Best Barcelona-El Guinardó holiday apartments

El Guinardo is part of the wider Horta Guinardo district to the northeast of Barcelona city center. It is a very residential area, populated by local residents rather than tourists. A vacation rental in El Guinardo is therefore a good choice for someone who wants to enjoy getting to know the local people and culture and staying within a community, rather than a tourist resort. Staying at your apartment in El Guinardo, you can develop a more local understanding of the city, experiencing Barcelona from a local perspective and immersing yourself in its culture. Renting your accommodation in El Guinardo from 9flats.com provides you with an authentic travel experience, with added privacy and comfort of your own room or apartment.

Getting to know the area from your vacation rental in El Guinardo

El Guinardo is home to many families, who are attracted by the quiet atmosphere and many parks in the area. If you are looking for a vacation rental in Barcelona that provides a calm refuge from the bustle of the city, then El Guinardo could be for you. It is not a place for nightlife or shopping, even although it does have a few bars and boutiques. On the other hand, it is well connected to the city centre by the Metro and the well-known shopping area of Gracia is just next door. The most famous of the area’s parks is Park del Laberint, which dates from the 18th century. Here you will find a maze carved out of the naturally growing bushes of the park.

Exploring the city from your private accommodation in El Guinardo

El Guinardo borders a hill to the north of the city and some streets have fabulous views of the city below. Access to the city centre is easy via the Metro and even by car you are only 20 minutes from the airport on the Ronda de Dalt highway. Sports fans will appreciate the Palau D ’Esports de Barcelona, Horta Velodrome and Municipal tennis Centre, which are all housed in the area. El Guinardo is also extremely convenient for La Sagrada Familia, which is less than a kilometre to the south and Parc Guell, which is a similar distance to the west.

Choosing another area in Barcelona

If the peace and quiet of El Guinardo is not for you then perhaps an apartment in Ciutat Vella would be more to your taste. This is the central ‘old city’ of Barcelona, containing many of its oldest, most central and busiest quarters. Here you will be right among the bars, cafes and restaurants of Barcelona, with great shopping and attractions like Las Ramblas, the harbour and La Boqueria right on your doorstep. Whether you prefer a quiet apartment in the suburbs or a city centre room, you’ll find your ideal accommodation right here at 9flats.com, so book now for a great travel experience.