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About the area: Plaça Catalunya / Plaça Universitat
Staying in this apartment means getting the best of both worlds. Just a few steps north, you're in the classy Eixample district. Venture south and instantly you're surrounded by history in the Gothic quarter, or Barri Gòtic.
The apartment is in a historic art deco building close to the University of Barcelona. It was designed by architect Elies Rogent (1821 - 1897) in a style based on Romanica Catalan. Just 200 meters away is Plaa Catalunya, the central square of the city.
Just a minute's walk north from the apartment is the Passeig de Gracia, the central avenue of the Eixample district. Fitting with the grandeur of the buildings and the majestic fountain in the middle, this street hosts some of the most exclusive shops in the city.
And as you stroll from designer shop to department store, you happen upon some of the city's worldwide celebrities: the Gaudí buildings, two of which (La Pedrera and Casa Battlo) are in fact a world heritage site.
Eixample also offers some of the finest restaurants and bars of the city. We would be happy to give you some inside tips during your stay.
A stroll south of the apartment brings you to the Barri Gòtic, the oldest part of the city, famous among others for its many cathedrals. The area, which dates back to medieval times, oozes character and charm. In the narrow, winding streets you come across many boutiques and trendy bars.
Central to the area is Las Ramblas, the connected series of streets famous for its street artists and flower stalls and if you walk down La Rambla, you pass la Boqueria, by far the city's best indoor food market. Definitely worth a visit.
Another district close by is el Raval, an up and coming area where you will find not only the MACBA museum for contemporary art but also many galleries and boutiques. And, just to get you in the mood: if you walk from your apartment to the MACBA museum you come across Plaça Vicenç Martorell, a square with some great bars for breakfast and lunch.
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Plaça Catalunya Barcelona's central square with warehouses such as El Corte Inles, FNAC, Habitat, etc.
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Plaça Universitat, with the old university designed by architect Elies Rogent.
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The Universitat Gardens, a quiet haven in the heart of the city. Sundays the entrance is on c/Diputación.
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Las Ramblas, Barcelona's most famous avenue
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La Boqueria, a spectacular indoor food market on las Ramblas
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the Modernist theatre and concert hall Palau de la Musica and the Liceu opera house
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the picturesque Plaça del Pi in the heart of Barri Gotic, with a frequent farmers' market
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shopping avenue Passeig de Gracia, which features several of Gaud’'s most famous works of architecture
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the Cathedral de la Seu
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Several public parkings
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an internet café
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the subway stops Catalunya and Universitat
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