One Bedroom Flat in Barcelona's Ciutat Vella Neighborhood

This one-bedroom apartment in the gothic section of Ciutat Vella in Barcelona is available for monthly rentals and is the perfect home base from which to experience the city.

All the city's major landmarks are within walking distance.

Inside the main space is a shared lounge and dining area. You have comfy modern furniture and plenty of seating. Against one wall is that large window, which opens onto a small balcony.

Before the living area is the fully equipped kitchen. A dishwasher, microwave oven, and washer/dryer are all included. There's also a breakfast bar, great for morning meals.

The bedroom comes with a double bed, along with some more chic furnishings and the original wooden beam ceiling. Attached to this bedroom is an en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower.

The apartment is found in the Gígnas building which itself comes with several amenities. The facade on the front of the building is protected due to its historic value. There is a rooftop common area that can be booked for private events. From the top, you can see out over the city skyline - great for sharing a drink with friends in the evening.

Location

This apartment is located in the historic neighborhood of Barcelona. With sections dating back to the Roman period. Here you can expect narrow streets, trendy clubs, chic bars and traditional restaurants lining the winding cobbled stones. The gothic neighborhood dates back to the Middle Ages and is filled with architectural wonders from the 14th and 15th centuries. The apartment is also located near the marina - for quick and easy access to the waterfront ambience.

This part of the city is truly one of a kind, and a great place to live due to the amount of energy and life that surrounds it.

Food recommendations:

- ROA Restaurant - creative Catalan dining with plenty of vegetarian options.

- Viana Barcelona - cozy eatery with excellent grilled food and tapas.

Things to do: The first thing you need to visit is Sagrada Familia, this unique piece of architecture lights up spectacularly from the sun while you´re inside. Afterward La Boqueria market is the perfect place to grab a snack or a souvenir.

For those that want to catch more culture, there is the immense Cathedral of Barcelona and the gothic Basilica Santa Maria del Mar a 5-minute walk away. Also, closeby is the Barcelona Aquarium with plenty of entertainment for the kids.

No visit to Barcelona is complete without checking out the Casa Battlló and Park Guell. The former an original construction marvel made by Guadí is definitely something you´ve never seen before. Finally, Park Guell the most famous park in Barcelona with its extravagant renowned sculpture offers a great view of the city at the end of the day.