Portaferrissa Luxury B

Cool and contemporary two bedroom apartment, housing up to four guests in Barcelona’s historic city centre.

Brimming with Roman ruins, medieval churches and picturesque squares, the Gothic Quarter makes an enthralling base from which to explore Catalan’s capital. Exposed brick walls, stunning vaulted ceilings, handsome wooden floors and modern furnishings combine to create a premium holiday home certain to impress.

The chic living area allows you to relax in style after a busy day, in the company of the flatscreen TV. A trendy breakfast bar and a fully equipped kitchen enable the affordable and cosy alternative of home dining, perfect for sampling the fresh, local produce from the neighbouring La Boqueria Market. The two bedrooms encourage a peaceful night’s sleep, consisting of two single beds, one double and ample storage space. Tastefully presented, the bathroom completes this fashionable abode with a sink, toilet and shower unit.

Ideal for visitors seeking a base in the heart of the action, this Barcelona accommodation is simply surrounded by bars, restaurants, boutiques, museums and historical treasures. Regarded as the city’s birthplace, the Gothic Quarter remains a mesmerising neighbourhood steeped in charm, which enjoys a convenient location on the right flank of La Rambla. Barcelona’s most famous thoroughfare can be reached on foot in just two minutes, granting entrance to a whirlwind of tourist activity. Street performers, sunny terraces and souvenir stalls line the avenue, which connects Plaza de Catalunya with the city’s rejuvenated waterfront.

In the opposite direction stands one of the world’s most beautiful Gothic structures, Santa Eulalia Cathedral, an imposing edifice highly recommended for exploration, particularly at dusk. Other nearby options to consider for the trip’s itinerary include the fascinating Picasso Museum, the breathtaking Palace of Catalan Music and the incredible City History Museum or MUHBA, which showcases a subterranean excavation of the original Roman settlement.