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
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 472 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
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
Lift
Smoke-free property
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)
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Downtown Barcelona, a neighbourhood in Barcelona, is home to this apartment. Barcelona Cathedral and Park Güell 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 Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys or Palau Sant Jordi. Visit our Barcelona travel guide
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?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Carders - Habitat Apartments located?
Located in Downtown Barcelona, this apartment building is steps away 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.
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.
Communication and check in was very easy, and the location could not have been better. I would definitely stay here again.
Ryan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie L.
29 Sept 2017
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.
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Fred K.
11 Aug 2018
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!
Fred K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
mike w.
28 Jun 2025
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.
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.
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!
Kathy H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Mark M.
30 Oct 2018
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.
Mark M.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Tim B.
20 Nov 2018
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.
Tim B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Charles M.
21 Jul 2025
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.
Charles M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Peter
19 Jul 2024
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??
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.
Goede plek, hartje stad, goede faciliteiten en ruim. Vloer heeft onderhoud nodig, verder volledig naar wens!
Jannemarie d.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Holly W.
22 Apr 2022
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.
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.
Eduardo L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
23 Jul 2018
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Nelly G.
17 Jul 2018
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.
Nelly G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Karl U.
10 Jul 2018
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!
Karl U.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Christopher S.
25 Apr 2018
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!
Christopher S.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Allison B.
9 Apr 2018
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.
Allison B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
25 Oct 2017
Loved it
Wonderful location, we had a great time!
Sarah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
J Edward M.
3 Oct 2017
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.