Name: Super Balmes Guest House
Address: Balmes, 12, Barcelona, 08007, ES

2/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

Angela

The communication from the property was awful. We called for over 2 hours the day of our check in with no response. Finally had to get the 3rd party booking app to intervene to get a response.

Also, pretty sure they control the AC from a remote location. Our room was sweltering and never got cool, despite the temperature setting on the unit.

I would not recommend staying here.

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2026

maritza

I was locked out of the room, the password they gave would not work, i texted them
at 1:30 am and did not get a text back on how to get into the room till 8am . Had to
sleep in my car. They would not give me a refund. they wouldn't even speak to me.
the shades in the room from the outside you can see they were all broken. And the
location of this place was in the proverty stricken area. I have pictures, but they are
on my phone so I can't upload them. By the way I'm 73 years old and my sister is 74.
and we slept in the car. I wrote the owners and never got a response from them
either. The most horrible experience I have ever encountered.

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

steven

Clean, central location, friendly welcome. Shared bathroom and kitchen, which we found to work well for us. Would recommend!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Pamoda

The property was spotlessly clean, and the location was ideal-very convenient for exploring the city and accessing public transport. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend staying here.

One small suggestion for improvement would be to provide a few kitchen paper towels or cleaning tissues. It would also be very helpful to offer a universal or EU charging adapter for international guests, as my UK adapter didn’t fit securely in the power sockets. Other than that, everything was excellent

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

ADRIAN

Very well positioned in the city

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Nancy

We arrived after regular check in hours so a little confusing with the contact through WhatsApp requiring updates on our arrival time even after we had set a time.
Our triple room with balcony was spacious, modern and clean. Street noise is unavoidable at night so be prepared. Excellent location!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Sheila

Good location near tourist sites

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Prabha

Clean and tidy, good facilities in kitchen.
Shops and metro nearby.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Rasila

We loved our stay, right in the middle of La Ramblas, everything was literally minutes away, shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, market, metro etc. Great location and excellent facilities, spacious room, we had a triple bedroom with our own bathroom and shared kitchen. Thank you so much!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Kensey

This was a great find - clean and a great location. The staff was very friendly and the beds were very comfortable. We had a shared bathroom but it wasn’t bad at all. There were 5 rooms in the apartment, two toilets and two separate showers. We stayed three nights and I never had to wait to use a restroom and only once had to wait for the shower for a few minutes.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Ibrahim

Convenient location with fantastic amenities, including kitchen and laundry. Room and bathroom were spotless. Temperature control units worked very well. Love the balcony overlooking one of the busiest streets of Barcelona. Maedeh was super nice and courteous. We really enjoyed our stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Ralfs Rafaels

Rooma

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2025

Chris

Nice place. They did charge an additional $26 E city tax when we got there. I like to use hotels
Because they say they include this in the price.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2025

Richard

Keys didn’t work, but they got the lock fixed….good idea if they inform you before which floor is the room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

MONTSERRATH

At first, I was a bit upset because they charged a late check-in fee, which I hadn’t noticed when booking. However, when I arrived late at night, I realized it actually made sense — someone has to stay up and wait for you, which takes time and effort, so I understood.

The location is absolutely perfect — everything is nearby! You have stores like Zara, a market, even a McDonald’s and a Sabadell bank right around the corner in case you need cash for the fee or city tax. The place is super comfortable, and the hosts reply instantly and keep the entire building spotless, even the shared bathrooms.

Keep in mind that it’s on a main avenue, kind of like staying in New York, so of course there’s some street noise — but they provide earplugs, and once you use them, you don’t hear a thing. Honestly, it’s perfect. I first booked for two nights, but ended up extending my stay for nine more because I loved it so much.

Out of all the places I’ve stayed in Barcelona, this one has been the best — great location, comfort, and value for money.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Larry

I can recommend the Super Balmes Guest House in all respects. The location is nearly ideal for a first tourist visit to Barcelona. The guest house is two blocks away from Pl. Catalunya where the AeroBus from the airport arrives. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, a giant department store, and all the unique shops in the old city are all close by.
My only complaint is that the instructions about meeting a staff member for check in made me envision that I was meeting someone on the street to lead me to the apartment on some hidden side street. The \"meeting place\" as described in communications with the guest house is literally the front door of the apartment building and the staff member you are meeting is INSIDE the apartment and you need to be able to contact them (by phone) to let them know you've arrived at the door so they can buzz you in. Be sure you're equipped to use your phone to call a European phone number to contact the person inside. I ended up standing outside the door for 15 minutes waiting for someone to come, while the staff person was inside waiting for me to call.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Kylan

Property was very clean and looked after well. We stayed in the private bathroom room, however based on how clean it was I would’ve been happy with the shared bathroom. We were allowed early check in which was greatly appreciated. Super convenient as it’s near multiple transport links and very central. Even with being central it was very quiet and the bed was super comfy! 100% would recommend for anyone to stay here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Emily

The pictures don’t do this place justice. Beautiful property in a great area. Very clean and the management was great with communication. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

juvelyn

The rooms are big and it is located in central area. Clean kitchen and bathroom. it is very safe and very convenient. Only cons is that the insulation is not that great, you can here the outside, cars honking or ambulance. They provided ear plug though.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2025

Angelica

Lovely hotel, highly recommend!

We had a wonderful stay here! Our room was clean, tidy, and spacious — with a lovely terrace. Both the kitchen and bathroom were clean, and effectively stocked so nobody was missing anything. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful!

I highly recommend this hotel for those who want to be close to the heart of the city and close to the beach.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Joe

Great place. Quite cheap, fantastic location, clean. Shared kitchen and bathrooms. Would go back next time

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2024

Karen

Bathrooms would get dirty quick and are also in need of repairs. Staff was nice and rooms were a good size.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Jo

Staff very accommodating. Great amenities. Very clean.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

WESAM

Very good

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Jazz

will come back again

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Sarah

Loved it

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2024

Patricia

When we arrived it was getting dark,starting to rain and we were somewhat lost. The girl had said to call 40 min before & then she told me to call back when arrived. When she buzzed door, three other people pushed in with us. I told the girl but she said it was okay. It wasn’t. One of the persons, a girl pushed into the elevator with us even though we repeatedly said no room. As we got to our floor or before, we were somewhat aggravated and distracted and our cell phone was pick pocketed. As the hotel rep (girl) met us at the elevator we were busy and distracted and didn’t see where the other girl went. Maybe they were working together. The rep could have easily met us at the door and not let these other people in. She could have easily identified the girl in our elevator as not a guest and called her out. This all could have been easily prevented, unless of course she was assisting. The apartment l, itself was very nice and clean, the other guests respectful, the cleaning staff and phone staff ver accommodating. There were 4 rooms and three baths in the apartment. We had one room and one bath with locks on both. With access to kitchen and common room.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2024

Erick

Great place to stay

Room was clean , view was gorgeous, bathroom was clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

MAURICIO

El espacio para guardar ropa deberia ser un poco mas grande

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Meghan

The property was clean and well
kept, the owner is very lovely and it is definitely worth the money to stay here as it is a 10 min walk to Las Ramblas; being close to the centre and metro stations. It is wonderful and I would stay here again!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2024

Pardeep

Close to everything, clean and safe!

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

20 Jan 2024

Tanya

Very loud!

This is not a hotel but a shared apartment space. The location is good, walkable to everything but the rooms are located above a very busy treat and the windows are not sound proofed. I wasn’t able to get any sleep as the street traffic and noise came in so loudly. Very small, no dresser or room for clothes. Bathroom was nice. Check in is strange as you need to be able to phone the host ahead of time so they can meet you. No front desk.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2023

Bobo

We could've used 2 keys to be able to leave or go back to the guest house separately. Other than that, we liked this guest house as it is located at the perfect spot for public transport, touristic and also shopping purposes. Although we were promised cleaning and towel replacement service in every three days, we didn't mind not getting it. We were happy with using the same towels for a week. My husband really enjoyed the shared kitchen, where we could actually meet the other guests. We would've liked to be able to confer more often with the staff though.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2023

Nick

Handy location

Brilliant location in the city centre, good choice of places to eat nearby, long walk to the beach but also good metro and bus connections.
Nice to meet other visitors in the apartment.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Ruslan

That was my first experience sharing a bathroom, and I liked it. It is suitable for a night,

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2023

Cindreka

I like the fact that we could walk where we wanted. I wish our room was not so hot but it was clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2022

sue

Super clean shared apartment close to all transit, connections to airport and tour buses. In the heart of the action. Only downside was that construction on the outside of the building restricted view. Great property management contact.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2022

Anna

Property was really good in a great location, helpful staff who assisted with my late check in.
Only thing, I was not aware and this was not pointed in the description- we had to share the flat with other guests. It was not something I liked since people were noisy throughout the day and night. The most important issue though was the parties next door which were lasting until 5am with people signing and shouting. That left me tired and unable to enjoy my trip in Barcelona.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2019

FOMICHOVA

Хорошо

Хорошо

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Good central location, comfortable and clean apartment at a good price.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2019

Margaret

Barcelona in October.

The location is perfect, very walkable to tourist areas, close to metro. Restaurants and coffee shops everywhere. Mutual use of the kitchen is good as is the shared bathroom area. Both clean daily. Beware there is a very small elevator to use, otherwise tight staircase. There is road noise 24/7.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2019

Shahram

Very poor Management skills

Our stuff was dropped out of the room on last night while we were shopping.
They rented out the room while they had other rooms available. This is not professional.
The manager \"Diana\" asked us to pay for one more night that we wanted to stay and get the reservation directly and wanted to charge us \"late fee\". So she pushed us to leave the place at midnight because her request was not reasonable.
Very poor Management skills

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2019

AW Jupp

Great last minute location.

Great location. Booked hotel on the day and couldn’t have been better placed. Email came quickly in English to advise arrangements. Thought late check in fee was cheeky given it wasn’t booked until post 8.30pm anyway.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2019

Khawaja Abdullah

Great Location, Inconsiderate hosts !!

1. At check-in time, the room was not ready, even though i came in much after the suggested check in time
2. There was a problem in the apartment, where the light switch kept on tripping and we (different people in the apartment) had to keep on resetting it
3. (This was the worst), At check-out, you guys absolutely refused to let me check out one hour later, ONE HOUR. And on top of that also refused to store the luggage for a couple of hours. As a result I just had to sit and wait in the foyer / lobby (where there are no chairs or anything to sit on) for two hours, sitting on the floor with my luggage till it was time to leave. This last thing, I just found really inconsiderate and pathetic
4. Its a room in an apartment with other guests also staying and 2 shared bathrooms. The bathrooms were almost always dirty and wet. I'm sure much consideration can be given to the cleanliness

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2019

Carlos Andres

Buena opción!

Muy bien en general, súper recomendado

Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2019

Corazon

A wonderful stay at APTBCN Super Balmes, Barcelona

As you enter the premises, it had a foul door like a dead rat but once you get into the apt the door disappeared. The couch as you enter was a shiny gray. Would be better I think w a warmer color to greet you! The room was spartan but I loved the bathroom because it was the cleanest place of all.

I didn’t know that it was a shared apartment. We were told to put our drinks in an specific place in a shared refrigerator. Yet our water kept disappearing.. our room’s veranda faced the back of bldgs so we never saw the sun. The room was so dark. I suggest that the black shade covering the ceiling lamp be changed to white or beige to give more light to the room. Also maybe add a magnifying mirror in the bathroom for putting make up. Beds were good. I requested more pillows but none given but they were prompt with other requests & very helpful by txt msgs & email.

I wouldn’t mind staying there again if I could have a room fronting the street because the location is perfect & Mariana w her colleagues was an angel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2019

Verified traveler

Amazing location property was really clean and well looked after. We didn’t realise there was a charge for late check in so just be aware of this.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2019

Verified traveler

COOL ,NICE AND VERY ACCOMMODATING WITH LOVELY WARM WELCOMING PEOPLE ALL OVER THE PLACE

Business Self

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2019

Paul

Good location, bad service

There was a very expensive late check-in fee (more expensive than the value of a night in the room) that was not listed on the booking prior to my reservation. When I contested it after making a non-refundable booking, the administration refused to entertain my request. The room faces a very busy street, as well, which made the room shake when some large vehicles drove by. I would not stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2019

Fatos

Amazing location

Amazing central location ! Very clean space and the guide was extremely helpful and attentive. We were able to visit all the places we had hoped to see a lot easier as he gave us a map and gave us direct instructions of how to get everywhere. The hotel is clean and safe

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

excellent location and in great shape with spacious rooms, a full kitchen, super clean bathroom, and comfortable common sitting area

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

great location and very helpful and welcoming host. The late check in fees is quite expensive

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Location is the ONLY benefit

The location was good, super central. They were also accommodating of our late check-in (BUT WE HAD TO PAY AN EXTRA 75€ FOR CHECKING IN LATE SO MAKE SURE TO READ THE FINE PRINT BEFORE YOU BOOK FLIGHTS). Rooms were comfortable enough, but the shared bathroom was CONSISTENTLY dirty, which is odd because it seemed like there was always people cleaning?! I'm talking water everywhere all the time, gross showers, it was a mess. We were also supposed to get a towel change and room clean half way through our stay and it just never happened. Place is kind of a cluster so definitely won't be back.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2018

Paul & Myla

Barcelona Central

Booked a holiday in Barcelona having never been there and was pleasantly surprised at Super Balmes Guest House. It is central to all the attractions and not far from the beach, we liked it.

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2018

Verified traveler

Clean and well-located for a good price

Great location. Comfortable beds (tempurpedic pillows!!) and clean rooms. Was 4 floors up, but that wasn’t a big deal because there is an elevator. Right next to Placa Catalunya, where airport bus and hop-on/hop-off bus stops.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Not a hotel! It's an apartment that you share. Good location though

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2017

YMS

Very nice place. Close to EVERYTHING.

Nice. Close. Convenient. Two minutes walk to La Rambla and Plaza Catalunia. Great restaurants near by and safe area to walk all times. There is a tour agency right in front so it is convenient to buy tours over there. You do have to share bathroom but it was never a problem. It was clean and always available.

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2017

Cassandra

Good room and kitchen

Called from the airport pay phone to reception to let them know we were on the way, met Melana right on time when we got to the meeting spot between the two cafes. The entry is a bit dated to the building but one inside the apartment level it was nicely done and went directly into the common kitchen. The kitchen was well appointed we used it for basic cooking each night and the fridge had ample space to store our cold food. Was a short walk from our room to the bathroom which was our only negative but there was alway plenty of hot water and good pressure. The common area was always tidy and clean and our room itself was clean too. Great spot close to all the main attractions.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2017

Helen

Would stay again great location

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2017

Melba

Well-located apartment in Barcelona

The building where the apartment is based was not easily recognisable from the street, but once you find it, you'd feel pleased at how centrally-located it is in Barcelona. Plaza de Catalunya is just nearby, and so are the underground Metro train stations so easily accessible. The building has a lift which makes it easier to carry luggage to the 2rd floor where the apartment is, however, it smelled of dead rat. The bathrooms and kitchen, though very modern and clean, are shared. We only stayed for 3 days in Barcelona, so it was an excellent accommodation for us.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2017

Jessica

Absolutely amazing

I had a great time staying here. The ladies working there were lovely and took care of us plus the attractions were amazing and there was so much to do. I highly recommend it.

Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2017

Piean Lok-yiu

Good for the price

The location is very close to many transportation. But it is quite noisy and dusty as located nearby a very busy street.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Very central and for the price it was great

Great location and for the price we were amazed how central it was. Metro stops and transfers a 3 minute walk away at Placa De Catalunya.

Chris met us with the keys outside the apartment and although he was a little later than arranged, he helped us a lot with directions and transport advice.

The apartment itself looks quite unassuming and a little run down from outside but the actual inside of the apartment is very clean, spacious and ideal for us. We were just a group of mates but would definitely recommend.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2016

Jessica

Good, Clean Place

Person who helped us with check-in was pleasant and friendly and spoke perfect English. The front door is sturdy and secure and the hotel feels very safe. We hardly saw any of the other guests, and especially didn't see them in the shared bathroom. Our room was comfortable but would have been better with air conditioning...it was very hot. Good sized kitchen, shared refrigerator, and separate smoking area. Within a block's distance to the metro and the ramblas so there is some night time noise but nothing that was over-the-top.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2016

N

Perfect place to stay for a city trip

This apartment is only 5 minutes walking distance away from the shopping mile and the palza catalunya. Public transportation is reachable within in 5 minutes walking. You will find lots of restaurants, cafes and little bars in the neighbourhood.

The apartment was clean and the rooms where big. Overall I would recommend this place for everyone who is looking for an inexpensive and clean place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2016

yu

Happy stay

Very nice hotel staff very helpful
Close proximity to everything in the center
Highly recommended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2016

Joe

Amazing downtown location, walk everywhere.

Small clean rooms in the city center. Super low price for what you get. Cons are, its noisy in the city center with traffic 24x7 and it can get hot in the summer with only a room fan to keep you cool. Shared bathroom and kitchen work well. Overall, it unbeatable value.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2015

Lise

I like

We enjoyed our stay, however we did not like to share the bathroom

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2015

Gavin

Great value but READ THE FINE PRINT

We stayed here at super balmes and also the APTBCN Rambla location. The apartments are spacious,clean, modern; there were 2-3 bathrooms, more than enough for the guests.

Be careful about when you arrive; there is no reception so of they need to meet you after hours (after 8p) there is an extra charge; if you're only staying 1 or 2 nights it will make a big difference in price.

Others than check in there's no real \"service\" but cleaning and fresh towels daily. You have space in the fridge and we made breakfast each morning which was nice. We had a very pleasant stay and I would certainly book again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2015

AS

Great location in Barcelona

The guesthouse is in a great location - you are staying in the thick of it with handy access to the metro, airport bus and all the hop on - hop off tourist buses. The shared facilities are nice enough (kitchen and bathrooms) and the room was clean. Be aware there is no air con (only a fan) and Barcelona can get pretty hot. The staff member who met us at check in was very helpful. Be aware if you check in after hours there is a fee, we didn't realize. Overall not bad.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2015

rondawg

Great staff!

They were all very helpful and kind and courteous staff members, as well as some of the guests staying in the accommodation.
If you are looking for centrally located and excellent prices this is a great place, with no frills. The bathrooms and common areas are cleaned daily and it is great to have your own personal room. Mine even included an outdoor balcony which was a great addition to lookout on the street and get fresh air.
Would definitely stay here again in the future !! Lots of nice cafes, shops, and a short walk to the metro, marina, and airport bus.

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2014

Paul

Barcelona

Nice friendly service, centrally located and comfortable setting. I would highly recommend this accommodation.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2013

Mike & Sharleen

Great Location, Great Price

This is the second year we have used the Blames apartment hotel. We are completely satisfied with this property and the management. We had a tremendous time this year and made new friends from Sweden, Norway, and Holland during our stay.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2013

kelincitertidur

great location. good price!

it was amazing! the room was clean and the location was good.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2013

Nicki

Shared apartment in good location

Barcelona hotels in the middle of summer are quite expensive. Apartment Balmes was a good option for budget travels as it was clean, quiet and in a great location. There were two bathrooms for five rooms in the shared apartment, which was fine because we rarely saw the other guests or needed to wait for the bathroom. There was a kitchen and fridge to use as well if you wanted. The location was fantastic, right near Placa de Catalunya with a bunch of great shopping and La Rambla nearby.The only downside was that it wasn't air conditioned, but many apartments don't have air conditioning in Barcelona, so it was somewhat expected. It was definitely worth the price and I would definitely recommend it as a no frills good value for money place to lie you head. The lady that gave us our keys was also very friendly and helpful. She gave us many great tips and highlighted all the main attractions on a map saving us a trip to tourist information. Overall we were pleased with the accommodation.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2013

frankie

perfect location and helpful staff for a great pri

great value place for a short weekend away - perfect location (within short walking distance to placa catalunya and the ramblas). check in staff went above and beyond giving info and tips for the local area. communal areas were well equipped (fridge/freezer, kettle, hob, pots and pans, microwave, toaster, hairdryer etc) and cleaned daily to a high standard. only downfall is the lack of aircon in high temperatures, but the rooms have fans which helps. the street is also loud but that comes with the good location. if you want to see the city and all barcelona has to offer this is a great place to stay on budget. thanks again aptbcn! i would certainly stay here again if i were to revisit

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2013

Verified traveler

Great location and very cheap

perfect location, city center, rooms and toilets were modern and clean, upon arriving we were giving a map and details about the do,s and dont's for barcelona which was really helpfull, we had a front balcony apartment, the only downfall was that you could hear the traffic from outside which was quite loud at times, not good for a hangover!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2012

Verified traveler

Good location and comfortable

Very good apartment with rooms in a very good location. Very friendly landlords. Very satisfied.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2012

Colin

Great for a short break on a budget

Ideal for those looking to stay for a short break without paying a fortune. Fantastic location, really central, just off Las Ramblas. Found the staff, Rebecca, very helpful and informative. Plenty of space and storage, decent bed and good kitchen facilities. Only slight downside was that as it's off a busy road, traffic could be noisy. There was also no air conditioning nor could I get the balcony door to open which could leave the room quite stuffy, however none of this affected my enjoyment of my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2012

Maeve

Apartment Brilliant

Would stay there again - so central and had no complaints!!

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2012

tom

very uncomfortable Bed

good location. and Although they say they have air-condition, they dont . the worst part of this place is the bed! very very very uncomfortable , i woke up with a bad Back pain, and i never Suffer from any back pain.

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2012

Lawrie

Not good, only use as either a last resort...

... or if you have severe budget constraints or if you are travelling in a large group and can book the whole place out.

The description of the apartment is WRONG, you actually share the apartment with strangers and although it is fairly clean it is pretty shabby.

>>>Bad Points<<<
>Broken, cheap and missing furniture
>Not all rooms were even equipped with a wardrobe or facility to hang clothes
>You are actually sharing a flat with other people, there are 5 double rooms each capable of hosting 2 people so that's 10 people in total, bear in mind there are 2 shared toilets and 2 shared shower rooms.
> Hot water runs out after 3rd shower in the morning
>Electrical sockets broken and falling apart
>Beds are like camp beds, thin mattresses on metal frames. Very squeaky/noisy/uncomfortable
>At least 4 rooms are facing the main street/busy intersection, not good if you are a light sleeper(this didn't bother me too much as I generally sleep well)
>There was no iron or ironing board on first day, I had to try and iron a shirt with the bottom of a pan of boiling water on the kitchen table, don't try this at home, it doesn't work! (I had to wear a crumpled shirt and keep my suit jacket on for 9 hours that day). We had to ring to get an iron delivered for the rest of week.
> We were mercilessly charged €25 for key delivery for arriving 10 minutes after 9pm. The key delivery person said there are no exceptions and they would levy the charge even if we arrived a few minutes after 9pm. We were told we should couldn't ourselves lucky that we didn't arrive later as the charge would have been greater. Not great hospitality!
> My room had signs that the door and window had been previously forced. Security was a concern.

>>>good points<<<
>Free (but slow) wifi
>Location is central
>Might suit a group of 10 low budget travellers for a raucous and cheap stay in Barcelona.
>I was bitten whilst sleeping a dozen times (is Feb too early for mosquitoes in Barcelona?)

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2011

Verified traveler

Balked apartment,barcelona

We stay there for 3 nights,very convenient metro just very near to the apartment, only thing is the bed's spring not so good cannot have a very good night sleep!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2011

Verified traveler

Apartment Balmes

We stayed at Apartment Balmes for four nights for our year anniversary, and were VERY happy with our choice! The apartments are very clean and comfortable, the kitchen very well equipped and the location is perfect, just 2 minutes from Plaza Catalunya and La Rambla. Eric, who checked us in, was very helpful - giving us maps and telling us where to go, what to avoid etc. I would definitely recommend it!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2011

Dewi

Apt Balmes Barcelona-perfecto!

Not only its location and also the condition of the aptment, you get a chance to get local insights from them.Where to go,what to eat. the internet was working very well.No doubt to recommend it to others, as it was worth every penny you spend.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2011

Chanel

Amazing Stay would definitely recommend and return!

Found the place quite easily, meet with Bruno who was very friendly and helpful. Had an elevator which was a plus. Apartment looked exactly like the pictures. Perfect location right in plaza catalunya, walking distance to Las Ramblas, Casa Batllo, supermarket, shops everything you need. Metro is 2 mins away. Bruno gave us a map and lots of great advice on barcelona. Apartment was very clean and very nice bathrooms. Huge rooms. Loved our stay and would love to return and highly recommend to anyone going to barcelona!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Jose domingo

Súper ideal para llegar a descansar mientras se conoce los bellos lugares

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 May 2026

Jose

Muy buena ubicación. Tuve que pedir toallas, nunca fueron a recoger la basura, muy poco amable perdona del check in.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Héctor

Céntrico, accesible con elevador, cómodo.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Stefany

Apartamento limpo, cama confortável, ótima localização, bem no centro, a única coisa na estádia é do pessoal do quarto ao lado que fizeram barulho, ouvindo música as 6hrs da manhã, mas aí não é com o apt., mas em geral gostei

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Nazanin

Rent og ryddig rom, hyggelige personale, nært i det mest 10-30 gang avstand. Litt støy på kvelden pga ligger nært i vien ellers alt er perfekt

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Emre

Konum gerçekten çok iyi..

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Henry

instalaciones impecables cómodo lo mejor

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

burcu

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Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Cesar

Excelente ubicación. Muy limpio todo el lugar. Muy buena la atención. Lo volveremos a tomar pronto.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

dibe

正直ホテル以外では最もいい宿泊施設だと思います。

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Maira

The place is greatly located, the staff is nice, it’s super clean. The room is large and looks good. I’ve had a great experience and was positively impacted

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Véronique

On a adoré

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025

johan alfredo

Amazing