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Located in the historic Born area of Barcelona, The Carders apartment is just a short walk from the Cathedral and Plaza Catalunya. Enjoy your stay in this spacious 2-bedroom apartment featuring a large living area with balcony and WiFi at 289Mbps.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4775 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Carders - Habitat Apartments

  • Stay in style at a beautifully designed apartment in Barcelona, El Born district. Combining historic charm with modern comfort, this spacious 2-bedroom home is ideal for families, friends, or business travelers looking for a central location and seamless digital access.

    Apartment Features
    Master bedroom with a comfortable double bed and fresh linens
    Second bedroom with a double bed, perfect for friends or kids
    Bright living room with balcony, TV, DVD player, sofa bed, two armchairs, and dining table for six
    Fully equipped kitchen with oven, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee machine, microwave, iron, and ironing board
    Two bathrooms — one with a shower, bidet, and amenities, the other with a shower and amenities
    Central air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort
    Baby cot and high chair available on request
    Safe box for valuables
    Super-fast Wi-Fi 289 Mbps for work or streaming
    Electronic door lock for secure, keyless entry

    Digital Self Check-In
    Before arrival, you’ll receive:
    A link to complete your guest registration
    A link to pay the tourist tax (required by law)
    Instructions to download an app, which contains your digital access key
    Check-in is fast, flexible, and fully 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 time: 11:00 AM
    Please take out the trash before you leave
    No parties or events allowed
    Quiet hours must be respected

    Why You’ll Love It

    Located on Calle Carders, in the heart of El Born, you’ll be steps from boutique shops, art galleries, and trendy tapas bars. Stroll to Santa Maria del Mar, explore the Picasso Museum, relax in Parc de la Ciutadella, or walk to Barceloneta Beach.

    This is the perfect base for exploring Barcelona’s history and culture.

    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).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 775 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HUTB-002957

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Downtown Barcelona, a neighborhood in Barcelona, is home to this apartment. Barcelona Cathedral and Casa Batllo are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Barceloneta Beach and Montjuïc. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Palau Sant Jordi or Camp Nou. Visit our Barcelona travel guide
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Barcelona, Catalonia

What's nearby

  • The Museu Picasso's cloister in Barcelona - Spain
    Picasso Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona, Spain
    Parc de la Ciutadella
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barcelona Cathedral
    Barcelona Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • La Rambla
    La Rambla
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Plaza de Catalunya in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe
    Plaça de Catalunya
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Jaume I Station
    5 min walk
  • Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station)
    7 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fast Eddie’s
    1 min walk
  • Demasié
    2 min walk
  • Bar del Pla
    2 min walk
  • Bar Joan
    2 min walk
  • ESPECIARIUM
    2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carders - Habitat Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carders - Habitat Apartments?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carders - Habitat Apartments?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carders - Habitat Apartments located?

Located in Downtown Barcelona, this apartment building is steps from Chocolate Museum and Picasso Museum. Barcelona Cathedral and La Rambla are also within 15 minutes. Jaume I Station is only a 5-minute walk and Urquinaona Station is 8 minutes.

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Carders - Habitat Apartments Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was in a great location for us to walk the city. It was convenient to restaurants, shopping and to many sites to visit. The management was great to deal with from start to finish. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Theo L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The perfect location for exploring Barcelona. Plenty of eateries nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in the Gothic Quarter

Communication and check in was very easy, and the location could not have been better. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Great apartment in a great location

Wonderful visit to Barcelona. The apartment was clean and in walking distance of restaurants and shopping and the Picasso museum and other historical sites. I would go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent location - lot of space in the apartment

This is a great property, the check-in process could be slightly easier, but overall a 5/5, we were there for 5 nights, it's in the heart of El Born & everything is at a walkable distance. Nicole from the apartments team was extremely helpful, & I would definitely be staying with them again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Fred K.

Barcelona - great place in town

This apartment is in a really great location and neighborhood. The view off the small balcony was really nice. Fun seeing people coming and going. Would recommend. Second shower very small. A few things that needed attention in the place, but altogether, happy we were there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

mike w.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great Location and space

Property Manager lacks communication. There were no sponges or dishtowels. Sofabed couch is bad for sitting and does not close completely. Time for a new one. Unit is large, clean, and in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly Terrible Bed

We stayed 8 days at this location. We loved the location for convience to local area. The unit is consistent with the pictures and amenities on the listing and we enjoyed our time there. However the bed in the master bedroom was unbearably hard. To the extent it woke us up multiple time each night which obviously had a significant impact on our overall comfort and enjoyment of the stay. We requested a mattress topper to make the bed more comfortable and the property management company indicated it was a new bed less than 1 year old and there was nothing that could be done.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good stay!

Apartment is good. It is managed by a management company. Communication can be slow to get response. TV did not work and it took 3 days for a response to request. Mattresses are very firm. Apartment did feel safe and secure. Location is great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Close to Shops and Restaurants

Secure apartment on second floor with good elevator. Apartment entrance opens out to small plaza with outdoor cafes followed by endless shops and restaurants down the streets and a large fresh food market nearby. Overall, apartment in pretty good shape (except for some minor floor damage) and stocked with all the cooking hardware needed; except for a dishwasher. Be sure to pay balance for apartment before the arrival due date, or pay extra local taxes.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim B.

Great Location and Comfortable Apartment

Very well positioned if you like to be near the bars, cafes and sights of the Born area - you won't run out of choices! Lots of sights in walking distance and the Metro isn't too far (Jaume 1 or Arc de Triomphe). Apartment has most things you'll need - some of thre furniture is showing a bit of use, as are the bathrooms - but still useable. Little balcony is handy for a coffee in the fresh air (bit of a squeeze!) and a view of the street below, which is busy during the day and evening, but not a traffic thoroughfare, so just feels nicely lively. Decent cafes just on the doorstep, so handy for a late breakfast! Note that on arrival, the agent was waiting in the apartment, so had to ring as we didn't know which buzzer to press (entrance from the square, 2A on 2nd floor from memory). Enjoyed our 3 nights there, so worth a go if you fancy this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

El Born

It was very good overall. The apartment was clean, and very central to our plans. We had a rough start. No one met us to explain locks and AC, although we knew this ahead of our trip, but we had problems and wish someone did meet us. There was No electronic lock on street door and we couldn’t get in until we saw someone leave. The apartment door electronic lock worked, and that is when we found the key to the street door( which doesn’t make sense). The AC was working. I discovered on the next day that the circuit breaker was shut off and once on apartment cooled down. Also on the our first morning we found the apartment electronic door lock on the floor in the hall. I am not sure what happened or if it was a failed breakin. I managed to reinstall electronic lock and it worked. I couldn’t call management company as I had no cellular but I messaged management when I connected to the WI-FI. After all that our experience was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Uitstekende locatie ! Sleutelsysteem via de app werkte prima. Appartement is groot, prima bedden en douches. Fijn verblijf gehad. Enige minpuntje: vaatwasser??
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment in El Born

We loved everything about this apartment. Spacious, modern, and clean. With washer/dryer, great for longer trips. Can't say enough about location. We walked to the beach at Barceloneta, the Gothic Quarter, El Raval, Las Ramblas, and the market at la Boqueria. We used Google maps to help us with navigating public transportation. The neighborhood is an oasis away from traffic, packed with restaurants and tapas bars, charming stores, and little grocery stores, all right outside the front door. Safe to walk around at night. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jannemarie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Goede plek!

Goede plek, hartje stad, goede faciliteiten en ruim. Vloer heeft onderhoud nodig, verder volledig naar wens!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Good location

Great location , but the furniture needs updating and the mattresses on the beds were very hard. We waited 30 minutes for our host to let us in and then he added additional charges to our contract. I would not recommend this particular apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super gute Lage, mitten im Geschehen!

Unkompliziert, schnelle und gute Kommunikation, sehr guter Zustand des Objektes.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and unit, close proximity to many dining options.

Great unit in a convenient location. Nicely furnished with all the essentials a traveler needs.. Loved being above the plaza.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Great location but tired apartment and poor service

The location in the old town is fabulous. Had difficulty finding the address upon arrival. The cab driver was little help. Upon arriving, the representative was in the apartment, rather than on the street outside, as agreed. This caused confusion. The apartment is tight for two adult couples. Very little hanging space or drawers. Very little room in one of the one of the bathrooms. The couch and chairs needed to be cleaned, as did the bathrooms where there was black mold. Several lights were not working. One of the shower heads fell off, as did one of the shower soap dispensers. We barely had enough toilet paper for our stay. A day before departing, we requested transportation to the airport. It didn't come. When we called, the representative said we were supposed to get confirmation from the transport company directly, which was never explained. They suggested we call and provided the number. We rolled our luggage a few blocks and fortunately were able to catch a taxi pretty easily. When we were halfway to the airport, they called to say the transportation would be at our apartment to pick us up in 5 minutes. Glad we built in extra time to get to the airport.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nelly G.

Good location, nice building, needs updated living room furniture

Nice building, good bones for the apartment, helpful staff. Two recommedations: replace living room furniture and reorganize the closets.Good kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl U.

Comfortable apartment on a mini-plaza

At check-in and very explicitly on the agreement we signed, guests are expected to wash all kitchen items used...something we ALWAYS do anyway...But there wasn’t a dish-drying rack provided. Minor complaint, but be advised that the excessively large “security “deposit” could be forfeited if dishes are left unwashed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christopher S.

Everything is Worn Down

The furnishings in this unit are not as pictured--they are at the end of their usable lives. The furniture is disgusting, we really did not want to even sit on the upholstered surfaces. They were stained, warn, cushions flattened and dirty, holes in the upholstery, etc. The showers all leak, the tile is all loose, the moldings are all damaged from water damage. The floors in many places are worn to the sub-flooring. The beds are just gross, slumped on the edges, hard, dirty, uncomfortable. The sheets were clean, blankets not so much. When we arrived the unit had not been cleaned, the property managers apologized profusely, but offered no mediation. We were told we had to immediately pay additional city tax fees, even though our VRBO booking said paid in full. The house keeper arrived and did an amazing job, but could not correct the issues listed above. She really was wonderful. Habitat was terrible. Their response was basically "Nothing we can do", basically a big "tough luck". We had no other options, it was impossible to get a last minute hotel. Habitat was also completely non-responsive to e-mails during our stay, I had hoped to book an airport shuttle through them--no reply. The internet is worthless, it keeps dropping and is not accessible from 1/2 of the unit. It's also extremely slow. The ONLY positive aspect about this place was the location, it was perfect! This is the only reason it gets ONE star, otherwise I would say none. I doubt this review will even make it on VRBO, they keep changing the listing number in order to hide negative reviews. Stay somewhere else in El Born, with another company!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison B.

Great location!

We were two couples staying for a week in Barcelona. This was our first time in the city and we lucked out with this apartment. It was located in the middle of the El Born neighborhood, walkable to so many shops and restaurants. The place was good for 4 people and we were comfortable there. Tons of natural light in the main living area and a nice, small balcony for viewing what's up below. Check in was easy. If pressed for feedback, I'd say that the kitchen is not really ready for people to do much cooking and we had to wash our glasses and mugs before using them. They were put away in the cabinet dirty by someone prior to our arrival. The beds are hard as rocks, but I think this is standard in Europe? The second bedroom doesn't have a closet and that was a bit difficult since we were living there for the week. I like to hang my things up while traveling.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Loved it

Wonderful location, we had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

J Edward M.

Ver nice

Nice apartment with a great location. Can be a little noisy late at night and the furniture could use a bit of an upgrade, but overall a nice experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017