Two bedroom apt. in Barcelona?
 

We are two couples spending 3-4 days in Barcelona this spring. We're thinking it might be cheaper to rent a two bedroom apt. rather than two separate hotel rooms. Has anyone stayed at such a place and can I get some recommendations?

I booked a hotel near Placa Catalunya which also has apartments for rent. It will be my first trip to Europe so I'll find out how good they are when I get there. I found this hotel on a couple of guidebooks and from what I see on the website it fits my needs. I believe you can get an apartment with or without a kitchen.<BR>www.intercom.es/grau/

Thanks Geo...I did a search for the hotel on the website you gave - Hosteria Grau...only thing I could find was that it's a "bare bones" place. I'm hoping to get a little nicer 2 bedroom place - doesn't need a kitchen and can actually be a 2-bedroom suite if that would be cheaper for two couples. Anyone else? Would really appreciate some suggestions. Thanks.

I stayed at the Hostel Grau (remember, Hostel is really a pension) January 2000-it wasn't bad, very clean, my room had a private bath/shower (although no telephone/television), great location, most of the desk staff good. You might want to ask how the suites are equipped, and it might fit your requirements.

Try the Citadines apartments, www.citadines.com. It's a very nice hotel/apartment combo. It is in a great location right on the Las Ramblas.

If you're thinking of the Citidines, I saw a pretty good deal for it on the spainish version of lastminute.com. We're going for the first time and staying at Hotel Peninsular--but I don't know enough about it to give a recommendation.

What you are looking for is an "Aparthotel". Try doing a search for that.<BR><BR>I remember a few, but none of them were really convenient for touristing.

The Citadines on La Rambla is indeed a great choice! They have two bedroom suites with a full kitchen and are right across from the great city market... excellent location and good pricing! We have stayed there in March 2000 and March 2001... booked online... no problems.<BR><BR>Enjoy Barcelona... one of our favorite cities :&gt;)<BR><BR>Barry<BR><BR>P.S. Can't stay there this March because we will be in Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic!!!

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