The hotel industry in Barcelona is booming, with 80% to 85% average year-round room occupancy. This very high demand for rooms has been pushing up rates drastically over the past few years. The average double room costs around €130 to €200 per night, putting off budget tourists. Since Barcelona has little development land left, the hotels can manage to hike up rates.
The solution: Barcelona apartments
Take heart. There are other types of accommodations available in Barcelona. You can always stay in holiday apartments. The good news is that, amazingly, not many tourists think of checking in an apartment, so you can find real bargains.
Added benefits
It is amazing that so many tourists do not even consider staying in Barcelona apartments when they can give you added benefits of self-catering facilities, lower rental fees, and privacy over other types of Barcelona accommodation.
Not only staying at a holiday flat will save you some money, but it can also give you all the home conveniences you need. You can have a great stay since apartments are more cozy and quieter than a hotel, adding a touch of class to your Barcelona visit. You can easily find accommodation in an apartment during peak seasons when tourists have already booked a hotel room way in advance.
A Barcelona apartment is the accommodation of choice if you travel to the city with family or friends. You will save a great deal of money since the average apartment significantly costs less than the price of a twin bed in a hotel. You can even ask two or three additional pull-out beds, allowing you to have more people in the apartment.
Cost of staying in an apartment
The rent for a Barcelona apartment is about €80 per night for the whole flat. This is for budget conscious tourists. But if you are willing to spend a fortune and want to have an apartment experience, consider the most expensive ones, usually costing about €350 per night. Of course, the cost depends on a number of factors such as location and quality and desirability of the apartment.
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