Apartment in Barcelona
5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
Our newly-remodeled and extremely welcoming apartment, El Grec de Barcelona, combines all of the modern conveniences with a unique design and fabulous Modernist Period High Ceilings, Large Windows, Balconies and Hydraulic Floors. The apartment can sleep six: 2 bedrooms with European King-sized beds, one with full bed, and a sofa bed for an additional adult guest or two small children. This flat is a classic possessing high ceilings, enormous windows, renovated hydraulic tile floors, but still offers access though a lift/elevator! The dining room and small adjunct living room are all filled with light from the enormous glass doors to the balconies that overlook Meditació down below...
The apartment's location, the barrio of Eixample, is characterized by long straight streets, a strict grid pattern crossed by wide avenues, and square blocks with chamfered corners (named "illes" in Catalan, and "manzanas con chaflán" in Spanish). This was a visionary, pioneering design by Ildefons Cerdà, who considered traffic and transport along with sunlight and ventilation in coming up with his characteristic octagonal blocks, where the streets broaden at every intersection making for greater visibility, better ventilation and (today) some short-stay parking space. The grid pattern remains as a hallmark of Barcelona. The important needs of the inhabitants were incorporated into his plan, which called for markets, schools, hospitals every so many blocks. Today, most of the markets remain open in the spots they have been from the beginning. You will find something to suit every taste in this area, design and fashion shops, relaxing parks and a range of bars and cafes to have your morning coffee in. There are also a good number of restaurants, bars and discos for those looking for some of the nightlife Barcelona is so famous for. (World renowned TICKETS is a mere 10 minute walk- away!!!) In fact, there are so many tapas bars and restaurants in the vicinity of the apartment - and in Eixample in general- that you will find it hard to decide where to have your meal! Likewise, you will find it difficult to resist the temptation to stop and try out the pastries and breads at the local bakeries located around every corner of this city's most welcoming neighborhood... :-)
Some parts of the Eixample were influenced by Modernist architects, chief among whom was Antoni Gaudí. His work in the Eixample includes the Casa Milà (nicknamed La Pedrera) and the Casa Batlló, both of which are on the wide Passeig de Gràcia, as well as the Sagrada Familia.
The apartment's location, parallel to the main city thoroughfare of Gran Via and within a minute's walk of the metro line, allows you to be at all of Barcelona's famous landmarks within the blink of an eye. The Sagrada Familia Basílica is, for example, only seven minutes - five metro stops - away. And famous Paseo de Gracia, where Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are located, is in the same barrio of Eixample as our property. The Paseo and Gaudí houses are thus only a three minute - or three metro stops - ride away! Plus Plaza España, Fira Barcelona, the new commercial center Arenas de Barcelona, Montjuïc, and its 'Magic Fountain' are just a five minute walk - or one 1 minute metro - ride away!
Even though the apartment is located near a busy street, all the bedrooms face the building's interior court, and the master bedroom is windowless, so you experience absolutely NO street noise when sleeping at night.
*** We would like to inform you about a new policy implemented in December 2024 by the Spanish government that affects all bookings for our accommodation. According to Spain’s Royal Decree 933/2021, it is now mandatory to provide passport information for guest registration purposes.
In compliance with this regulation, we will collect the necessary information from all guests upon their check-in at El Grec to ensure adherence to legal obligations related to lodging activities. The information required for each guest includes the following details:
First and last names
Date of birth
Nationality
Gender
Passport ID number
Phone number
Email address
Country, city, state, and postal code of residence
Please note that staying in any lodging in Spain without providing this information is considered illegal by the state. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement this requirement. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. ***
**** Please note that some of the reviews posted here are for a previous property which had a terrace. The property now listed has two balconies and air conditioning, but NO TERRACE. ****
***** Also please note that the property has THREE CENTRAL A/C UNITS for cooling and heating. ONLY the master has an individual/dedicated A/C unit in the bedroom. *****
The apartment's location, the barrio of Eixample, is characterized by long straight streets, a strict grid pattern crossed by wide avenues, and square blocks with chamfered corners (named "illes" in Catalan, and "manzanas con chaflán" in Spanish). This was a visionary, pioneering design by Ildefons Cerdà, who considered traffic and transport along with sunlight and ventilation in coming up with his characteristic octagonal blocks, where the streets broaden at every intersection making for greater visibility, better ventilation and (today) some short-stay parking space. The grid pattern remains as a hallmark of Barcelona. The important needs of the inhabitants were incorporated into his plan, which called for markets, schools, hospitals every so many blocks. Today, most of the markets remain open in the spots they have been from the beginning. You will find something to suit every taste in this area, design and fashion shops, relaxing parks and a range of bars and cafes to have your morning coffee in. There are also a good number of restaurants, bars and discos for those looking for some of the nightlife Barcelona is so famous for. (World renowned TICKETS is a mere 10 minute walk- away!!!) In fact, there are so many tapas bars and restaurants in the vicinity of the apartment - and in Eixample in general- that you will find it hard to decide where to have your meal! Likewise, you will find it difficult to resist the temptation to stop and try out the pastries and breads at the local bakeries located around every corner of this city's most welcoming neighborhood... :-)
Some parts of the Eixample were influenced by Modernist architects, chief among whom was Antoni Gaudí. His work in the Eixample includes the Casa Milà (nicknamed La Pedrera) and the Casa Batlló, both of which are on the wide Passeig de Gràcia, as well as the Sagrada Familia.
The apartment's location, parallel to the main city thoroughfare of Gran Via and within a minute's walk of the metro line, allows you to be at all of Barcelona's famous landmarks within the blink of an eye. The Sagrada Familia Basílica is, for example, only seven minutes - five metro stops - away. And famous Paseo de Gracia, where Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are located, is in the same barrio of Eixample as our property. The Paseo and Gaudí houses are thus only a three minute - or three metro stops - ride away! Plus Plaza España, Fira Barcelona, the new commercial center Arenas de Barcelona, Montjuïc, and its 'Magic Fountain' are just a five minute walk - or one 1 minute metro - ride away!
Even though the apartment is located near a busy street, all the bedrooms face the building's interior court, and the master bedroom is windowless, so you experience absolutely NO street noise when sleeping at night.
*** We would like to inform you about a new policy implemented in December 2024 by the Spanish government that affects all bookings for our accommodation. According to Spain’s Royal Decree 933/2021, it is now mandatory to provide passport information for guest registration purposes.
In compliance with this regulation, we will collect the necessary information from all guests upon their check-in at El Grec to ensure adherence to legal obligations related to lodging activities. The information required for each guest includes the following details:
First and last names
Date of birth
Nationality
Gender
Passport ID number
Phone number
Email address
Country, city, state, and postal code of residence
Please note that staying in any lodging in Spain without providing this information is considered illegal by the state. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we implement this requirement. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. ***
**** Please note that some of the reviews posted here are for a previous property which had a terrace. The property now listed has two balconies and air conditioning, but NO TERRACE. ****
***** Also please note that the property has THREE CENTRAL A/C UNITS for cooling and heating. ONLY the master has an individual/dedicated A/C unit in the bedroom. *****
Amenities at 3BR/2BA STUNNING BALCONIED ART NOUVEAU APT, NEXT DOOR TO METRO, CITYWIDE ACCESS
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Barcelona
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Loved the location of this wonderful property! Close to the metro and so many great restaurants and shops. Such great communication from the hosts also. 10/10 would recommend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
In a great part of Barcelona. Very close to the metro. Lovely restaurants nearby and close to the commercial center. Close to loads of supermarkets too. Spacious apartment, spotlessly clean within a lovely building- high ceilings and 2 small balconies. Brilliant communication with host Milena- really helpful and friendly. Comfy beds too.
Would definitely book again Thank you
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
About a block from the train station and two blocks from the Plaza Espana. Hosts were great and very responsive. One of the rooms wasn't clean when we got there, but not too bad. The showers are super tiny - even by European standards. Not that big a deal, but notable if that kind of thing matters. Couldn't figure out how to use the dryer - no matter what setting, it never got hot. Nitpicky points, admittedly - mostly we were very happy and would recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We loved staying in this Barcelona apartment. Having three bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of living space was really nice while traveling with our adult kids. Beds were extremely comfortable and air conditioning worked great. The washer/dryer also worked perfectly-not true at all places in Europe and was a great luxury for us-actually dry clothes! The neighborhood was nice with many nearby mini marts for supplies like water and snacks. Metro station was also very close. My husband and son complained about the small shower space but it really wasn’t bad, and water temp and pressure were awesome. Note that if you check in late there is a pretty steep fee (100 euros for us at midnight) but the lady checking us in was delightful and very helpful and the overall price even with the fee was comparable to other listings we checked. We would choose to stay again if we ever have the chance!
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9.8Outstanding
(157 Ratings)
"Loved the location of this wonderful property! Close to the metro and so many great restaurants and shops. Such great communication from the hosts also. 10/10 would recommend!"
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