Best Barcelona-Sant Gervasi de Cassoles holiday apartments

Barcelona transformed itself in the wake of the 1992 Olympics from a depressed, industrial city into the vibrant cultural centre we see today. Finding a great place to stay should be easy with so many atmospheric districts to choose from and a holiday apartment in Sant Gervasi de Cassoles could be a great choice. Situated perhaps two kilometres northwest of the city centre, your holiday apartment in Sant Gervasi de Cassoles will see you staying in an established residential area rather than in a tourist hotel. Here you can enjoy mixing with the locals and learning more about the people and their culture, not just the tourist sights of the city. In this way, renting your holiday accommodation in Sant Gervasi de Cassoles is just like couchsurfing in Sant Gervasi de Cassoles but offers more privacy and comfort in your own room or apartment.

Enjoying the neighbourhood from your holiday apartment in Sant Gervasi de Cassoles

For those who are looking for a holiday apartment in Barcelona where you can be close to the centre but not overwhelmed by the tourist traffic, Sant Gervasi de Cassoles is ideal. It is well connected to the city centre by public transport and you can be on Las Ramblas after just a few stops on the nearby Metro. Up until the early 1900s, Sant Gervasi de Cassoles was a separate small town and this is perhaps one reason why it still retains its own distinct character. There are plenty of local bars and restaurants to enjoy if you don’t wish to go into the city centre in the evening.

Exploring Barcelona from your holiday accommodation in Sant Gervasi de Cassoles

Many people know Barcelona as the city of the famous architect and designer, Gaudi. One of his most ambitious works, the Parc Guell is less than one kilometre northeast of Sant Gervasi de Cassoles. Here you can wander through the peaceful park while enjoying Gaudi’s fabulous creations. His greatest work, the Sagrada Familia, is only one kilometre or so to the east. Within the district itself you will find the ancient Monestir de Pedralbes, which is now a part of the fascinating art museum, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza. There is also a good market in the area, the Mercat de Sarrià on Passeig Reina Elisenda, which has recently undergone extensive renovations.

Choosing another area in Barcelona

If you do want to stay right in the centre of the city then a holiday apartment in Ciutat Vella is for you. The name means ‘old city’ and here you will be staying right beside the renovated harbour area and the buzzing thoroughfare of Las Ramblas. The area is choc-full of bars and cafes and you can enjoy some some tapas in a pavement bar or visit the wonderful covered food market, La Boqueria, just off Las Ramblas, for some tasty treats. Wherever you choose to stay, 9flats has the best places in town, so book your accommodation in Sant Gervasi de Cassoles with us now.