looking to rent an apartment in Barcelona by the sea, then the hotel complex “Rent Top Apartments Beach-Diagonal Mar” is what you need. The hotel is a tenement building located in the Diagonal Mar area. For all hotel guests, open access to wi-fi. The only drawback of the hotel, in my opinion, is the lack of free private parking. However, public parking is available 100 meters from the hotel at a cost of EUR 17.50 per day.
The hotel has rooms of various categories:
- Two-bedroom apartment with an area of 75 sq.m. and a terrace accommodating up to 6 people. Cost per room per day -330 euros (at a discount);
- Three-bedroom apartments - from 375 euros (at a discount). The usual price for a four-room suite is 505 euros per night;
- Comfortable 4-bedroom apartments that can accommodate up to 10 people - from 495 to 580 euros.
Private accommodation in Barcelona city center
Today, renting an apartment is as affordable as renting a hotel room. I want to share my own experience by talking about two options for private apartments in which I stayed with my family.
"No 24"
The apartment is located at 24 Carrer de Ferrand Street, Old Town. Plaça Catalunya is just a 5-minute walk from the building. There is also a large Supermarke, Mc Fast Food Cafe 100 meters from the building. Donald, La Boqueria market.
The apartment complex has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including free Wi-Fi. The choice of the tourist is offered:
- Apartments - studio, accommodating up to two people - 143 euros per day;
- Apartment for a family with a child (my family stayed in this room) - 175 euros per day;
- Apartment - loft for 4 persons - 199 euros (no discount). The regular price is € 215 per day.
Apartment Ramblas
The apartments are located on the famous Ramblas. A two-minute walk from the complex is the Taller de tapas restaurant, Starbucks bar, Boqueria market, the huge shopping area Plaça de Sant Josep Oriol.
Each room has all the necessary household appliances (stove, air conditioner, toaster, washing machine, microwave oven, TV, etc.).The choice of tourists is offered accommodation in luxury apartments. We stayed in a studio apartment with a balcony that can accommodate up to 4 people. At a discount, room rent is 160 euros per day, the usual price is 220 euros per day.
As you can see, the prices for rental housing in Barcelona are quite affordable, especially if you rent private apartments using discounts, for example, when booking a room on the online portal booking.com.
The best 5 star Barcelona hotels in the center
Hotel The Serras
Within walking distance from the hotel are the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar, Royal Square, the Picasso Boutique Museum. A special feature of the hotel is the presence of a lounge bar and a gourmet restaurant on the roof of a multi-storey building with magnificent landscapes. The old building itself is made in the original style, and the facades are decorated with stained glass windows and patterns. Among the services of the first-class hotel are free Wi-Fi, concierge, car rental, including a limousine, transfer from / to the airport.
At the choice of the tourist, the administration offers rooms with all the amenities of superior comfort. All apartments are designed in an elegant style, equipped with everything you need to stay. Upon check-in, guests are provided with slippers, towels, bathrobes, bed linen, and cosmetics sets. The hotel administration offers:
- Rooms ranging from 30 sq.m. with a balcony, accommodating up to 3-4 people. The cost of living per day is 335 euros.
- Double rooms of the category Grand and Deluxe with an area of 40 sq.m. with a balcony. The rental price per day is 415 euros.
"Mercer Hotel"
This hotel is also located in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. A feature of the 5-star complex is the presence of an outdoor swimming pool on the roof of the hotel building.
In addition, there is a beautiful garden in the inner courtyard of the hotel. For tourists, accommodation is offered in two-bed deluxe apartments, the price of accommodation in which varies from 370 to 530 euros per day. Upon request, the guest can order breakfast in the room at a cost of 30 euros.
Special offers with discounts
As you can see, there are a large number of accommodation options for tourists, it all depends on your preferences and financial capabilities. If you are interested in really good hotels all over the country, then be sure to check our rating of holidays in Spain by the sea and prices for accommodation in the best hotel complexes.
