The Raval area is perhaps the most interesting part of the old city Rentals Barcelona. It combines in great harmony the old and traditional Barcelona with the modern and “fashion” character of which Barcelona is famous for. Historically the Raval used to be very densely populated until the city walls were removed around the beginning of the 20th century and the Eixample area was constructed.

The Southern most part of the Raval, close to the port also used to be famous as the city’s red-light district. However in 1988 the government started a huge urban regeneration project and invested a lot of money in modernizing the area and it has become much more modern and significantly more attractive. Today the district is a mixture of the old and the new, the foreign and the local, the sophisticated and the popular.

The upper part of the Raval houses today Universities, the Contemporary Culture Center (CCCB), the FAD (Barcelona Design Office) and the Museum of Contemporary Art (the MACBA) built by the famous architect Richard Meier, at the Plaça dels Angels: a large public space, meeting point of international skateboarders, an arty crafty crowd and children of all colours and languages playing on the streets. For the visitor to Barcelona it is interesting to wander around and discover the great variety of gastronomic offers, buy, see, have a haircut or just have a drink.

The Rambla del Raval is one of those spaces developed by the City Council, it is a promenade similar to the Ramblas, rimmed with palm trees and surrounded by plenty of bars and restaurants. There are terraces to eat or have a beer. At weekends there is a very nice artisans market, with a jaima (arab tent) where you can have a mint tea and delicious arab pastries. Some of the most famous restaurants of Barcelona are located in the Raval, such as the “Casa Leopoldo”, the restaurant of the new Hotel Barceló, “L’hortet” and others.

Some of our most popular apartments for short term accommodation in Barcelona are located in the Raval area.  Especially popular among our clients is the ROOFTOP IN THE OLD CITY which is located on the Rambla del Raval itself and has a great terrace. Also the SUNNY AND CENTRAL apartment is very popular as well as the STUDIO WITH TERRACE 1 and 2 which are very demanded by people who search for short term accommodation in Barcelona.

• In the heart of the city 1 apartment
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• Brand new 2 bedroom apartment located in the very centre of the old city of Barcelona, 1 minute walk to “Las Ramblas” and within just minutes from all major tourist attraction in the old city. Very stylish and very comfortable... ADSL wi fi. AC.

• In the heart of the city 2 apartment
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• Brand new 2 bedroom apartment located in the very centre of the old city of Barcelona, 1 minute walk to “Las Ramblas” and within just minutes from all major tourist attraction in the old city...

• 4 Bedrooms in the old city (New!)
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• An amazing 4 double bedrooms apartment that can accommodate up to 10 people! Recently renovated, large spaces and excellent location 3 minutes from Las Ramblas and near the major tourists sites of the old city of Barcelona. Full AC, 2 bathrooms, balcony.

• Sunny and central apartment
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• In the heart of the old city just next to Barcelona's modern art museumand 5 minutes walk from Las Ramblas, in a quiet plaza, 2 bedroom apartment of beautiful design, very sunny, AC (recommended!)...

• Classical in the center apartment
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• Located 2 minutes walk from Las Ramblas and 5 to Plaza Catalunya, a spacious, newly refurbished apartment, in a refurbished classical building, AC, central heat. Very comfortable apartment!

• Next to Plaza Catalunya apartment
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• Cute apartment excellently located in the very heart of the old city, just 2 minutes walk from Plaza Catalunya and in one of Barcelona's most colorful streets in the old city: Tallers street.

• A Rooftop in the old city apartment
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• Wonderful rooftop on the Rambla del Raval (old city). 1 bedroom, living room and large, private terrace with plenty of sun...

• Studio with Terrace 2 apartment
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• This brand new apartment is located in the very heart of Barcelona's old city, just two minutes walk to the "Rambla del Raval" and 10 minutes to "Las Ramblas...". ADSL Internet, AC, heat, Metro near...

• Studio with terrace 1
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• This brand new apartment is located in the very heart of Barcelona's old city, just two minutes walk to the "Rambla del Raval" and 10 minutes to "Las Ramblas...". ADSL Internet, AC, heat, Metro near...

• Aurora 4 bedrooms
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• Amazing, completely refurbished 4 bedroom barcelona loft, with enormous living area, including 2 hammockes! Ideal for large groups, and centrally located

• Near the Macba
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• Bright 55m2 Barcelona apartment with 1 double room next to the MACBA museum of modern art.

• Plaza Universidad 1
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• Totally refurbished 2 bedroom apartment of 80 m2, very well located in the heart of the old city and near Plaza Catalunya.

• Central Family Apartment
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• Modern and quality refurbished apartment, ideal for families or groups of friends coming to Barcelona. Very central location, just 3 minutes walk to Plaza Catalunya. MINIMUM STAY: 5 NIGHTS!