Apartamentos Barceloneta – Banys De Mar: Barcelona’s trendy alternative to expensive hotels

Jun 3, 2009

Apartamentos Barceloneta – Banys De Mar: Barcelona’s trendy alternative to expensive hotels

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By Isabella Martiner

Barcelona has it all: beautiful architecture, high energy night life that be can as late, or as early as you want, outstanding restaurants, vineyards, and, of course, the ocean. Interested in a non-traditional tourist experience with a personal touch? Stay in style by the beach in Barcelona, walk to all the historic sites and city center within minutes at very affordable prices.

At the Apartamentos Barceloneta – Banys De Mar , a family run apartment rentals, you will find delightful apartments that will give you a real sense of history in what was once the fishing village of Barcelona. Tastefully decorated with a rustic feel and modern amenities, these studio and one-bedroom apartments with balconies are perfect for various periods from a few days to a few months. Not to mention, they are much cheaper then a hotel with all the conveniences of a fully furnished apartment. You’ll be close enough to all the city has to offer while still being able to relax in this one-of-a-kind place.

All the apartments come with clean fresh linens and linen service is free of charge. Calle Sant Miquel, where the building is located, is a traditional, colorful street in the Barceloneta, the seaside neighborhood that borders historic Barcelona. Washers are included in all the apartments and laundry service with a dryer is available for a nominal charge. The kitchens are fully stocked. Espresso makers are available as well as traditional coffee makers to enjoy a cup on your balcony. Television, cable, free secured internet, and ironing boards are also provided. You will find in Barcelona that most people hang their laundry out to dry, adding to the vibrant canvas that makes up this apartment building’s facade.

At the Apartamentos Barceloneta – Banys De Mar you will easily find local cafés, bars, banks, the metro, bus stops, gelato stands, grocery stores and the outstanding Barceloneta Mercat, a traditional farmers market, all within walking distance of the building. You’ll be fifty meters to the ocean and in many of the apartments visitors can see the ocean from the balcony. Should you decide to leave this adorable new “other home” and walk to one of the many “chiringuitos,” small bars with fun, cheap food right on the beach you’ll find that the staff is kind, considerate and fluent in English and German.

After a day of sand and surf or visiting many of the museums, you can unwind with a glass of sangria at the one of dozens of local bars near your building. Your visit to one of the best European cities in style, whether you visit Barcelona once, or over and over, promises to be nothing short of remarkable.