Away from the tourist crowds, this home is in the heart of a safe and quiet neighbourhood. If you want somewhere to slip away from the buzzing city and able to relax, while being close enough to explore it all, this cosy apartment is the perfect base.

Whether you're here for business or pleasure, there's everything you need for a comfortable stay. Soft double beds, sleek en-suites, and a beautiful balcony to enjoy your morning coffee. Feeling the morning sun on your face and doing a spot of people-watching while perched on your balcony sounds like the perfect start to your day.

Parc del Turó is a particularly lovely place to kick off a day in Barcelona. It's an eight-minute walk from your apartment and offers the peace and tranquillity many are searching for. To get stuck in with the hustle and bustle, head to Passeig de Gràcia, just a seventeen-minute walk away. There, you'll find enchanting Gaudí architecture, as well as many shops, cafes, and eateries. Exploring a city by foot is always a great way to experience it, but Barcelona's metro system does help get across the big city. The apartment is just three minutes away from the closest metro, Muntaner. From there, the city is your oyster. Gothic Quarter, La Sagrada Familia, Sant Pau Recinte Modernista, and many more, are all reachable within twenty-five minutes. Being out and about all day, you'll be dying to relax and Barceloneta beach is the ideal place for that, it's a big stretch of sand hugging the Mediterranean Sea with people playing volleyball and swimming all day. It's a thirty-nine-minute metro journey door-to-door, but it's worth it to sip sangria, swim, and bask in the sun, before watching it dip into the sea come dusk.

Home truths:
*Parking in Barcelona can be tricky, so we recommend sticking to the easily accessible public transport where possible

*If you're travelling by plane, Barcelona Airport is just eighteen minutes away by car

*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request

*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents

*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace

*Storage space is minimal here, so we'd recommend packing light

*We think the kitchen is better suited to lighter bites than large meals

*Your host owns multiple apartments in this building, so exact furnishings, layout and view may vary from the photos