Barcelona Vacation Rentals
Read our guide below to vacation rentals in Barcelona including bed and breakfasts self catering apartments and villa accommodation
For those seeking Barcelona vacation rentals, it's not a capital, and the residents speak a language only known to a few million people, but the region of Barcelona is an eternally popular destination, for discerning travellers from all over the world. For culture buffs and party animals alike, apartments in Barcelona offers the ideal base to explore one of Europe's most exciting cities packed with a massive selection of art, architecture and entertainment.
The Catalan capital has never looked back, since hosting the 1992 Olympics, establishing itself as one of the continent's favourite getaway spots. Therefore, not surprisingly, holiday apartment rentals in Barcelona are perfect for long weekends or short breaks. In recent year's bed and breakfast accommodation in Barcelona has proved especially popular and is ideal if you happen to combine your stay with a trip to the famous Nou Camp football stadium to watch Barcelona play.
Parks, beaches and an eclectic mixture of architecture make holiday rental accommodation in Barcelona ideal for those who love exploring, especially on foot. Gaudi's fantastic designs make the narrow streets of the Eixample district popular, but don't forget the nearby Gothic Quarter for some jaw-dropping contrast and a chance to discover the ancient history of this thoroughly modern city.
With a lively beach area, a holiday rental in Barcelona does not have to be located in it's medieval centre and if you prefer the sea, Barceloneta, which its chic lounge bars is just a fifteen minute stroll from Los Ramblas, the city's famous central boulevard.
In Barcelona villas are rarely of the purpose built variety, and you're more likely to find luxurious accommodation in splendid old family homes set in stunning grounds. More than half the population live outside the city and you'll find an impressive selection of Barcelona villa rentals just a short drive from the museums, restaurants and landmarks in the centre of town.
If you're looking for something a little more tranquil, why not indulge in some rural Spanish charm with Catalonian farmhouses available everywhere from rolling oak forests to dramatic mountain peaks. The staggering contrast on offer makes a holiday rental in Barcelona much sought after in Spain, and this northern part of the country couldn't be easier to get to, with direct flights from many regional airports in the United Kingdom.
