Rec, 34, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
#575 of 2,031 Holiday rentals in Barcelona
Guests' ChoiceBased on 81 apartment reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.4
Staff
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 November 2024
Jodok
SwitzerlandCustomer service could improve.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
David
BelgiumThe door to the building, and the narrow spiral staircase to get into the apartment, are quite a challenge for a tall person (like me). The shower cubicle was the smallest I've ever used (and is really just badly designed). Despite being well-equipped and in quite good condition, soon it could be about time for an overhaul.
Spacious well-equipped very clean apartment with a comfy bed in a fantastic central location.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 25 October 2024
Andrew
United KingdomIssue with access code on arrival
Location and facilities provided were excellent
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 23 October 2024
Anna
United KingdomThe staircase is a killer, unless you are very slim and travel with a backpack. I have a problem with my knee and I had a big suitcase, to bring the suitcase upstairs was an absolute struggle. Me and my friend had to divide all the belongings into smaller bags and go up and down few times. I have reached out to Numa apartments at least 3 times to request a lower floor, but they were not very helpful and told me the system does allocations automatically. Why can't you manually change the allocation? We got an apartment on the 3rd floor and I have asked to move to lower when it becomes available, but no one got back to me. Also, I requested a sofa bed, but the customer agents told me all the apartments have only a sofa. We discovered next day by accident that the sofa was actually a sofa bed, quite big and comfortable. It would be good to inform the staff about all the facilities. I sympathise people who were staying on the 5th floor... I hope one day the company will knock the staircase and build a lift, it will be a game changer. Or at least have someone on site to help guests with the luggage during check-ins and check-outs.
The apartment was clean and cute with 2 balconies. I appreciate water filter and REN toiletries. The location was great for us, as we wanted to be in El Born area. However, if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful rest in the night, the location is not for you. It's very noisy and you'll have to sleep with earplugs, but we enjoyed the night buzz of Barcelona.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Rosalie
United KingdomThe location.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Jeannie
United KingdomClean, spacious and easy to access for a last minute booking.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Joel
AustraliaExpensive for what it was (although the whole area seemed to be)
Location was great
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Zvi
IsraelYou have to walk up 2 to 6 flights of a very narrow and steep spiral staircase. This was tiring (we were at the top apartment) and very difficult with suitcases. The area is also quite noisy, can clearly hear chatter from the bars till 3am.
Spacious well equipped apartment. Convenient location.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Stanislav
RussiaAmazing location - Old City, an epicentre of nightlife, lots of famous bars, and a beaty of Gothic architecture. Advanced check-in technology, like it! Great appartments, was pleased to stay!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Pavol
SlovakiaThe staircase leading to the apartment was too narrow for larger loggage or person with impared walking ability.
Facilities, kitchen equipment, tv, comfortable bed, soap, hand cream, shampoo, location, self check in,
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Birgitte
DenmarkNot very clean. There was dirt on soap containers, hair in the shower, etc. Mid-week cleaning seemed more about moving things back into assigned place (I moved them for a reason!) than cleaning and refilling so was missing kitchen towels and other bits the second half of the week. The location is great but it is very noisy
Good wifi and nice appartment. Digital check-in worked ok but information and communication via app wasn't great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Ivan
DenmarkVery narrow and steep stairs, very tiny bathroom.
Awesome location within a walk to all main attractions. Comfortable bed. Lovely welcome labels and snacks.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Beatriz
PortugalYou can hear the noise from the streets at night, but earplugs are provided. The shower is a bit small and the shower door doesn’t close all the way. The staircase is narrow, it may be a problem for some, for us it wasn’t as it was a short stay and we were staying in the first floor.
The location of the apartment was great, close to a lot of atractions, restaurants, and shops. It was well equipped and had everything you need for a short stay. The bed was very confortable. The free tea and coffee were a nice little touch that we appreciated. The possibility to leave our baggage for free in a range of locations in Barcelona was also a good bonus. We also liked the terrace of the building, where you can catch a bit of sun.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Panayiotis
GreeceThe shower cabin is not properly designed and it is uncomfortable. The hot water runs out soon. Not sure how it will be for long-term stay
Great Location, Cool Apartment, Ideal for a business trip, or a short visit.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Giles
United KingdomShower unit very compact and difficult to move without knocking control. Entrance to apartment up a narrow winding staircase which some might find difficult.
An excellent location close to lots of restaurants and attractions. Well appointed apartment and management very friendly and responsive to any questions.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Ali
TurkeyStairs were horrible!!!
Location and the communication with the staff was excellent!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Peter
ItalyContact only by AI-supported internet-Whatsapp. We asked for the price for two moore nights wich worked out fare too expencive. Still the system is sending us messages to compleet a booking we never asked for. Anoying! Calling on WhatsApp presented telefonnumber without no responding. Maybe AI still not is the answer to human service?!
Beautyful and well equipped apartement with everything you can ask for. Perfect situated, right in the vibrant Heart of the City. Close to lots of Tapa’s, Bar’s, Café’s, Restaurants, Museum, Marcets……… in walking distance. Vibrant Citylife without stress without crowding in huge carfree areas! Try to book for room 1-3 on first to third floor as to reach the upper floors can become quired demanding!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Myumyun
BulgariaApartment stairs are pretty narrow
Design and amenities
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
In
LithuaniaThe stairs are very steep and narrow. But it is written in the description:)
The location is absolutely fantastic. The rooms are comfortable and have everything you might need for a stay. It's clean and service online works very well.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Anna
Czech RepublicI would welcome some more kitchen utilities in the kitchen. Shorter stays in this apartment are perfect, but don't expect that you can cook for yourself for the whole stay in the kitchen.
Great location, everything was super close so you can enjoy walking around the neighbourhood and there is no need to take public transport anywhere. Super clean and nicely equipped apartment which was very spacious for just the two of us. The staff was also very helpful.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Gabriella
AustraliaIt was very noisy. Due to it’s great location, being near many bars and restaurants, the noise carried into the apartment until 2.00 AM. After that was the noise of the clean up (staff, garbage trucks, etc).
It’s in a fantastic location.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Jazmine
NorwaySå small stair and we are in 5ft floor. And don’t have bathroom rug
So spacious and all things you need is there.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Manreet
GermanyThe very tiny Bathroom. plus we stayed for 3 nights and 4 days but we had to never got a bedsheet change
it’s super central and Born district is amazing
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 6 June 2023
Khalid
Saudi Arabiahow much noise there was at night
was comfortable
Stayed in May 2023
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