Reclaimed Reverie

Reclaimed Reverie: Catalonia

Built with respect for the environment, this bright home is an ideal base for eco-conscious guests looking for a comfortable, central stay in the city. While the home dates back to 1900, it’s been brought into sparkling 21st-style with an interior that reflects eco-design principles and respects Catalan Modernism. High ceilings, mosaic tiles, wooden framed French doors and upcycled furnishings create a beautiful, minimalist impression in the open-plan living room with a cool wooden kitchenette and dining table inviting Spanish feasts aplenty. The two bedrooms are equally pared-back and offer cosy beds as well as Juliet balconies with leafy views over your El Born neighbourhood. You’ll also have access to your host’s office and communal rooftop terrace on the eighth floor (during working hours) where hammocks invite you to spend sunny afternoons soaking up those Barcelona rays. Factor in the regular walking tours, wine tastings and food experiences your host organises for his guests, and you’re all set for a fun, culture-filled stay. Outside of your home, you’re just a five-minute walk from the Arc de Triomf, a nine-minute stroll from both Plaça de Catalunya and Ciutadella Park, while La Sagrada Familia is twenty-four minutes away on foot.


Home truths:
*Your host's office is on the top floor but you're welcome to hang out there – this is also where the communal rooftop terrace is located
*The host is happy to provide a cot, high chair and babysitter recommendations on request, as well as arrange daily cleaning, bicycle rentals and mini-bar restocking
*As this home is all about eco-friendliness, there is no dishwasher or washing machine
*Please note that there's no TV here
*There's a laptop-friendly workspace
*Your host asks that you separate and recycle your rubbish
*There are several steps leading up to the building's elevator
*There's no parking here, but we recommend skipping the car and using Barcelona's public transport instead – Arc de Triomf station is a five-minute walk