Name: City-Stays Portaferrissa Apartment
Address: Carrer d'En Bot, 4, 08002 Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona, Barcelona, Barcelona, 08002, Spain
Rating: 8

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Liceu

Jaume I

Catalunya

Gothic Quarter

Palau Moja

Sala Pares

Barcelona Athenaeum

Teatre Poliorama

Dalí

Placa de Sant Josep Oriol

Placa Sant Felip Neri

Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

Church of Santa Anna

Episcopal Palace

Boqueria Market

La Rambla

Catalonia Square

Picasso Museum

Casa Batllo

Barcelona Estacio de França

Barcelona Zoo

Casa Mila

Sagrada Família

Park Guell

Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Montserrat Monastery

Treumal Beach

Santa Cristina Beach

Gnomo Park

Cala Boadella Beach

Pitch and Putt Papalus Golf Club

Santa Clotilde Gardens

Water World

Parish Church of Sant Roma

Lloret de Mar Beach

Sant Joan Castle

Sa Caleta Beach

Cala Canyelles Beach

City-Stays Portaferrissa Apartment

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Booked the 2 BR at the 1st floor but technically it’s located on the 2nd floor because you go up 2 plight of stairs. Wer 4 persons in this room that’s why it’s perfect for us, rooms are modest in size, with towels, linens and toiletries provided, kitchen is big as well as the living room, we have a balcony that you can peak at the outside streets. Going here is quite tasking because you have to check in at a different place to get your keys and walk  before you can go to you assigned unit. Stairs and tiny and steep, elevator is so small that only 1 person and 1 luggage can fit. What’s good with this place is it’s location near ramblas, cathedral, lots of shops, restaurants around. 

Good location

Very interesting experience!  Apartment was about 7 minutes walk from the check-in office - a bit of a challenge when dragging suitcases over cobblestoned streets.  Didn't find the apartment at first - front door very narrow!  Apartment was on the "first floor", but that was up 36 stairs in a very narrow staircase that wound around the elevator.  Elevator was about 24" square - could squeeze one person and a large suitcase in, but not for anyone with claustrophobia issues!  Apartment was spacious and modern - totally looked like the ones I see on "House Hunters International".  Had a washer/dryer but not very efficient at all - wound up taking still wet clothes out after running the dryer for 45 minutes and hanging them to air dry!  Must put a key in a slot to power up the lights - we discovered that when you remove it, all power disconnects.  So if you want to leave the air conditioning on or run the dishwasher while you are out, leave the key in!
Rules and regulation state that this is a residential neighborhood - no partying or making noise after 10.  Maybe there are other apartments on the upper floors, but I certainly wouldn't consider this "residential" and I don't think I could have possibly made more noise than the "nightlife" on the street outside!  Fortunately, the bedrooms are to the back of the apartment, away from the street, so it did not keep us awake.  But if we'd had someone sleeping in the living room on the sofa-bed, the noise and light would have been an issue.
There is a manual with some directions for using appliances, but it didn't help much.  Washer/dryer was bare minimum - basically the stuff I could figure out for myself.  Never did figure out how to use the oven (convection? microwave? combo?)  Detailed instructions for the TV remotes, except that neither remote matched up with either of the two TVs in the apartment.
Location was great - we didn't even realize how close we were to the Cathedral until our city tour ended there.  Our guide pointed us toward Las Ramblas, and within a minute, we realized we were outside our front door!  Las Ramblas is just a few minutes away in the opposite direction - tons of shops, cafes, gelaterias, etc.  We found a supermarket and bought food and water to keep in the fridge.  
And despite Portaferrissa's appearance of being pedestrian only, our hired car pulled right up to the front door to take us to the airport, so no more dragging suitcases down the street!

Typical European apartment

We were in the one bedroom with balcony. We chose because of location, washing machine and more space than a hotel. 
Pro's. Great location with something to do or see in every direction. Clean and uncluttered throughout. Plenty of towels and kitchen utensils. Lots of natural light and electric light for reading at all hours of the day. Manual to help with directions of appliances.
Cons. Both streets are pedestrian streets and not for someone with mobility issues. No detailed directions for the washer. Need to have exact change for taxes when checking in. Also need passport when checking in.  Small elevator. One person, one suitcase or two hugging people. 
After rush from airport, closed streets, and pedestrian walkway, taxi driver and I ran to check in.  And then taxi driver dropped us off and pointed toward the apartment. We found it and then all was right with the world.   This is not for people with walking or mobility issues.  But perfect size and gives you space in a very clean property.  All pictures are accurate. We hope we can return, but with a disease that will develop mobility issues, not sure if we can.

Perfect for Us

Best location in Barca - 5mins walk to Plaza Catalunya, 3mins to Las Ramblas, 1min to Cathedral.
Great facilities, comfy beds and easy check in.
Right in the hub of all the action, yet quiet one you close the balcony windows. Street view is great entertainment and you are surrounded by numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. Easy Metro access too.
Would recommend to all...

Excellent location, stylish apartment.

Small. Filthy walls. Paper thin walls. You can hear everything outside and above the apartment.  Cheap price in a popular area.  Very inconvenient.  You have to lug your luggage to a completely different location to check in and get your key then continue on. The apartment was not terribly close to the office. 

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