Sillón Calvet

Sillón Calvet: Catalonia

Whether you’re keen to witness Gaudi’s mind-bending architecture, dine in Michelin star restaurants or peruse high-end boutiques, this smart Eixample bolthole places you within reaching distance of the neighbourhood’s best bits. The stylish interiors encourage relaxation – just what you need after a busy day exploring. Take a siesta in the hammock or fall into your comfy mezzanine-level bed with a paperback pulled from the bookshelves. Should you want to knock up a quick snack at home, the kitchen has state-of-the-art appliances to make cooking a joy. Once you’re recharged and rested, it’s back into the grid-pattern streets for sangria and paella in traditional dining rooms. We recommend ending the day at Ciutadella Park – a fifteen-minute car ride from your apartment – for a honeyed sunset beside the mystical fountain, relishing the cool water’s mist.

Home truths:
*You won’t need a car here as there are multiple ride-hailing opportunities and good public transport links
*The stairs to the mezzanine-level bedroom don’t have a handrail so it may not suitable for those with reduced mobility
*As this home is in one of Barcelona’s most popular areas, some city and street noise is to be expected – light sleepers may want to pack earplugs just in case
*There is only air conditioning in some rooms