Wifi
Your apartment has a wireless Internet connection. See below the log-in details:
Network: UNI Tiptoe 5Ghz
Password: barcelona1234
Network: UNI Tiptoe 2.4Ghz
Password: barcelona1234
We suggest connecting to the above networks first; however, if you have connection issues you may also try the following:
Network: UNI Mila 5Ghz
Network: UNI Riva-Cadaques 5Ghz
Network: UNI Rooms 5Ghz
Network: UNI Moon 5Ghz
Network: UNI Figi-Walden 5Ghz
Network: UNI Finn-Ghost 5Ghz
Network: UNI Mila 2.4Ghz
Network: UNI Riva-Cadaques 2.4Ghz
Network: UNI Rooms 2.4Ghz
Network: UNI Moon 2.4Ghz
Network: UNI Figi-Walden 2.4Ghz
Network: UNI Finn-Ghost 2.4Ghz
The password for all of the above networks is: barcelona1234
Keys & Check-out
During check-in, you will be provided with two electronic keys (tags). Each of the tags opens 3 doors: the main building door, the entrance hall door and your apartment door.
+ Main building door: hold the tag in front of the black box located below the buzzers and push the door after you hear a beep and see a green light.
+ Entrance hall door at apartment level and your apartment door: hold the tag in front of the black cylinder and you will get a green light. Then turn the cylinder and push the door (note: some cylinders turn counter clockwise).
Make sure you always double lock these doors
– When entering, just manually turn the lock.
– When exiting, repeat the entering procedure but turn the cylinder the opposite way.
For security reasons, please do not keep the address of the apartment together with the tags.
If you lose any of the tags, notify us immediately and note that you are responsible for the cost of a new one. DestinationBCN has the right to change the lock entirely if considered necessary.
Upon check-out, just leave both tags on the table in the apartment and close the doors behind you (without locking).
Kitchen appliances & Garbage
DISHWASHER
+ You will find the detergent dispenser on the inside of the dishwasher door. Open it by pressing the release tab.
+ Put one of the tablets provided (underneath the kitchen sink) in the dispenser.
+ Close the dispenser by sliding the cover over the detergent deposit and press down on the arrow until it clicks shut.
+ Turn the machine on by pressing the ON/OFF button located at the left of the door (next to the Bosch logo)
+ Select the appropriate program by pressing one of the buttons to the left of the digital screen. Once the program is selected, it will light up in red and the digital screen will show the running time.
+ Press the START button on the far right of the door and the running time will stay still on the screen
+ Close the door and the dishwasher will start. At the end of the selected cycle it will stop and beep.
+ Open the door and press the ON/OFF button to make sure the machine is switched off.
STOVE
+ Place the pot or pan on the desired burner
+ Press the POWER button at the far left.
+ Select the burner you wish to cook on by pressing the + icon. As you press, it will indicate which burner you are about to cook on.
+ Press the numbers at the bottom to adjust the temperature.
Please note that this stove works on an induction system. It won’t get red and hot until you put a pan on it. If you use glass or ceramic kitchenware, the stove will not heat.
You can lock and unlock the stove by pressing and holding the key/hand symbol for 4 seconds (next to the on/off button). The key symbol will lit up when the stove is locked.
If you press the key/hand symbol once, the hand symbol will lit up and the stove will be locked for 35 seconds so that it can be cleaned. After that, it will unlock automatically.
OVEN & MICROWAVE
Your apartment has a combined oven / microwave.
HOW TO USE THE MICROWAVE
+ Press the ON/OFF button on the left (Oven mode will be shown as default).
+ Press on MENU and then press on MICROWAVE.
+ Choose the power (90, 180, 360, 600, 1000).
+ The default of 1 minute will appear on the center screen. Choose more or less time by turning the silver circle around the center screen.
+ Press the START /STOP button located at the far right.
HOW TO USE THE OVEN
+ Press the ON/OFF button on the left. Types of heating (Oven mode) will be shown as default.
+ Press on the desired heating type. To see the full list of options turn the silver circle around the center screen:
– 4D hot air
– Top/Bottom heating
– Hot air eco
– Top/Bottom heating eco
– Hot air grilling
– Grill, large area
– Pizza setting
– Intensive heat
– Slow cook
– Bottom heating
– Desiccate
– Keep warm
– Plate warming
On each option you may adjust the temperature and time. To do that, press on “Temperature” or “Cook.time” and then adjust the number by turning the silver circle around the center screen.
Note that for the Grill, large area and Grill, small area options you’ll have to select within 3 preset levels of temperature (Level 1: minimum, Level 2: medium or Level 3: maximum)
+ Press the START / STOP button located at the far right.
WASHER/DRYER
You will find a supply of towels in your apartment. Should you need any more, please don’t hesitate to ask us. We will be happy to replace towels. We kindly request that you do not wash them yourself, since we use special products.
Your apartment has a washer/dryer combination machine.
WASHING
You may wash and dry uninterruptedly or only wash. Make sure you set the desired option before starting the cycle.
+ Pour detergent into dispenser number 2 (II). It is the big one on the right.
+ Press the ON/OFF button (above the orange one)
+ Select program number 6 (30-minute wash, half a load max) This program has a preset maximum temperature of 30ºC, but by pressing the temperature button on the far left below the digital screen you can select Cold as an alternative.
+ Set the desired drying option *(see details below). Note that if you only want to wash, the led light below the sun symbol above the screen must be off and the three led lights to the left will be on. To de-select the drying option press any of the two drying buttons (to the right of the temperature button below the screen) until the led light below the sun symbol is off (see image below).
+ Press the START/PAUSE button to start the wash cycle
At the end of the cycle the END indicator light will flash for 2-3 minutes and the DOOR LOCK indicator will be red. After this time, the machine will beep, the END indicator light will stay still and the DOOR LOCK indicator light will turn off. The door may now be opened. Please do not attempt to force the door open, it can only be opened once the DOOR LOCK indicator light turns off.
After taking out your laundry switch the washer-dryer off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
*Drying options
There are two different option to set up the dryer: time-based and level-based.
– Use the TIME-BASED DRYING button (center button below the screen) to set the desired drying duration: 40’, 90’, 120’, 150’ or 180′.
– Use the LEVEL-BASED DRYING button (on the far right below the screen) to set the desired drying level:
Cupboard – suitable for laundry which can be put back in a cupboard without being ironed.
Hanger – ideal for clothes which do not need to be dried fully
Iron – suitable for clothes which will need ironing afterwards. the remaining dampness softens creases, making them easier to remove.
It is important that you don’t go over the maximum allowed load of each washing cycle for the dryer to work properly.
Other wash programs include:
– 1: Sport, for lightly soiled sports clothing / 55′ / half a load max
– 2: Dark, for dark-coloured / 70′ / half a load max
– 3: Anti -odour, for clothing with bad odours (select 60º for cottons or 40º for synthetics) / 110′ / half a load max
– 4: Delicate / 80′ / less than half a load max
– 5: Wool, wool and cashmere / 70′ / less than half a load max
– 7: Cottons with Pre-wash, extremely soiled whites / 230′ / full load max
– 8: Cotton Standard, heavily soiled whites and resistant colours / 175′ / full load max
– 9: Synthetic, heavily soiled resistant colours
– 10: Coloured, for bright colou-red clothes / 100′ / full load max
– 11: Eco Cotton, lightly soiled whites and delicate colours / 170′ / full load max
– 12: Eco Synthetic / 120′ / full load max
– Bucket symbol: rinse/ 50′ / full load max
– Spin symbol: spin and drain /10′ / full load max
You may adjust the preset temperature of the programs with the Temperature button to the far left at the bottom of the screen.
DRYING ONLY
+ Press the ON/OFF button (above the orange one)
+ Select the appropriate washing program depending on what you are drying (see program list above) This will determine the maximum drying time or level as it varies per program.
+ Press the drying-only button to exclude the washing cycle (see image below)
+ Select the desired dying option: time-based or level-based
– Use the TIME-BASED DRYING button (center button below the screen) to set the desired drying duration: 40’, 90’, 120’, 150’ or 180′.
– Use the LEVEL-BASED DRYING button (on the far right below the screen) to set the desired drying level:
Cupboard – suitable for laundry which can be put back in a cupboard without being ironed.
Hanger – ideal for clothes which do not need to be dried fully.
Iron – suitable for clothes which will need ironing afterwards. the remaining dampness softens creases, making them easier to remove.
It is important that you don’t go over the maximum allowed load of each washing cycle for the dryer to work properly.
+ Press the START/PAUSE button
At the end of the cycle the END indicator light will flash for 2-3 minutes and the DOOR LOCK indicator will be red. After this time, the machine will beep, the END indicator light will stay still and the DOOR LOCK indicator light will turn off. The door may now be opened. Please do not attempt to force the door open, it can only be opened once the DOOR LOCK indicator light turns off.
After taking out your laundry switch the washer-dryer off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
GARBAGE
In warm climates, like in Spain, it is advisable to take the garbage out regularly. This can be done at anytime of the day, by taking it to the garbage containers located on Balmes street.
Turn left when you exit the building and once you get to the corner just cross Balmes street and turn left. You’ll find the grey general garbage containers half way the street and the coloured recycling containers at the end of the street.
+ Grey container: general
+ Brown container: organic
+ Yellow container: plastic
+ Blue container: paper/cardboard
+ Green container: glass
TV & Apple TV
TV
You may watch local channels in spanish and catalan OR satellite channels in different languages. Press the POWER button on the TV remote control. If the image doesn’t appear, press the INPUT button (square with an arrow symbol) on the same remote control and select TV.
You will then have to choose between watching local channels in spanish and catalan OR satellite channels in different languages:
+ Press the OK button on the center of the remote control
+ Select Antenna Type by pressing the small yellow square button in the remote control
+ Use the arrow on the remote control to choose between Satellite (international channels) or Air (local channels)
Puedes ver canales locales en español y catalán O canales internacionales en distintos idiomas. Presiona el botón de ENCENDIDO del mando. Si la imagen no aparece, presiona el botón de MODO del mando (simbolo de cuadrado con flecha) y selecciona TV.
Luego tendrás que elegir entre ver canales locales en español y catalán O canales internacionales en distintos idiomas:
+ Presiona el boton de OK en el centro del mando
+ Selecciona Antena Type presionando el boton pequeño amarillo del mando
+ Usa las flechas en el mando para elegir entre Satellite (canales internacionales) o Air (canales locales)
HOW TO USE THE APPLE TV TO WATCH MOVIES OR LISTEN TO MUSIC
You can use the Apple TV to access our collection of music and movies, or to connect your own devices to access your own libraries. To use the Apple TV:
+ Turn on the normal TV
+ Press the INPUT button (square with an arrow symbol)
+ Choose HDMI1
+ Press any key on the Apple remote control in order to turn on the Apple TV. A small white light indicates that it is on.
+ The main menu with several apps should appear on the screen. If that’s not the case and you get a black screen with Airplay information instead, just press the Menu button on the remote control.
+Choose ‘movies’ or ‘music’ to access our collection, which you’ll find under ‘purchased movies’ and ‘my music’. You may also access Netflix with your own account or any of the other available apps.
To go to MOVIE SETTINGS for chapters and subtitles, press play to start watching the selected movie and then hold the round silver button in the middle of the Apple TV remote control for a few seconds.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR DEVICE THROUGH AIRPLAY
With Airplay, you can stream your own music, photos, and videos to the Apple TV.
+ From your iPhone, connect by swiping up the hidden menu from the bottom of the screen. From your computer, connect by selecting the Airplay icon from the upper right menu of your computer screen.
+ Select Airplay (skip this step if connecting with a computer).
+ Select the name of the apartment you are staying at and turn on the MIRRORING option (the name of your apartment can be found on the front page of the leaflet. There is no need to turn ‘mirroring’ on if you are connecting from a computer.)
+ A code will appear on the TV screen. You will have to enter this code on your device. Once the code has been entered, the device will be connected to the TV and you can start using it.
HOW TO USE THE APPLE TV REMOTE CONTROL
The Apple TV remote control is the little silver one.
The big, round silver button in the middle works like the ‘enter’ button on a keyboard. The black circle around it works as arrows to go left, right, up or down in the different menus.
By pressing the MENU button, you will go backwards. If you hold it for 5 seconds, it returns to the main menu.
By pressing the big, round silver button for a few seconds while a movie is playing, the movie settings menu will appear.
The Apple TV can be switched off by going back to the main menu and holding the PLAY/PAUSE button for a few seconds.
Air Conditioner & Heater
The air conditioner in your apartment both cools and heats the apartment. You can also set it to dehumidify or ventilate the air.
HOW TO USE THE AIR CONDITIONER
+ To turn the system on or off, press the grey ON/OFF button below the screen.
+ Select the operation mode by pressing the button with several icons below the Temp. arrows. (snowflake = cool; water drop = dehumidify; fan = ventilate; sun = heat).
+ Set the temperature (Celsius) by pressing the TEMP arrows.
+ Set the fan speed by pressing the button with a fan symbol
In order for the machine to function properly, the operating icon needs to correspond to the function you want: lowering the temperature to 20ºC when set to heat will not produce the same result as lowering it to 20º when set to cool.
Love one another
We are delighted that you have chosen to stay with us and will do everything to ensure that you have a pleasant stay. In return, we ask that you act responsibly and do not inconvenience other guests or neighbours. Please pay attention to the following:
+ No noise is allowed in the apartment (including the terrace when applicable) after 9:00 PM . In the event of excessive noise nuisance, DestinationBCN maintains the right to evict the guests without refunding the rental fee.
+ Guests are not permitted to host parties in the apartment or in the adjacent communal areas.
+ The amount of people staying in the apartment cannot exceed the amount of people the booking is made for.
+ Smoking is not allowed in the apartments and communal areas.
+ Guests are obliged to leave the apartment at the time agreed on upon checking in. When breaching the agreement the guest is liable to a fine of 350 euros per day.
+ On departure, the apartment should be in a generally clean condition.
+ Damages done to the apartment’s contents as a result of deliberate, criminal or reckless behavior, such as breakages, leaving the apartment in an especially dirty condition or accidental damage, will be forfeited to the guest. The amount shall be established by determining the replacement value or the repair cost of each object so it can be returned to the exact state it was in before the incident occurred. DestinationBCN reserves the right to charge the credit card submitted to cover the damage caused.
+ Pets are not allowed.
At your doorstep
TOURIST INFORMATION – SUPERMARKETS – CASH MACHINES
DRY CLEANING – PHARMACIES – BAKERIES & PASTRY SHOPS
TOURIST INFORMATION
The nearest tourist office is located on Placa Catalunya, Barcelona’s main square, just a block away (to the left when you exit the building). The entrance is in front of El Corte Ingles department store.
Tourist info signposts will lead you to the stairs towards the underground office.
Plaça Catalunya 17
Website
SUPERMARKETS
There are several convenient stores located on your street which are good for basics. Otherwise we recommend the following nearby supermarkets.
ALDI
Aldi is a large supermarket that offers a good variety of products. It’s the closest supermarket to your accommodation.
Tallers 74
Website
EL CORTE INGLES
El Corte Inglés department store on Plaça Catalunya has an excellent supermarket located in the basement. It offers all the basics, a variety of gluten-free and healthy products and a gourmet department.
Plaça Catalunya 23
Website
VERITAS
Veritas is a renowned chain of organic supermarkets offering only organic products, including fruits and vegetables. They also have a variety of gluten-free alternatives.
Diputació 247
Website
CASH MACHINES
There are plenty of cash machines all over Barcelona that are accessible 24/7. The closest to your apartment that we recommend is at Caixa bank located just a block away on Plaça Catalunya (to the left when you exit the building)
Caixa Bank
Plaça Catalunya 7
Website
DRY CLEANING
Whether you are in Barcelona for business or leisure, you can always look your best.
TINTORERIA BUGADERIA MIKA
A reliable express dry cleaner offering same day delivery at an extra cost of 1 euro per item.
Diputació 210
Website
PHARMACIES
Pharmacies in Barcelona are able to treat many symptoms over the counter, helping to avoid a visit to the doctor.
FARMACIA COLISEUM
A well-equipped pharmacy also specializing in homeopathy and alternative therapies.
Balmes 18
Website
FARMACIA TORRES
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Aribau 62
Website
BAKERIES & PASTRY SHOPS
You’ll notice lots of delicious bakeries around town, but here are some of the best, just outside your door.
FORN MISTRAL
Forn Mistral has been one of Barcelona’s best bakeries since 1879.
It still uses traditional wood-fired ovens and offers a wide variety of breads, including organic kamut, spelt, buckwheat, rye and plenty of mouthwatering pastries.
Ronda Sant Antoni 96
Website
LA PASTISSERIA BARCELONA
Cake and coffee shop founded by one of Barcelona’s best pastry chefs, Josep Maria Rodríguez Guerola. He was the 2011 World Pastry Chef of the Year (try his rosa dels vents cake). There are rows of beautiful cakes and pastries to take away or enjoy in- house with a coffee.
Aragó 228
Website
TRITICUM BY MORITZ
World-class bread at the Moritz brewery. Triticum supplies bread to several Michelin starred restaurants like Celler de Can Roca. Baker Xevi Ramon has taken bread to the next level, mixing artisan tradition with the most modern techniques.
Ronda Sant Antoni 39
Website
CHOK
A chocolate kitchen…yes. Find handcrafted chocolates, truffles and bars, Krönuts and Chökanias, cookies and much more. Indulge in the chök, their signature gourmet doughnut – made with less sugar and less fat. Lighter, healthier and truly scrumptious.
Ramelleres 26
Website
ESCRIBA
With 107 years of experience, Escriba offers gourmet cakes, ice cream cakes, artisan chocolates and other sweet delights. Also a great place for a quick coffee or a specialty hot chocolate (including 70% cocoa, Swiss and praline).
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 546
Website
Museums & Sites
ARTICKET
If you intend to see more than one museum, you can purchase the Articket, which will give you access to MNAC, Fundacio Antoni Tapies, Fundacio Joan Miro, MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art), CCCB and Picasso museum.
Website
LA SAGRADA FAMILÍA
The Sagrada Familia is a monumental Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudi. Construction work has been ongoing, intermittently, since 1882 and it is perhaps the most famous incomplete building in the world. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an iconic symbol of Barcelona. There are several tours available (a guided experience, an audio tour or discover by yourself). It is strongly advised that you purchase tickets online in advance if you wish to go inside.
Mallorca 401
Website
LA PEDRERA / CASA MILA
Casa Mila, popularly known as La Pedrera, is a modernist building designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. It was built between 1906 and 1910. At the time, it was controversial because of its undulating stone facade, twisting wrought iron balconies and windows designed by Josep Maria Jujol. Several structural innovations include a self-supporting stone front, columns and floors free of load-bearing walls, an underground garage and sculptural elements on the roof. In 1984 La Pedrera was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is currently the headquarters of the Fundació Catalunya-La Pedrera which manages exhibitions and other activities at La Pedrera. You can visit La Pedrera at day time or night time. It is recommended that you buy your tickets online in advance.
Provença 261-265
Website
CASA BATLLÓ
Casa Batllo is another one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces. Like everything Gaudí designed, it is only identifiable as Modernisme or Art Nouveau in the broadest sense. The ground floor in particular, has unusual tracery, irregular oval windows and flowing sculpted stone work. There are few straight lines, and much of the façade is decorated with a colorful mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles. The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur.
There are several tours available and it is recommended that you buy your tickets online in advance.
Passeig de Gràcia 43
Website
PARC GÜELL
Park Güell originated in 1900, when Count Eusebi Güell bought a tree-covered
hillside and hired Antoni Gaudí to create a miniature city of houses for the wealthy in landscaped grounds. The project was a commercial flop and was abandoned in 1914, but not before Gaudí had created 3km of roads and walks, steps, a placa and two gatehouses in his inimitable manner. In 1922 the city bought the estate for use as a public park. The park contains amazing stone structures, stunning tiling and fascinating buildings. At the top of Parc Güell is a terraced area where you get a wonderful view of the park and of Barcelona City. Park Güell also has a small house in the park in which Gaudí lived at one stage. The house has now been converted into a museum and contains interesting furniture also designed by Gaudí.
Due to its popularity it is recommended that you buy tickets online in advance, since access to the park is limited to 400 people every half an hour.
Park Güell is off Carrer d’Olot in Barcelona and has three entrances: one on Carrer de Olot (main entrance), one at Carretera del Carmel 23 and on Passatge de Sant Josep de la Muntanya, which you get to by going up an escalator.
Olot 7
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PICASSO MUSEUM
The Picasso Museum Barcelona houses one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th-century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. The museum is housed in five adjoining medieval palaces in Barcelona’s El Born area. It is recommended that you buy your tickets online in advance.
Montcada 15-23
Website
FUNDACIO ANTONI TAPIES
The Fundació Antoni Tàpies is a cultural center and museum dedicated mainly to the life and works of the painter Antoni Tàpies. The Fundació was created in 1984 by the artist Antoni Tàpies to promote the study and knowledge of modern and contemporary art. It combines the organisation of temporary exhibitions, symposia, lectures and film seasons with a range of publications to go with the activities and periodic shows of Antoni Tàpies’ work. The Fundació owns one of the most complete collections of Tàpies’ work, mostly made up of donations by Antoni and Teresa Tàpies. You can buy tickets at the entrance.
Aragó 255
Website
FUNDACIO JOAN MIRO
Internationally renowned museum, honoring artist Joan Miró located on the Montjuïc hill. Miró formed the Foundation in 1968 with his friend Joan Prats. Miró wanted to create a new building that would encourage particularly younger artists to experiment with contemporary art. The Building, the courtyards and the terraces were designed by Josep Lluís Sert. In line with Miró’s original idea, the foundation has a space named Espai 13, which is dedicated to promoting the work of young experimental artists. You can buy tickets at the entrance or online.
Parc de Montjuic
Website
MNAC – Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
MNAC is the national museum of Catalan visual art situated on the Montjuïc hill near Placa Espanya. The museum is especially notable for its outstanding collection of romanesque church paintings and for Catalan art and design from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including modernisme and noucentisme. The Museum is housed in the Palau Nacional, a huge, Italian-style building dating back to 1929. From the roof- viewpoint you can enjoy 360º views of Barcelona.
Palau Nacional, Parc de Montjuïc
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MACBA
The Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) offers an enticing exhibition programme of outstanding contemporary art. Located in the Raval area, a two-minute walk from Plaça de Catalunya, its iconic main building designed by Richard Meier, features captivating exhibitions for art lovers and a permanent collection of more than 5800 works.
Plaça dels Àngels 1
Website
CCCB – Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona
The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona is an exhibition and event space focused on contemporary culture, cinema, music, performing arts and everything related to artistic experimentation.
Montalegre 5
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LACAIXA FORUM
LaiCaixa Forum has one of the most important collections of contemporary art in Europe with works of outstanding artists such as Beuys, Anish Kapoor, Tony Cragg or Juan Uslé amongst others. It is located in the restored clothing factory Casaramona. The construction at the foot of Montjuic was designed by Catalan architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch in the style of Catalan Art Nouveau, the Modernism. It was reopend in 2002 as LaCaixa Forum. The most important objectives of the reconstruction of the building were to maintain the original structure, colour and style, but also to set new trends. The exhibition space comprising 3000 sq meter is flooded with light. The entrance area was designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki. A tree made of steel and glass welcomes the visitors at the entrance.
Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia 6-8
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BARCELONA BUS TURISTIC
The Barcelona Bus Turistic allows you to get to know Barcelona by bus at your own pace. This hop on hop off tourist bus operates on three different routes in the centre
of Barcelona. All the tour buses are open double deckers, so on the top deck you can enjoy the sun while driving around the city. Especially in summer make sure to bring sun protection since the sun can get quite intense in Barcelona.
Tickets are valid for one or two days and in this time you can get on and off the Barcelona Bus Turistic as often as you like.
All the buses dispose of audio guides in ten different languages that will give you some background information on the sights passing by.
The blue and the red route take both about two hours whereas the green route takes about half the time.
The nearest hop on spot is Placa Catalunya, You can buy tickets online or on the bus.
Plaça Catalunya stop
Website
MONTSERRAT
Montserrat is a spectacularly beautiful Benedictine monk mountain retreat about
one hour North West from Barcelona by train. Not only is Montserrat Monastery of significant religious importance, the natural beauty surrounding the monastery is simply breathtaking.
If you enjoy walking, there are also some interesting walks through the mountains where you will experience magnificent views of some of the most unusual rock formations
in Catalonia. You can take a funicular to the top of the mountain and from there you
can choose a number of different walks, all with amazing views of the Catalonian countryside.
Another highlight of your visit to Montserrat monastery is to listen to the famous Basilica choir boy performances of Gregorian chants and other genres of religious choral music. The performances can be heard free of charge in the Basilica daily with the exception of Christmas holidays, July and some other festive periods during the year.
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Additional information
MUSEU DEL DISSENY
Located at the Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, Barcelona’s Design Museum glorifies Catalan and, more in general, Spanish decorative and applied arts. The museum displays a marvel of handicraft from past centuries, and product, fashion and graphic design of more recent times.
The first floor displays 240 objects of mostly Spanish product design. Objects range from the obvious chairs, lamps and other furniture to a tree pit by Salavador Fábregas that adapts to the growth of the tree, and a wringer bucket Ecofrego by Carlos Rivadulla and Josep Añols that separates the wastewater. The second floor houses incredible pieces of Catalan artisanry from the 3rd to the 20th Century in ceramics, textiles, furniture, glassware, miniatures, clocks, wallpaper and more. The third floor presents a beautiful display of the development of fashion from 1550 to the present. Finally the top floor gives an overview of the evolution of Spanish graphic design between 1940 and 1980 from a side occupation for artists to a profession.
The building by Barcelona architecture firm MBM arquitectes at first impresses by its size. The public atrium of the building, called Design Hub, is enormous.
Placa de les Glòries Catalanes 37-38
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CAMP NOU
Camp Nou is the home stadium of FC Barcelona since its completion in 1957.
With a seating capacity of 99.354, it is the largest stadium in Spain, also the largest
in Europe and the third largest association football stadium in the world in terms of capacity. It has hosted two European Cup/Champions League finals in 1989 and 1999, five matches including the opening game of the 1982 FIFA World Cup and the football competition final at the 1992 Summer Olympics. It is recommended to book tickets for the Camp Nou Experience online in advance to avoid queues and handing costs.
Aristides Maillol 12
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EXTENDED FAMILY, LOCAL TALENTED COLLABORATORS
With a magnitude of things to do, see and eat, Barcelona is very exciting but can be a little overwhelming if you don’t do your research. Guests that book with us always receive a personalised list of recommended places to eat and are welcome to ask us any questions, to ensure they have a good stay in Barcelona. We have extended this further by collaborating with local businesses in the city that dedicate themselves to helping visitors experience the real Catalonia and to find the special places. This entails customised trips for the family, an intimate tapas tour, a wine tasting, a bike tour and more – we like to think of them as our extended family.
RUNNERBEAN TOURS
Gorka and Ann-Marie, a Spanish-Irish couple started their Runnerbean walking tour project in 2010, inspired by their passion and love for everything with Barcelona’s name on it. They love Barcelona and they love their job!
As they became very popular over the years, they expanded their team with other like-minded guides, but you will still find themselves guiding and answering all your queries by email or phone to ensure that extra bit of personal attention. They also have an excellent top-40 list of things to do with children on their website!
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THE BARCELONA TASTE
If you want to experience a tapas tour, Jo and Joe are the fun duo to break you in. The tour makes several stops at local little spots, where you get the chance to enjoy a selection of cheeses from Catalunya, patatas bravas, embutidos, alcahofas and wash it down with local wines. It’s a nice way to get to know the narrow streets of the Gotico neighbourhood and try some delicious homemade dishes. The team know everyone, so you are in very in good hands.
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BARCELONA DESIGN TOURS
This is the only tour company in the city that I00% focused on contemporary design and architecture, and there’s a lot to see. Brian is a qualified architect while Suzanne is a widely published writer on design. Together they lead private walking tours around the city’s design showrooms, spectacular commercial interiors and celebrated modern buildings and urban landscapes. Tours of the city’s independent galleries and art spaces can also be arranged.
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CRUISING BARCELONA
Discover Barcelona by bike with Dirk and Mahrou and their team at Cruising Barcelona. You can either join their original tour, choose for a customised tour with a private guide or just rent a bike and create your own adventure. They have a variety of cool bikes in different colors and sizes, safety seats for children and even e-bikes and their shop is located on a very short walk from our Universidad location.
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CLOS MOGADOR, PRIORAT
René Barbier, descendant from a known family of French Winemakers, bought a small property of 20 hectares in Gratallops, Priorat, in 1979, where he planted Grenache, Carignan, Syrah and a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. With that, the journey of Clos Mogador began. The Barbier family nowadays offers guided tours for small groups around their best vineyards and their winery, including a tasting of their precious wines: Clos Mogador, Manyetes, Nelin and a DO Montsant wine, accompanied by their organic olive oil and wine bread.
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VIVINOS
Pairing food with wine is a real art. Learn the basics with a knowledgable sommelier with Vivinos’ small-group tasting experience in the heart of El Born. Savor Catalan cheeses alongside carefully selected local wine styles and learning about individual producers as you go. You can choose between an introductory option, featuring three wines and three cheeses or a more in-depth experience, with five wines and five cheeses.
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BRIGHTSIDE TOURS
This fun, young company takes visitors on urban adventures In either a classic motorcycle with sidecar or vintage campervan. Rides range from foodie and night experiences to trips into Catalonia’s wine country.
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CONTEXT TRAVEL
This highly recommended company offers small group, half-day walking tours for “the intellectually curious” led by highly knowledgeable guides (or ‘docents’) that are experts in their chosen field. Gaudi in Context, The Spanish Civil War and Picasso’s Barcelona are just some of the tours offered in Barcelona by Context.
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HIDDEN CITY TOURS
An admirable social enterprise, started by British expat Lisa Grace, that trains up Barcelona’s homeless (or ex-homeless) to give insightful walking tours of the Barri Gòtic. Tours can be held in English, French and German, and take you to offbeat places not included in the regular itineraries.
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MORE USEFUL INFORMATION
+ For the latest in Barcelona and things to do please visit our blog at www.destinationbcn.com/blog
+ Barcelona tourism official website www.barcelonaturisme.com
+ If visiting Barcelona with children, you can find activities and things to do at www.runnerbeantours.com/barcelona-with-kids-the-complete-guide/
PRINTING TICKETS
You can print the tickets at our office. Just send us an email with the tickets attached to info@destinationbcn.com, informing us that you want them printed and we will print them for you. Please send your email at least one day in advance and indicate in the subject your apartment name (you can find the name of your apartment at the front of the leaflet) so we can make sure we can print them in time.
Medical assistance
If you need medical assistance during your stay, you can contact private medical services provider IMS Barcelona. They speak several languages.
IMS Barcelona provides private doctors 24 hours all year round. The fee ranges from 100 euros Monday to Friday from 7am to 11pm; to 110 euros in the evenings, Saturday, Sunday and holidays. They take cash or credit card payments.
If hospitalisation is needed, they partner with Delfos Hospital, a reputable medical center in Barcelona, where preferential treatment can be expected.
CONTACTING IMS BARCELONA
You may call their toll free number 0034 900264796 or contact them through their App which you can download here.
You will be asked to provide our specific code along with the below information:
+ Code: DESTINATION
+ Name of your apartment: Tiptoe
+ Address of your apartment: Ronda Universitat 11. Doorbell: Tiptoe (1 in the elevator)
+ Name
+ Age
+ Symptoms
+ Nationality
+ Name of your insurance company if you have one
It’s important that you provide your doorbell name at the front entrance so they can ring your apartment doorbell when they arrive and you can let them in. The buzzer is next to your apartment door; you’ll have to make sure that it is ON by pulling the silver pin located on the side of the buzzer all the way up.
If you need further assistance, you can send us a WhatsApp at 0034 696688095 or call us at 0034 935325267 (9:30 to 18:00) or on 0034 935141950 (18:00 onwards)