Experience Barcelona in comfort and style in this elegant 80 m² apartment, located in a renovated historic building on Calle Balmes 199, in the heart of Eixample. Designed for both relaxation and functionality, this spacious apartment is ideal for families, friends, or business travelers seeking a peaceful retreat with quick access to the city's best areas.
With three comfortable bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a smart layout that combines modern design with classic charm, you’ll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.
Apartment Highlights 3 Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms with double beds, 1 bedroom with a single bed and a dedicated laptop workspace One of the double bedrooms includes a private balcony 2 Bathrooms – stocked with towels, linens, and toiletries Comfortable Living Area with a standard sofa Dining Table for 6 – ideal for meals or working sessions Fully Equipped Kitchen – with dishwasher, Nespresso machine, and all cooking essentials Washer & Dryer Wi-Fi (98.8 Mbps) – fast and reliable for work or entertainment, Central Air Conditioning & Heating, Balcony for fresh air and relaxing moments
Digital Check-In Process Before your arrival, you’ll receive: A guest registration link (required by local regulations) A link to pay the tourist tax Instructions to download our guest app, which gives you your digital access key Check-in is 100% digital — secure, fast, and contactless.
Please note that those steps should be completed at least 24hr before your arrival to organize your check-in. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee that you will receive all the instructions in time & there could be considerable delay to enter the apartment (& possible extra charges).
House Rules & Check-Out Check-out: 11:00 AM Please take out the trash before leaving No parties or events allowed Keep noise to a respectful level
Whether you're working remotely, exploring the city, or just relaxing, this apartment is designed to meet your needs with comfort, space, and thoughtful details. Our team is always nearby and available, even with contactless check-in — offering the best of independence and personal care.
Book your stay today and enjoy comfort, style, and connection in the heart of Barcelona’s iconic Eixample district — perfect for up to 5 guests.
City tax: 10,45 € per night and person will be added to the total price. - The city tax will apply to a maximum of 7 nights. - The city tax does not apply to those under 17 years. - The city tax does not apply to stays longer than 31 nights. Pets - not allowed Arrival between 21:00 and 23:00 is subject to 30 late arrival fee. Arrival between 23:00 and 02:00 is subject to 40 late arrival fee.
If you have any delay on your arrival time please call us on: 0034 650 380 478 (this is also the 24 hour contact number in case you need to contact us during your stay).
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Property Registration Number HUTB-004565, ESHFTU00000806600001694800600000000000000HUTB-0045653
Property # 8919042
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Barcelona
Eixample, a neighbourhood in Barcelona, is home to this apartment. Park Güell and Casa Milà are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rambla de Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Nou or Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
How much does it cost to stay at Alaia 13 - Habitat Apartments?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alaia 13 - Habitat Apartments on 14 December 2026 start from NZ$596, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Alaia 13 - Habitat Apartments?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Alaia 13 - Habitat Apartments?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Alaia 13 - Habitat Apartments located?
Located in Eixample, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Rambla de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia and Casa Milà. Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla are also within 1 mile (2 km). Provenca Station is only a 2-minute walk and Diagonal Station is 6 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent apartment, great location. Had everything we needed.
KELLI S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that the apartment and location met all your needs — that’s exactly what we aim for.
We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another great stay in Barcelona!
Warm regards, Habitat Apartments
Great location and good size and facilities for a family
stephen f.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Hello Stephen,
Thank you very much for your kind words and for sharing your review with the rest of our community.
We hope to see you again soon for another lovely stay.
Best regards - Habitat apartments
Our stay did not disappoint. Property was as described and the location exceeded our expectations.
Cynthia C.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2024
Hello Cynthia,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, our team works hard to provide exceptional experiences for all our guests, and we're delighted that we could exceed your expectations.
We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future!
Warm regards,
Habitat Apartments
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andre
5 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was absolute perfection for what we wanted!!!! Location is good… clean and safe. Authentic , spacious and great terrace.
Excellent location. The apartment was clean and in great shape. Great service, and well organized. We would definitely recommend, and will use Habitat again.
Maarten J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Hello Maarten,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excellent location of our apartment and that it was clean and well-maintained. Providing great service and ensuring everything is well-organized are top priorities for us, so we're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience in these regards. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future!
Best regards-Habitat Apartments.
Listing was accurate and place was plenty large and well appointed. Good location a bit (10-15 min walk) from heart of Gothic quarter. Good access by taxi and good shops/restaurants nearby. Great stay!
Alison H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Hello Alison!
Thank you very much for your stay & review! We're happy you enjoyed the apartment & its location. We hope we can host you again in the future! Habitat Apartments
Nice apt. It was helpful to have a clothes dryer in addition to the washer. We would happily stay here next time we are in Barcelona.
Mary R.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Hello Mary,
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found our apartment nice and that the clothes dryer was helpful during your stay. We're delighted to know that you would happily stay with us again next time you're in Barcelona. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Best regards-Habitat Apartments.
Location, Location, Location.
We completely enjoyed or visit to Barcelona and the rental was fantastic. It had a great location with food, drink, transportation and other amenities close by. Definitely a place to revisit.
Hard to beat the location. Walking distance to nearly everything. Reasonable sound proofing from busy street with windows closed. Felt safe. 3 mid-sized rooms with queen or full mattresses. Good wifi. I appreciate the property manager including basic items such as laundry detergent. AC and hot water heater worked great (not always the case in Spain).
ewfleis
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
Hello,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you found the location great, and that the apartment was a nice place to stay. It's wonderful that you appreciated the good WiFi, the air conditioning, and the hot water. We are also happy to hear that you found the apartment to be a good value for your money.
We hope you had a great time in Barcelona!
Best regards,
Habitat Apartments
Perfect location for a family exploring Barcelona. Perfect sized apartment. Hosts couldn’t have been more helpful, from allowing us to drop bags in prior to check in, to calling and emailing to see if all is ok. Would highly recommend. And look forward to visiting again in future.
Simon M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Hello Simon,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our apartment was the perfect fit for your family's exploration of Barcelona and that you found the location ideal. It's great to know that the apartment size suited your needs and that our hosts were attentive and helpful throughout your stay, from allowing you to drop off your bags prior to check-in to checking in to ensure everything was okay. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future!
Best regards-Habitat Apartments.
Property was renovated apartment in a very old, charming building. Plenty of space for us to spread out and plan our Barcelona fun. TV was not a "smart TV" but not a huge issue.
Robin A.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Hello John,
Thank you very much for your stay & review! We're happy you enjoyed the apartment & its location. We hope we can host you again in the future! Habitat Apartments
We enjoyed our stay immensely!! Lots of space for our family of 5. Clean apartment with airy and tasteful design. Balconies where you could let in some fresh air. Everything you need from an iron to hairdryers and washer/dryer. Close to several great bakeries and the metro got us everywhere we needed to go with just a 5 minute walk to the Diagonal station. Quiet neighborhood but easy walk to the Ramblas and also great shopping just a street or two away. Would definitely stay here again!
kathy m.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Hello Kathy!
Thank you very much for your stay & review! We're happy you enjoyed the apartment & its location. We hope we can host you again in the future! Habitat Apartments
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris J.
2 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice apartment in a nice neighborhood
Very nice, comfortable apartment for our family of 5. Great neighborhood and central location in Barcelona. It was clean and well equipped for our stay. The communication with the staff was sub-par and primarily only occurred through the Vrbo app. The staff responded but it wasn’t always timely. That would be the only recommendation for improvement that I have. Otherwise it was great place and we enjoyed our time there.
Chris J.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Peter D.
23 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
No help needed but your communication needs to be vastly improved. The unit was perfect, size, cleanliness, A/C, location but trying to contact you or your representative SUCKS!! We also heard that from another party renting another unit!!!
Peter D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Hello,
Thank you for the feedback. We will be working on the improvement of the communication.
Regards,
Habitat Apartments
We loved the apartment and the amenities that were part of our stay. The location was perfect for us, as our son is studying in Barcelona for the next few months. We decided to visit him for ten days and explore the city. This apartment was very cute and the charm of the description and pics were what led us to book it. Accurate in every detail. Hot water did not work well...needs to be checked out.
Thanks for making our stay memorable.
John T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thank you so much for your review and stay! We're happy you liked the apartment & its location.
We shall be sure to check the hot water, we're very sorry about that!
Regards,
Habitat Apartments
location great, bakery/coffee right down stairs! Apartment sufficient but not enough linens for our stay. Washer broke but was fixed quickly. Same for internet. Communications with property management excellent both by email and phone. ordered extra towels but never received them is only thing I can say negatively about this apartment.
Darius P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 2023
Thank you very much for your stay & review! We're glad you enjoyed the apartment's location. We're sorry the extra towels didn't reach you. We're continually working on improving our service!
Habitat Apartments
Verified
6/10 Okay
Khristine H.
22 October 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The photos don’t depict this apartment accurately- it is an old, worn building with moldy shower tile and walls that don’t block any noise. Beds are not comfortable though our young adults kids were ok with them. We basically got no sleep because someone in an apartment next door would start talking or turn on a TV at 2am until late morning. One night the flat was inundated with weed smoke in the early morning hours from a neighbor smoking. The washing machine had been left undrained with water in it that smelled like sewage. While the response from management was swift —after two nights of no sleep we moved to a hotel.
Khristine H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2025
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry to hear that your stay was so disappointing. We will address issues such as mold, noise disturbances, and poor air quality.
While we’re glad to hear that our team responded swiftly, we regret that the resolution did not meet your needs and that you felt compelled to relocate. Your feedback is extremely important, and we will be reviewing these concerns thoroughly to prevent similar situations in the future.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and discomfort caused.
Best regards, Habitat Apartments
Stayed here in February with my wife and two teenage daughters. Apartment is nice size and adequately furnished. Couple of quirks - smoke detector connected to kitchen light switch and odd smell from the dishwasher. But, overall, it was great and the location was fantastic. Convenient walking distance to everything. Check in was difficult as we didn’t have contact info for owner when we showed up on Sunday, but we managed to connect and were in apartment within 15 min of showing up. Very nice person who checked us in. Grocery store was block and a half away. Would stay here again.
Michael G.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Hello Michael,
Thanks for taking the time to give your feedback.
It is delightful to read that you enjoyed not only our accommodation and facilities but also the quality service you were provided with our staff.
We are looking forward to welcoming you back to our Apartment in order to provide you with the experience that you deserve.
Thank you!
Habitat Apartments Team
Great comfortable accommodation in Eixample. Close to city central restaurants and attractions right outside your door. The apartment was very clean, spacious, had all the amenities we needed and was reasonably priced. We were 4 woman and had more than enough room in this spacious 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom space. Great full kitchen equipped with all the essentials. The bedrooms were spacious, quiet, comfy cozy and had all that was needed. Even the blow dryer in the second bathroom was awesome! Our experience was very positive and the listing reflects exactly what the apartment offered. Easy check in and check out and Habitat was very accommodating in providing instructions to manage everything in the apartment as well as hotel transfers. All in all a great experience and was very happy with our stay! Would recommend!
Thank you!
Donna M.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2024
Hello Donna ,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay With us . Our team works hard to provide exceptional experiences for all our guests, and we're delighted that we could exceed your expectations. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future!
Best regards-Habitat Apartments
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour même si les photos ne correspondent pas exactement à l'appartement, entre celles qui embellissent les lieux et celle qui fait croire que nous sommes logés dans un immeuble dessiné par Gaudi. Cela étant, je recommande vivement cette location.
Matthieu N.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Hello, thank you so much for your kind review of the accommodation. We have taken note of the photos. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again. Best regards, Habitat Apartments
We loved this apartment. It is situated on top of the Provença metro station, so is wonderfully convenient. It is also amazingly quiet - despite being in a busy neighbourhood, the double glazing works wonders. We are a family of four with two kids and it was a great base for our Barcelona holiday.
Verity F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Ginnie N.
9 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Barcelona Apartment
The location could not be better. The property is shabby, the walls are very marked. The tiles are coming off the floor in several places. We had to replace the lightbulbs in the bathroom. The kitchen is poorly equipped. We have not received our property deposit back.
Location was perfect and apartment was very spacious for four of us!
Very easy check-in. Someone was waiting for us when we arrived and took us through all necessary information. Apartment was clean and exactly as pictured on the website! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Carly T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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