Apartment Balmes

The location is incredible, though there’s a lot of traffic outside and it can get noisy. I had a lovely stay, and the welcome and communication were both really good.

I’d happily book this place again. It was a great last minute find, just a block from Plaza Catalunya. It rained a lot during the first few days, but there were restaurants and bars right nearby. Even though it’s a shared apartment, I didn’t see anyone during my stay.

We had a good stay. The guest house was very clean and in a great location, and the team replied quickly whenever we had questions. You can choose a shared bathroom or a private one.

The location is hard to beat, and when we return to Barcelona we’ll check whether this place is available. We spent four nights here in early October, and it worked perfectly for us. We liked the homey feel of the shared spaces, including the common bathroom and shower area for five bedrooms. That setup was fine for us, though some people, especially from the US, may not expect it. We mostly used the shared area to make coffee, but you could stay longer and cook meals there to save a few dollars. Our room had comfortable beds, a nice street view, and enough space by European standards. It was warm for the season, so the wall AC unit came in handy and worked well. Some people mention noise. We were tired at the end of each day and it didn’t bother us, though I can see it being an issue for someone used to quiet.