DK Travel : Barcelona : Eixample

If the old town is the heart of Barcelona and the green mountains of Tibidabo and Montjuïc the lungs, the Eixample is the city’s nervous system – its economic and commercial core. The area began to take shape in 1860 when the city was permitted to expand beyond the medieval walls (Stages in Barcelona's History). Its design, based on plans by Catalan engineer Ildefons Cerdà, comprises hundreds of symmetrical grid-like squares. Construction continued into the 20th century at a time when Barcelona’s elite was patronizing the city’s most daring architects. Modernisme was flourishing and the area became home to the cream of Barcelona’s Modernista architecture, with myriad elegant façades and balconies. Today, a wealth of enchanting cafés, funky design shops, gourmet restaurants and hip bars and clubs draws the professional crowd, which has adopted the neighbourhood as its own.

For more on Modernista architecture Modernista Buildings For more on Antoni Gaudí see Antoni Gaudí

Destination Barcelona Apartments

The DestinationBCN apartment suites are located right in the city center of Barcelona, a block away from the Plaça Catalunya. The suites breathe an air of grandeur and luxury without being grotesque. With 2 comfortable bedrooms, an attractive lounge area with quality wooden parquet flooring, a fully fitted dream designer kitchen, a smart luxury bathroom and plenty of local interest books and magazines, the place makes you want to stay forever and ever. One thing is for sure: with the personal touches and dedicated staff, there will be only one regret; closing the door behind you after spending your trip in a more than wonderful location.
Hostal residencia Australia

A small cozy guest house run by Maria and her son Location is excellent , the hosts are intelligent. Recommended by most travel guides not because of the luxury but because of the people behind the desk.
Studios Pelayo Guest House

Our Studios Pelayo Guest House offers a selection of studios for two persons with a fully equipped kitchen, fridge, air conditioning, TV, private bathroom, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and central heating And we also have cosy small double rooms with double o twin beds, TV radio air conditioning and a private bathroom windows looking into interior patio.

The Studios Pelayo Guest House is distributed on two floors of Calle Pelai, number 5 in a heart of Barcelona. This street is the dead center of Barcelona and for all the ladies this is the main shopping street for all the nice clothes and shoes of this city. We have the Lauren Cinemas right across the road, loads of restaurants, tapas bars; the Ramblas is just 100 meters away. Our location will astonish you, and our facilities will help you enjoy your stay . We promise that you will want to come back !