Dreamboat

Dreamboat: Catalonia

Known for its village-like atmosphere and charming streets, Gràcia is perfect for travellers looking to explore an authentic part of Barcelona. Dreamboat actually used to be a hostel, which explains why every bedroom has its own en-suite and cosy nooks. The building is beautiful, with features from the nineteenth-century, and a gorgeous terrace engulfed in greenery. The kitchen isn’t made for cooking (it’s lacking basic appliances like an oven and equipment), but why not use this as a chance to explore some of the local restaurants in the area?

Home truths:
*Bedroom one and two overlook the street – it can get a little noisy
*The kitchen isn’t big and it’s only really suitable for preparing light snacks and warming food – there's no oven and there's also very little countertop space
*There’s currently no home manual
*The toilet in the bathroom closest to the kitchen doesn’t flush properly – the host is currently working on fixing this issue
*There’s an elevator in the building, but you have to climb four steps to get to the front door