Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find our office and our Universitat Apartments and Rooms.

Urgell Apartment

Carrer Comte d’Urgell 53, Barcelona 08008

Marimon Apartment

Avenida Diagonal 576, Barcelona 08021

Enric Granados Apartment

Carrer Enric Granados 75, Barcelona 08008

Our address: Ronda Universitat 11, 08007 Barcelona. (intersection: Carrer Balmes)

Once you arrive at the building, ring the doorbell with the name tag ‘DestinationBCN’.

Please give us a call from the airport, port, train station or car to confirm your arrival. The number to call from 9:30 to 18:30 is (+34 935325267). For arrivals before 9:30 or after 18:30 call us on (+34 935141950).
One of us will then go to the apartment to welcome you.

+ Airport arrivals: Call us once you have collected your luggage

+ Train arrivals: Call us from the train station, upon arrival

+ Port arrivals: provide arrival time to the port and call us once you disembark from the cruise ship

+ By car: provide estimated arrival time and call us when you are 1 hour away from arriving to the apartment

From BCN airport El Prat by taxi

You can take a taxi which costs approximately 30 euros. This includes a supplement on top of the meter´s price of 3,10 euros for airport transport and 1 euro per piece of luggage in the trunk. It’s about half an hour ride. The taxi can drop you off at the front door. The intersection street (=esquina) is Carrer Balmes.

From BCN airport El Prat by Aerobus

You can also take the Aerobus (5,90 euros p/person) and get off at the Plaça Universitat stop.

From there it is about 3 minutes walk to the apartment. The bus ride takes about 35 minutes.

Please note the bus does not depart from this stop on the way back to the airport. You will have to go to the Plaça Catalunya stop.

From BCN airport El Prat by train

The R2 train from the airport departs from the T2 terminal and does not stop at the T1. The nearest stop to the apartment is Passeig de Gracia station. From there it is about 10 minutes walking to the apartment. There is also a taxi stop next to the metro station. Getting there by train is not the easiest / fastest option.

From Sants train station

You can take a taxi, which cost approximately 15 euros. This includes a supplement on top of the meter´s price of 2,10 euros for train station transport and 1 euro per piece of luggage in the trunk. It takes about 15 minutes.

You can also take the L3 green metro line from Sants Estacio stop to Plaça Catalunya stop.

At Plaça Catalunya head towards LaCaixa bank (yellow-blue logo) in one of the corners and take Ronda Universitat street towards Placa Universitat. It is about 4 minutes walking to the apartment.

From the Port

You can take a taxi which costs approx. 12 euros. This includes a supplement on top of the meter´s price of

3,10 euros for port transport, and 1 euro per piece of luggage in the trunk. It takes about 10-12 minutes.

By car

The nearest parking is called Saba/Bamsa and it is located two blocks away from the building, on Rambla Catalunya 15, (intersection: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes). You can see the exact location on a map here

When staying several days, we recommend getting the MULTIDIA ticket, which you can purchase online here

Tickets are available from 1 to 31 days. One day tickets costs online 19 euros (based on natural days, not hourly), when purchasing several days a discount is applied (3 days 45 euros, 7 days 95 euros).

If staying 1, 2 or 3 days it is advisable to purchase tickets online since it is considerably less expensive.

You may also buy Multidia tickets of 4 or more days from the office in the parking itself.
They are open 24 hours.

Lets face it, many people come to Spain for the sunshine! Our apartments with spacious terraces ensure that you get a little piece of heaven with your very own intimate hideaway. Simply open the doors to expand your living space and enjoy the open air, A perfect place to unwind with a book, enjoy a meal or chat until the sun goes down.

Lets face it, it is frustrating to wait around for the bathroom when you just want to head out and explore the city. Our 2 bed / 2 bathroom apartments solve this issue, with fully equipped and refreshing en suite bathrooms that are ideal for all travel companions.

What better way to show a loved one how much they mean to you than with a luxurious and ultra-stylish suite? Our one-bedroom apartments are an intimate base for exploring the city with that special someone in your life.

Two is company…three is not a crowd! We have apartments that can connect with others, linking them into one grand apartment with 3 bedrooms and either 2 or 3 bathrooms. Not only will you have more space, bathrooms and beds, but privacy as well.

You’ll feel right at home with your own collection of music and movies when you connect your devices to the Apple TV. You can also enjoy the selection we’ve left for our guests. It’s the perfect way to relax before a night out or after a busy day.

Our apartments offer a complimentary selection of Malin + Goetz natural skin and hair products, a little treat at your home from home. You will find nourishing Peppermint Shampoo, purifying Dark Rum Body Wash and hydrating Cilantro Conditioner to ensure that you feel invigorated during your time with us. You can even buy a mini travel kit for yourself or others, perfect for any product lover.

There’s nothing better than waking up to a rich, freshly brewed coffee in the comfort of your home. Our apartments are equipped with Nespresso machines and capsules from Novell, a fine local brand served in top restaurants and cafes around the city. Their biodegradable capsules ensure the perfect cup of coffee every time.

We offer our guests a selection of Sans & Sans teabags, a local business producing top quality tea of unique and irresistible varieties. Take some time to savor the flavors contained inside these hand-stitched teabags: Manhattan Rooibos, Tila Night, and Ceylan Breakfast are just a few.