4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
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Built with respect for the environment, this bright home is an ideal base for eco-conscious guests looking for a comfortable, central stay in the city. While the home dates back to 1900, it’s been brought into sparkling 21st-style with an interior that reflects eco-design principles and respects Catalan Modernism. High ceilings, mosaic tiles, wooden framed French doors and upcycled furnishings create a beautiful, minimalist impression in the open-plan living room with a cool wooden kitchenette and dining table inviting Spanish feasts aplenty. The two bedrooms are equally pared-back and offer cosy beds as well as Juliet balconies with leafy views over your El Born neighbourhood. You’ll also have access to your host’s office and communal rooftop terrace on the eighth floor (during working hours) where hammocks invite you to spend sunny afternoons soaking up those Barcelona rays. Factor in the regular walking tours, wine tastings and food experiences your host organises for his guests, and you’re all set for a fun, culture-filled stay. Outside of your home, you’re just a five-minute walk from the Arc de Triomf, a nine-minute stroll from both Plaça de Catalunya and Ciutadella Park, while La Sagrada Familia is twenty-four minutes away on foot.
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What to expect
Highlights
Visit Barcelona's Arc de Triomf, a five-minute walk away
Stroll around bustling Plaça de Catalunya, a nine-minute stroll from your door
Kick back in the bright living room with a glass of Spanish wine after a busy day of sightseeing
Enjoy a hosted wine tasting on the communal rooftop terrace
Gather together for homemade tapas at the large wooden dining table
Wake up to Juliet balcony views of your El Born neighbourhood from the chic, minimalist bedrooms
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Home truths
Your host's office is on the top floor but you're welcome to hang out there – this is also where the communal rooftop terrace is located
The host is happy to provide a cot, high chair and babysitter recommendations on request, as well as arrange daily cleaning, bicycle rentals and mini-bar restocking
As this home is all about eco-friendliness, there is no dishwasher or washing machine
Please note that there's no TV here
There's a laptop-friendly workspace
Your host asks that you separate and recycle your rubbish
There are several steps leading up to the building's elevator
There's no parking here, but we recommend skipping the car and using Barcelona's public transport instead – Arc de Triomf station is a five-minute walk
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Balcony
Lift access
Fridge
High chair
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Eixample
Eixample is overflowing with greenery – trees line the quiet streets and you're never far away from a square to relax in. It's home to many beautiful apartment blocks sitting above restaurants and bars filled with locals enjoying summer evenings. Don't forget to look up, as famous modernist architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Lluis Domenech I Montaner, and Josep Puig I Cadafalch have designed buildings here. Walk along Paseo de...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Pay a visit to the Arco de Triunfo
This arch was built as the main access point during the 1888 Barcelona World Fair and has remained a popular tourist attraction ever since.
Have a serious brunch at El Árbol
El Árbol is the ultimate place for a proper brunch. Avocado toast, orange juice, great coffee, smoothies, omelettes - take your pick.
Get a taste of the high life at the Cotton House Hotel
A colonial-style hotel in central Barcelona with a fabulous rooftop terrace. Escape the busy streets and come up for a drink or three.
Take your pick of great local produce at Cal Fruitós
Looking for something fresh? Head to Cal Fruitós, a modern market with a wide selection of organic fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, pizzas and much (much!) more.
Check out the Picasso Museum
This collection of Picasso's work showcases some of his lesser-known, more intimate works. It also has excellent temporary exhibitions.
Get your Paella fix at Santa Anna
A lot of restaurants claim they serve the best paella in the world, but many say that Santa Anna is the real deal when it comes to this claim. Taste for yourself!
Take some time off at Aire Ancient Baths
In the heart of Barcelona, there's a place where time stands still. This luxurious spa in a converted warehouse offers an unforgettable, almost surreal experience for the mind, body, and soul.
Visit the Cathedral of Barcelona
A picture perfect example of Gothic architecture and one of Barcelona's greatest sights. As beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside.
Enjoy a coffee at Pink Soda
This hip little cafe is a nice spot to stop by for a coffee or light lunch.
Get around
Airport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat
30 min
Girona–Costa Brava
1 hr 13 min
Train station
Arc de Triomf
5 min
Subway station
Urquinaona
6 min
Bus stop
Trafalgar - Bruc
1 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
2 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
2 min
Points of interest
Beach
PLAYA MAR
11 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Events possible (with prior approval)
No pets
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 12:00
On floor 3, has a lift
Air con
Wifi speed: 50Mbps
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Mari
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Mari, a local girl born and bred in Barcelona, has worked in the hospitality business for a while. Her partner, Petz, comes from Luxembourg, and together they've built Helloyok — a project that forms the expression of their combined ideas and views on life. They're friendly and approachable and they love to meet other people and have a chat.
Registration or licence number: HUTB-009922.
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