Sophisticated and spacious, this period apartment is every inch the perfect Barcelona home-from-home. With tall windows and doors opening to traditional narrow balconies, high ceilings, tiled floors and shutters, it's packed with character. The huge living space has comfy sofas and chairs to one end and a big dining table at the other. A well-lit spot perfect for meals together in the sunshine, all you need to do is open the doors to let the outside in. There's a modern and well kitted-out kitchen, two good bathrooms and two large bedrooms, along with a smaller one that would suit children. Here you'll be right in the thick of things, with the Sagrada Familia cathedral and the Arc de Triomf both within a fifteen-minute walk.

Home truths:
*The air conditioning isn't that strong in the bedrooms.
*If you're travelling with little ones there's a travel cot available – speak to the host in advance.
*One of the bathrooms features a double shower – which is interesting
*Several of the rooms open out to balconies.
*The shower pressure here isn't the strongest.
*It's worth noting that the mattresses here are on the firmer side, so not everyone might find them comfortable.