Archive for September, 2009
If you are planning to visit Barcelona, for a short or longer period, one of the most important things is finding a good place to stay. Most of the times it’s better to arrange your accommodation before you actually arrive so that when you are here, you can relax and concentrate on studies, sightsing or perhaps just working on your tan down at the beach. There are not just tourists and students that visit Barcelona. Many people come here for work opportunities. For example, thousands of people that are self employed come here every year hoping to find luck. Actors, DJ:s, Dancers, Writers, Beauty and Massage therapists, hairdressers and people in the music business are just to name a few of them. When you don’t know if you will suceed and you are unsure of how long you will stay, finding a flexible accomoodation alternative is crucial. Many people therefore choose to spend hundreds of euros on a hotel room just because they allow you to book nightly and you can decide on the day if you want to leave the room or not. With Barcelona-home you can book a flat or a room from 3 days up to several years. If you are unsure of your finacial future, you can book for just a short period of time, and then extend your stay if you would need to. Renting a flat also gives you so much more freedom than checking in to a hotel. You can save money by preparing your own food and you can invite several guests to stay with you.
This year, Barcelona-home have recieve many bookings from people coming to work at one of the many festivals, exhibitions and concerts taking place here. The Sónar festival, Summercase, Primavera, The Brandery Barcelona (fashion event), Gay Pride, Formula 1, GSMA Mobile World Congress, Red Bull Air Race, Olympic Sailing Week, Barcelona Tattoo Expo and BCN Design Week are all very popular happenings which brings millions of people to Barcelona every year.
Book your accommodation during theese events today!
Barcelona-home have the past year recieved a huge response from people from east and central Europe. Especially, we have noticed a considerable interest from Polish inhabitants. Because of our new clientel we have decided to expand our website even further. There is now an option to view and read our website in Polish. We are very proud of both our multilinguistic office and our website and we expect this will gain more trust from our new Polish clients. Currently our Polish customers are mainly from Warsaw, Lublin,Wroclaw, Cracow and Bydgoszcz but since the website went live, we have notice an significantly increase of interest from people living in smaller cities like Kielce, Legnica, Kolobrzeg and Radom. Since Poland entered the European Union, Barcelona has become a popular destination among Polish students, workers and of course people coming for shorter holiday visits. We believe that when the economic situation in the world changes to the better, Poland will be one of our main targets in Europe. Visit our new Polish website and book your accomodation today!
Wouldn’t it be nice to spend christmas in one of the most exciting cities in Europe?
The weather is usually warm enough to take longer walks around the city. The streets are all beautifully decorated with lights and festive decorations. As it is holidays, the people are friendly and in good spirit! Barcelona-home have many accomodation offers for the christmas season you do not want to miss out on!
- 3 bedroom apartment in the city center with space for 5 people – price from less than 20€ per person, per night. Book this flat.
- 2 bedroom apartment, newly refurbished, large private terrace, space for 6 people, price from 16€ per person per night. Book this flat.
- Amazing Attic, 3 rooms, large private terrace, located in the city center, space for 4 people, price from less than 28€ per person per night. Book this flat.
- Open loft style apartment, communal terrace, centrally located, sleeps up to 11 people, price from less than 10€ per person per night. Book this flat.
During the last 12 months Barcelona-Home has recieved over 2000 bookings. Previous years our clients have been mainly from the following countries:
U.S
U.K
Sweden
Norway
Netherlands
Italy
France
This year we have noticed a large increase of clients from Eastern and Central Europe:
Poland
Estonia
Lithuania
Lettland
Croacia
Czech Republic
Sovakia
Slovenia
Rumania
For how long do people rent their accommodation then?
30% of our clients rent for 3-10 days,
20% for 10-20 days,
20% for 20-30 days
30% are long term rentals (1-11 motnhs).
During summer time we recieve most short-term bookings and now at the end of September when all the universities are about to start, there is a huge interest in renting long term. Reduced deposits and our landlords desicion to charge one fixed price for all flats (no matter how many tenants staying, provided they do not exceed the number of beds provided) have resulted in many students renting an entire apartment together. The city of Barcelona has so much to offer all year around. Many people forget that apart from the beaches and the amazing weather during summer time, there are hunderds of reasons to pay Barcelona a visit. The great food, the beautiful arquitechture, the many museums and not to forget the “football culture” are just a small selection of what makes Barcelona one of the most popular cities in Europe among turists, students and workers. This year we expect an increase of people renting short-term accommodation during winter time many landlords have great “offers” for this time of the year. Visit our website to see a full list of our short and long term accomodaiton alternatives.
Wouldn’t it be lovely to spend a long weekend in Barcelona this autumn? Strolling down Las Ramblas with your beloved ones, enjoying great Tapas in one of the cozy restaurants in ”El Born”, spending all day shopping in the lovely ”Gothic district” (or perhaps just window shopping outside the Gucci and Luis Vuitton shops on ”fancy” Paseo de Garcia) Barcelona-home have introduced a new system that will reward customers who recommend us to their friends and to customers who return. You could have the chance to win a 4 nights free stay in one of our most recently refurbished apartments. The flat has space for up to 6 people which would make this the perfect treat for your family or close friends. The system is based on votes. If your friends make a booking with us, and tells us that you were the one that recommended them, you will get a vote in the prize draw. If you are a loyal and retuning customer, you will automatically get another vote. When we have received a total of 100 votes, a random winner will be picked. If you are not lucky the first time, do not give up, the prize draw will start all over again. Loyal customers that return to us and rent an apartment for 1 month or more can also get a 20% discount on the contract fee. To take part of Barcelona-home’s offers and discounts, visit our website.
Description
This is a chic Club-Bar in the heart of Barcelona, attracting sophisticated clientele. The decor in the entrance is very classy, with white leather sofas, set to Chillout, Jazz and Funky music. Perfect for a relaxed night. The other room in contrast plays Retro, Pop and House music for those who want to dance!
Type: Club
Address: Carrer D’aribau, 195 Sarria-Sant Gervasi – 08021 Barcelona
e-mail: n/a
Info & Reservations: (+34) 932096562, (+34) 934146362
Web: www.grupocostaeste.com
Hours: Weekdays 23:30-3:30, Weekends 23:30-4:30
Description
The Matinee Group presents a new era, a new concept, a new vision. They offer the finest entertainment on Sunday afternoons, tagging it as a “Tea Dance”. With elegant visuals and a select atmosphere, this is truly something different. Sunday afternoons will never be boring again!
Type: Club, Arena
Address: Tarragona 141 – 147 – 08014 Barcelona
e-mail: n/a
Info & Reservations: (+34) 934530510, (+34) 618639915
Web: www.matineegroup.com
Hours: Sundays after 19:00
Description
Down Club is a club designed exclusively for those who enjoy good music and a good atmosphere. With its unique, avante-garde design, it is definitely a cool spot to mingle. With 2 spaces to suit your mood, you can take advantage of the chilled vibe of the downstairs lounge area, or if you are in the mood to party, the upstairs room is the place to be. Upstairs you will find 4 bars, 2 VIP areas, and a big dance floor.
Type: Club
Address:Beethoven 15 – 08021 Barcelona
e-mail: n/a
Info & Reservations: (+34) 600394316
Web: www.myspace.com/clubbeet
Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday after 00:00
Description
A venue with a difference. Broadbar is a restaurant where you will find an interactive TV screen. This is a platform for young, emerging artists to show off their talents not only to those in the bar whilst they dine and drink, but it is also broadcasted live on Broadbar´s own website. The cuisine in the Hakka Lounge is Asian. After dining in style, you can take advantage of the various rooms in the venue. There is a versatile music space offering live performances and DJ sessions in House, Electro, and soulful Funky and R&B rhythms.
Type: Club
Address: C/ Aribau 191 Local A
e-mail: info@broadbarbcn.com
Description
Buda Restaurant is a beautifully designed venue with an exotic atmosphere, decorated with large Buddha statues, red walls, oriental lamps, and cosy armchairs. With an interesting combination of Asian, French, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine, the food is always fresh and delicious. The restaurant area is ideal for a relaxed dinner with impeccable service. The bar area is open from 4pm, functioning as a music lounge where you can eat tapas and drink cocktails. At midnight the bar area turns into a club, offering various themed nights depending on what day you go. Highlights are the exclusive “Models Night” every Tuesday where you hear R&B and Hip Hop, and live Flamenco every Wednesday. Every Friday there is a retro 70s and 80s themed party, think: disco balls, dancers and live singing. Saturday nights are Indian themed.
Type: Club, restaurant
Address: C/Pau Clarís, 92
e-mail: n/a
Info & reservations: (+34) 93 318 42 52
Description
Elephant is a club known for its lavish design and decor. Located in a 2-storey old mansion, the venue is decorated with large bronze elephants and golden buddha statues, creating a luxurious, Asian-style atmosphere. For those who are looking for a laid-back night, there is a Chill-Out Area. In the Torre Room, inside the tower, there are Indian-style velvet sofas and ambient lighting, set to the sounds of commercial House music. The Jaimas Room is a spectacular red Oriental-style marquues, perfect for mingling with the trendy clientele of Elephant.
Type: Club, Lounge
Address: Paseo de los Tilos, 1 08034 Barcelona
e-mail: info@elephantbcn.com
Info & Reservations: (+34) 678733941
Web: www.elephantbcn.com
GUESTLIST (RAQUEL): To be on the guestlist, you can send an sms to (+34) 678 733 941. Maximum three guests per name! Please include the name of the club and your first name plus the number of guests you are bringing.
E.g.: City Hall: Maria +3
Description
Another project by legendary party promoters, the Matinee Group. La Madame is every Sunday night. In the first room you will hear the freshest party beats from the resident DJs. In the other room, La Bouche, there is a lively bar which is perfect for mingling with the fun and trendy clientele. You can expect a fun and entertaining night at La Madame. Extend your weekend further, and take advantage of this fantastic Sunday night out!
Type: Club
Address: Ronda de Sant Pere 19-21 08010 Barcelona
Web: www.matineegroup.com
Hours: Sunday nights from 23:30 untill 05:30
Description
BeCool has earned a great reputation as a club for underground Electronic DJ sessions as well as live Indie performances. At the start of the night, the live concerts are in the Main Room. It is a medium sized venue, which makes the performances more intimate. Later in the night, prestigious DJs from the underground scene play the best in Electro, Techno and Minimal, with sounds from major labels including Ed Banger and Boyz Noize Records. The second room, Redrum, plays mostly Indie music. International acts such as Radioslave, Zombie Nation and Lindstrom have done DJ sessions here.
Type: Club
Address: Plaza Joan Llongueras 5 – 08021 Barcelona
Web: www.salabecool.com
Description
A trendy clubnight, run by the ever innovative Matinee Group. Friday nights, in the same venue as DBoy and La Madame, DMIX is tagged as “A New Concept for Everyone”. The venue boasts the latest technology in lighting and sound, and superb decor. Expect a fun, lively and energetic party!
Type: club
Address: Ronda Sant Pere 19 – 08010 Barcelona
E-mail: info@matineegroup.com
Web: www.matineegroup.com
The first Space Disco was opened in Ibiza 1989 and it took 15 years to open the second one outside of the island in Barcelona.
When you are entering the mythic floor of the Space Discotheque you will see a full room with an extravagant party crowd, dancing every Saturday, to the sound of the dj´s.
Usually the music is going from house to electro. The fantastic sound system, as well as, the live performances of dancers and vocalists on the big stage will bring you close to the Ibiza-culture.
All in all, this may be the reason that Space Ibiza is one of the best clubs in the world right now.
Type: Club, Arena
Address: Tarragona 141 – 147 08014 Barcelona
Info & Reservations: (+34) 934530510, (+34) 618639915
Description
A lounge decorated in typical Moroccan style with reds and oranges, curtains and rugs. Here you can dine in a relaxed setting at low tables, in true ethnic-hippy fashion. Sometimes they project famous films on the screen, so you can relax while you dine and really feel at home. The terrace offers the perfect chill out space for drinking and shisha. Depending on what night you go, there is music such as Reggae, Latin, Salsa, Brazilian Beats, and even Electro & Minimal.
Type: Pub, lounge bar, club, bar, arena, restaurant
Address: Palau del Mar – Barcelona
Description
We have the best house party in Barcelona. In one of the hippest places in the city, handsome people and nice atmosphere.
Free parking!!! Join us!!!
Type: Bar, restaurant, pub, lounge bar
Address: Moll d´Espanya s/n – Barcelona
Web: www.mondobcn.com
GUESTLIST (BRUNO): To be on the guestlist, you can send an sms to (+34) 678845369. Maximum three guests per name! Please include the name of the club and your first name plus the number of guests you are bringing.
E.g.: City Hall: Maria +3
Description
This club was built in 1987 in Eixample. It is known for its arty decor and beautifully designed interior. There is a big pendulum in the center of the dome, and other little decorative touches which make this club unique. The venue is very spacious with high ceilings. There are 3 bars, and they play a variety of music including R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Latin and House.
Type: Club
Address: Rosselló 208 – 08020 Barcelona
Web: www.nickhavanna.net
Voltech party is a promoter of Barcelona who does monthly electronic-parties in the “Mephisto”… and this over years.
With an innovating style of the appropriate music, going from an atmospheric tech-house to a minimal-techno sound witch different styles of other music.
You can let out all of your euphoria on the dance floor to enjoy the unique parties.
Type: club
Address:C/Roc Boronat 33, PobleNou Barcelona
e-mail: info@voltechparty.com
Info & Reservations: (+34)669612350
Web: www.voltechparty.com
You and your friends have spent weeks viewing apartments all over Barcelona. Finally you have found something nice, clean, great located and most importantly, affordable! The disappointment is inexpressible when the owner or agency tells you that the price on that certain website, or in that newspaper is based one tenant only. For every “extra” person, the monthly rent is increased, and additional is also a very high deposit. The team at Barcelona-home are aware of the fact that the economical crisis in the world effects everyone. We have been trying to find a way to beat the crisis that will not just benefit us, but also all our clients and the landlords that we work with. We have come to an agreement with all our landlords. From now on there will be one fixed price for all our flats, no matter how many people that will be staying in the apartment. We have also reduced the deposit significantly as this will allow more people to afford a nicer place. This time of the year many students are searching for accommodation in Barcelona. During the years of studies, we all know that you have a very limited budget. It can sometimes be difficult to get it all together, housing, food, travel and social life. Barcelona-home can help you, we have now several “offers” on our website that you do not want to miss out on! Visit our website here.
