Having booked your SilverDoor serviced apartment, it is time to prepare for your trip to Barcelona. We have put together some essential information to help prepare you for your stay in the city.
There are several means of public transport in Barcelona, including the metro, buses, trams and trains. Barcelona has a fantastic option of a ‘Hola BCN’ card, allowing you to take unlimited trips on any of the transport routes. Whether you need to venture out to the suburbs of Barcelona or travel to the city centre from one of the many serviced apartments Barcelona has to offer, the city’s extensive public transport network is the way to go.
Barcelona embraces cuisine from all types of cultures. When it comes to their local dishes however, they are full of meat and fish plates. Meat and fish paella is normally on the menu at most restaurants and bars in Barcelona, which can be found within walking distance of any one of our serviced apartments in Barcelona; this can also be said for a mixture of pasta meals.
Spanish is the only officially recognised language in Spain, however many other dialects spoken locally. These include co-official languages such as Catalan, Basque, Valencian and Aranese. It is thought that only about 19% of the population speak Catalan, with 99% speaking Spanish as their first or second language.
When walking around Barcelona during your stay in one of our apartments in Barcelona, it will be clear to see that the whole city is mad about football. When on a corporate visit to the city, it may be worth taking the time to have a tour around the incredibly impressive Camp Nou stadium, or lucky enough to find some hospitality tickets to a match at the stadium.
Barcelona also has some incredibly spectacular architecture on show. One of the world’s most famous architects, Antonio Gaudi, has a wide array of buildings on show. Casa Batlló, La Sagrada Familia and Parc Güell are all fantastic pieces of architecture that are well worth a visit. La Sagrada is a gorgeous church that was started by Guadi in 1982 and is not expected to be finished till 2030. Simply take a walk out of any of our serviced apartments in Barcelona and you will likely be greeted by stunning nearby architecture.
Barcelona is famed for its warm weather all year round, with highs of 29 degrees in the summer and lows of only 8 degrees in the winter, it is clear to see why so many people embark on trips to Barcelona. There is also very little rainfall throughout the year in Barcelona, with a maximum of 6 days’ rain in April.
Absolutely, at SilverDoor we understand that your trip would be incomplete without your furry companion. Many of our serviced apartments in Barcelona are pet-friendly, so whether you want to enjoy dog walks on Barcelona's many beaches, or cuddle up on the sofa of your serviced apartment with your cat, look no further. Browse some of our pet-friendly serviced apartments in Barcelona here.
Yes, we have an amazing selection of serviced apartments in Barcelona that are perfect for families. Not only do these have a ranging number of bedrooms, great for families of every size, but our serviced apartments also feature separate kitchens and living spaces so the whole family is comfortably accommodated for and made to feel at home. Here are some of our serviced apartments in Barcelona with 3 bedrooms, to help you discover your ideal family stay.
Yes we have a range of high quality serviced apartments in Barcelona with swimming pools. You can find our range of serviced apartments with a pool in Barcelona here. Many of these apartments have access to an outdoor terrace or garden, and a swimming pool for guests to enjoy. After a busy day in Barcelona, staying in an apartment with a pool on site is a great way to relax and sock up the warm Mediterranean climate.