Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Some places, especially at the lower end, offer triples and quads, which can be good value
for groups. If you want a double bed (as opposed to two singles), ask for a
llit
/
cama
matri-
monial (Catalan/Spanish). If your budget is especially tight, look at the economical options
on Barcelona 30.com.
Apartment & Room Rentals
A cosier (and sometimes more cost-effective) alternative to hotels can be short-term apart-
ment rental. A plethora of firms organise short lets across town. Typical prices are around
€80 to €100 for two people per night. For four people you might be looking at an average of
€160 a night.
One of the best options, with hundreds of listings is Air BnB (
www.airbnb.com
)
. In addi-
tion to full apartments, the site also lists rooms available, which can be a good way to meet
locals and/or other travellers if you don't mind sharing common areas. Prices for a room cost
€30 to €60 on average.
Other apartment-rental services include the following:
Oh-Barcelona
(
www.oh-barcelona.com
)
Aparteasy
(
www.aparteasy.com
)
Feel at Home Barcelona.com
(
www.feelathomebarcelona.com
)
Barcelona On Line
(
www.barcelona-on-line.es
)
Friendly Rentals
(
www.friendlyrentals.com
)
Rent a Flat in Barcelona
(
www.rentaflatinbarcelona.com
)
MH Apartments
(
www.mhapartments.com
)
If you want to do a short-term house swap, check out the ads on
www.loquo.com
. Want to
sleep on a local's couch? Try your luck at
www.couchsurfing.com
.
To browse a large selec-
tion of accommodation at all price levels, check out Lonely Planet (
www.lonelyplanet.com/
Travellers with Disabilities
Many hotels claim to be equipped for guests with disabilities but reality frequently disap-
points. Check out
www.accessiblebarcelona.com
for help with finding genuinely accessible
accommodation. The same people also run
www.accessible.trave
l
.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
DO
Magnficent boutique option overlooking the Plaça Reial.
Casa Camper
Stylish option in El Raval with Vinçon furniture and hammocks.
