Best Barcelona-Ciutat Vella holiday apartments

Barcelona, the beating heart of Catalonia, Spain

Vacation rentals at Ciutat Vella provide an excellent base for exploring the oldest part of Barcelona on foot. Ciutat Vella (Catalan for ‘the old city’) surrounds La Rambla, Barcelona’s main promenade and busiest tourist attraction. But why be just a tourist when you can live like a local? Enjoy all the city has to offer: great tapas, history, art and social life. To avoid high tourist prices, you only have to take a few steps from La Rambla to meet and eat with the locals. For history fans, even a short stay at a guest house or apartment with 9flats.com is the perfect choice to explore the monuments, attractions, museums and ancient buildings at the heart of old Barcelona.

Discover Barcelona through vacation rentals in Ciutat Vella

Ciutat Vella is a convenient location for those looking for a combination of city break and beach vacation. Visit the chic harbour area of Barceloneta with its aquarium, restaurants, cafés and bars offering a vibrant nightlife. Barri Gòtic is the most ancient part of town dating back to Roman times. An apartment here will have plenty of character yet you’ll still feel the incredible pulse of this thriving European city. Visit the remains of the old Roman wall or the Barcelona History Museum and medieval Barcelona Cathedral nearby. Art lovers can visit Gaudí’s Guell Palace and also the ever popular Picasso Museum. Seek out the Plaça Reial, a beautiful 19th Century square, for some dinner and a drink or two. Browse the chocolate boutiques of Carrer Petritxol. La Ribera is known for its independent shops and interesting cafés and bars. An apartment in El Raval (west of La Rambla) will bring you a great choice of restaurants from around the world as well as local tapas bars and markets. Visit La Boqueria covered market on La Rambla to experience the local atmosphere and cuisine.

Experience high quality at an affordable price

Getting around on foot is easy with vacation rentals in Ciutat Vella. However, if you wish to explore further afield to visit Gaudí’s famous Barcelona landmark Sagrada Família, or Park Guell, it is easy to get on the subway or a bus. Barcelona’s central transport hub, Plaça Catalunya, lies at the top of La Rambla. You can even get the bus to the airport from here and do some people watching while you’re waiting. All of Barcelona is a matter of minutes away from Ciutat Vella. As well as vacation rentals in Ciutat Vella, 9flats.com offers many great locations in Spain for fabulous holidays. Try vacation rentals in Madrid or a guest house in Andaluzia.