Mercaders, 5, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
#568 of 1,738 Holiday rentals in Barcelona
Guests' ChoiceBased on 111 apartment reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 June 2024
Tania
AustraliaStairs - I knew about them when I booked so was not a problem but thought this should be clear to anyone booking. Shower-drain was blocked so water didn’t drain out quickly. Cristina advised and she answered that she will clear it. No big deal but should be kept clear at all times
Location was great. Apartment was clean. Cristina our contact was very helpful and communication was great
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Linda
United KingdomOutside/approach was not what we expected. Accessed via a random door on the street in a slightly dark street, stairwell was a bit dark and small. Only 2 apartments? Very noisy during night as in the heart of the gothic area. Overall, apartment, its handy location and great atmosphere made up for these things though.
Lovely, clean apartment with ideal space for 2 friends travelling together. Location great for accessing the city. Being in gothic quarter had great atmosphere. Host very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Bostongcc
PortugalThe apartment is on the second floor - narrow, steep staircase - made moving luggage difficult. Having to phone to arrange collection of the keys Small shower, slippery exit from shower
They gave us early check-in and were willing to give us a somewhat later check-out (which we didn't use in the end). The apartment had windows on both sides, lovely breeze through.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Gurjit
United KingdomNot a problem for us but but please bear in mind that there are 3 flights of steep stairs up to the flat.
Location is excellent. Really central but quiet. Shops, restaurants and bars just minutes walk from the front door. Also felt very safe in the day and night. 2 double bedrooms (a double and 2 singles) suited us and the kitchen was simple but all that we needed as we only had breakfast in the flat. Beds comfy. Flat clean and nice with 2 very small balconies if the weather is sunny - good for a coffee / glass of wine. Easy walking (less than 15 mins) to many local sightseeing areas - cathedral, las ramblas, marina, beach, gardens etc. Cristina was very welcoming and offered great tips on places to eat.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Jesus
Costa RicaA bit noisy during the weekend nights
Great host. Very clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Lyn
IrelandProperty could have been cleaner.
Excellent location, very central. 10 minute walk to many areas.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Susan
United KingdomDespite double glazing, at times was noisy during the night due to people talking and shouting after a night out.
The location was great. Nice comfy beds and hot shower. Helpful staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Caroline
United KingdomNothing
Location was fabulous
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Edward
SpainIt's just that there is no lift, and we're on the 3rd floor.... water in the toilet bowl is leaking in the floor... no extra trash bag, so we had the trash can overflowing
Almost everything is good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Hristina
BulgariaWe liked the location.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 October 2023
David
IsraelNot the best conditions but quite reasonable for such a central apartment (small rooms and beds, noisy streets below, etc)
Very central location at the heart of Barcelona, many sites within walking distance. Kitchenette, washing machine, living room is air-conditioned.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Alan
United KingdomSingle beds a little uncomfortable. No big deal though.
Location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 8 October 2023
John
United KingdomThere are lots of steps up to the top apartment, so not for the faint hearted, however for us, it was worth it to have the terrace
Excellent location in the Gothic Quarter. We had the top apartment and especially appreciated the terrace
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Kate
United KingdomThe stairs are quite narrow and there's no lift, so if you're arriving with huge bags you may struggle! We had backpacks so it wasn't too difficult. It would also have been great to have a bit of laundry detergent to use in the washing machine, but there are shops nearby that sell it if you're desperate.
These are really spacious, clean apartments in the centre of the Gothic Quarter. Cute shops, bars, restaurants, La Rambla main street and a couple of metro stops are all a short walk away. The WiFi worked well, and Cristina was super friendly and helpful with answering our questions. This was definitely a great deal, and cheaper than a lot of similar apartments around the city.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Jaume
New Zealand3 floors of stairs to go up, no lift. Shower was horrific.
Location was excellent, close to metro. Bed and sofa were comfortable. The layout of the place was done really well. It was nice to have a washing machine and dryer. The little balconies were nice.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Sharon
AustraliaSome information about use of washing machine / dryer in English would have helped.
Great location, facilities were comfortable and first floor location was good for our elderly family member.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Jan
United KingdomNo functioning safety deposit box Kettle didn’t work Coffee machine no instructions and didn’t work No plug in kitchen sink or washing up Bowl
Location. 2nd floor. Spacious and simple Shower lovely
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Missred
Australianothing
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Emma
AustraliaCentral location and good apartment
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Pierre
FranceMight need to buy a fan for the bedroom even if the living room A/C works very weel
Located in the Born district but not on a very noisy street, quiet even during the night A/C in the living room only but powerful enough to cool down the main bedroom Wifi works very well A lot of kitchen/bathroom equipments Good mattress in the main room Good sofa in the living room Good shutters in every room, perfectly protect from the daylight in the morning Walking distance from the beach or by bus A lot of restaurants/supermarkets a few meters away
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Rebecca
United StatesIt was summer so the rooms were warm even with the AC on in the main living room. There were a LOT of stairs…suggest bringing small luggage.
Good location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Maeve
IrelandBathroom could have been a bit nicer!
Great location. Decor was nice. Had everything we needed.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Erin
United Kingdombalcony would’ve been nice but i understand rooms depend on how many are in it. not enough toilet roll for 4 days
Perfect location for walking distance Spacious for 5 messy girls very clean and good facilities for everything we needed
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Daniel
Israelthe shower didn’t work properly
everything was fantastic from the apartment to the location
Stayed in June 2023
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