Luxury holiday apartment

Most tourists assume hotels are the only viable option once they step on Barcelona soil. Nothing could be further from the truth. No matter where one may be in the world, there are always economical lodgings for the taking.. So, while it is true that hotels in Barcelona enjoy an 85-percent occupancy average, there are accommodation possibilities. The most common are holiday apartments, aparthotels, hotels, hostals or pensions.

Barcelona Holiday Apartment
Who would not jump at the chance to stay in an exclusive apartment, complete with all the modern conveniences of home, for the price of a standard hotel room? A Barcelona holiday apartment is a great way to economize and live comfortably at the same time. Savings even become more noticeable if you stay at your Barcelona holiday apartment two other people who will be splitting the bill with you. a Barcelona Holiday apartment can be very are cost-effective, especially if you are traveling as a family or with a group.

Barcelona Aparthotel
Compared to the Barcelona holiday apartment concept, the aparthotel is relatively new. An aparthotel is exactly as its name hints - a small apartment inside a hotel. It is perfect for people visiting Barcelona in groups. Most aparthotels have kitchens furnished with a cooker and a fridge.

Hotels, Hostals, or Pensions
Hostals mean pensions. The two are not just similar; they are identical. The same cannot be said of hostals and hotels, however. In Barcelona, hostals and hotels have a lot in common. In fact, some hostals offer equal, better, accommodations than some hotels. As a general rule, however, cheaper and are less luxurious than hotels. The disparity in price may range from negligible to substantial. Also, it is not unheard of for a hostal shared bathroom features. That, or a kitchen that is furnished with select pieces of equipment.