Family apartments Barcelona 2024

Summer Barcelona Family Apartments 2024


Updated November 2024

Groups and families visiting Barcelona might considering big vacation apartments for their stay in Barcelona. Apartments are an accommodation choice with many practical benefits for families including affordable prices. There are many short stay apartments to choose from in Barcelona. Most offer modern facilities, good WiFi, more privacy, a kitchen and washing machine and more space to spend time to together as a family or group.

For families with children in the summer months, we recommend apartments near the Barcelona beach or in the Port Vell area where you are also close to the Barcelona Aquarium and Barcelona Zoo. On the map below you can find our local collection of the most suitable Barcelona family apartments which are chosen for size and good guest reviews. You might also be interested in our guide to where to stay in Barcelona and our popular Top 10 attractions Barcelona

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Rambla 102 apartments

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Rambla 102 - small apartments that sleep 4 persons
Rated Superb. Located just off Las Ramblas street near La Boqueria food market, these apartments are perfect for families with kids because of central location near downtown Plaza de Catalunya. Google map link. The gothic area and Barcelona Cathedral are a short walk just 500 metres away. Rambla 102 has modern and bright apartments and lofts with soundproofing, free WiFi, air conditioning and balcony, some with views of the Ramblas street. They have a living-dining area with a sofa bed and a flat-screen satellite TV; and come with an open-plan kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, ceramic hobs and kitchenware. Fully equipped with washing machine, a dryer, and bed linen and towels. There is a supermarket nearby called Carrefour Market and there plenty of bars and tapas restaurants near Rambla 102. Centrally located, you can walk to the many Barcelona tourist attractions within 15 minutes. A 20-minute metro ride takes Sagrada Familia and the beach.

Recent Rambla 102 reviews 2024: 

“Wonderful stay for a family. Everything was literally at our front door. Perfect location to walk around everywhere. And felt very safe and secure...”

“The location could not be more central: Restaurants, bars, shops, supermarket, Plaça de Catalunya, Passeig de Gràcia, all within a walking distance...”

Cosmos Apartments - best pick for families

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Cosmo Apartments - Rambla De Catalunya - sleeps 4 persons
Rated Very Good. These modern and bright apartments have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Perfect for families. The location is safe, central and close to public transport and shops. Google maps. The kitchenette includes oven, dishwasher, a microwave and a coffee machine. There is a Condis supermarket 6 minutes away.  The living area has a sofa and a flat-screen TV.  Bed linen and towels are provided. Guests can order gourmet food baskets upon arrival. Guests will find many bars, restaurants and shops in the lively and central Rambla de Catalunya. The closest supermarket is just 500 metres away. Barcelona’s La Rambla Street is 600 metres from the property and Gaudi’s Casa Batlló building is a 3-minute walk away. The apartment is just 200 metres from Paseo de Gracia Boulevard and its metro and train station, with direct connection with El Prat Airport.

Recent Cosmo Apartments reviews 2024:

“Great spacious clean apartment. Very secure and excellent location”

“The apartment was excellent, it was beautifully decorated, spacious and in a great location”

“This is the second time we stayed here and we highly recommend it. Great location, walking distance from all important places in Barcelona"


Sensation Sagrada Familia - best choice for families

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Sensation Sagrada Familia - sleeps 4 to 10 persons
Rated Superb and near Sagrada Familia in Eixample district. Apartments have amazing views of Sagrada Familia from the roof terrace. Comfy beds according to guests who also say the photos match the actual apartments. Only 2 minutes on foot to Sagrada Família temple. Bright modern apartments with shared rooftop sun terrace with views of church and a small outdoor swimming pool. Apartments feature a balcony and a living room with wooden parquet floors and floor-to-ceiling windows. Modern kitchen is equipped with a hob, oven, coffee maker and dishwasher. Free Wi-Fi. There is also a gym and sauna in the same building free of charge. Cafés, bars and restaurants on the lovely tree-lined Avinguda Gaudí Avenue, just 250 metres away. Shops and supermarkets within walking distance, including food market Mercat Sagrada Família just 5 minutes’ walk away. Sagrada Família metro station, with lines 2 and 5, is a 1 minute walk from the apartments. Line 2 will take visitors to the city centre in 15 minutes. The number 92 bus goes to Gaudí’s Parc Güell attraction, and Barcelona's El Prat Airport is a 30-minute drive away. 

Recent Sensation Sagrada Familia reviews:

"We are a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children below 14 yrs). We loved it! The apartment was very clean, comfortable, fully loaded with all the amenities for a home-from-home stay. The staff went above and beyond to help us when we needed assistance with our little one and came back to the apartment after we'd checked out hours ago."

“View from the rooftop terrace was exceptional, and the location was great in terms of walk ability to the various places we wanted to see and explore.”

“Great location, our room was clean with everything that we needed provided. The roof top terrace and pool was great for the kids, with some great...”

“Spacious, modern & well appointed 2 bedroom apartment. Location close to Sagrada Familia was great. Staff very friendly & helpful. Roof top terrace...”


More family choices 2024


Deco - Diagonal Apartmentso - sleeps 4 persons
Rated Superb. Recent review 2024: 
“Spacious and enjoyable apartment with all the necessary comfort. Very comfortable beds, even for pull-out couch. Location is hard to beat.

Tendency Apartments 6 - sleeps 4 to 6 persons
Rated Superb. Recent review 2024:
"The position is very good. 5-10 minutes from plaza de Catalunya, with a lot of metro stops really close. The apartment is super comfy also for 6..."

08028 Apartments - sleeps 2 to 8 persons
Modern short stay apartments 5 minutes walk from Camp Nou stadium with rooftop pool and shuttle service to / from airport

Apartments Sixtyfour - sleeps 4 to 6 persons
Modern holiday aparments in very central location on elegant Passeig de Gracia boulevard, opposite the famous Gaudi building, Casa Batlló and very central for shops and sights

Rent Top Apartments Beach-Diagonal Mar - sleeps 5 to 8 persons
Beach front vacation aparments with pool access just 350m walk from Barcelona's beach in Diagonal Mar district
Rated Good. Recent reviews:
“Fantastic apartment for me and my family for the week. Kids loved the pool and the location was ideal for us. I would highly recommend this place!!”

Vale Suites
rated Superb
Big, well-furnished apartments in a lovely building with plenty of natural light in a central location. Features include Free WiFi and alarm, full kitchen and airconditioning.
Recent family review: "Exceptional; Everything about it was brilliant:) easy check in and check out. :)"
More Barcelona family apartments

Lugaris Beach - sleeps 2 to 6 persons - perfect for summer
Beach front vacation apartments just 200m walk from Barcelona's Bogatell beach in Diagonal Mar district.
Rated Fabulous. Recent review 2024: 
“Enough space for 3 of us, sofa bed was comfy. Good kitchen facilities and equipment. Spacious bathroom with everything you need. 

Browse through our Barcelona apartments offered by our accommodation partners Booking.com. Then book online using safe and secure online booking systems. For families with children in the summer months, we recommend apartments near the Barcelona beach or in the Port Vell area where you are also close to the Barcelona Aquarium and Barcelona Zoo. On the map below you can find our local collection of the most suitable Barcelona family apartments which are chosen for size and good guest reviews. You might also be interested in our guide to where to stay in Barcelona and our popular Top 10 attractions Barcelona


Reasons why self-catering apartments are a good choice for families.


1. Affordable for families

You save money! For a family with children visiting Barcelona, you simply get more value for money in an apartment. Apartments are typically half the price of hotels and you get more space and comfort. In an apartment you only pay for accommodation, so you are not paying for many facilities that a family might not use in a hotel, like restaurants, gyms, rooms service, movies channels and more. Also there are savings on things like WiFi and TV which sometimes are charged seperately per person or per room in hotels.


2. Kitchen

Big savings again for families. In a family apartment you get a proper kitchen or kitchette, which means big savings on food plus the convenience of being able to cook a home cooked breakfast just the way the children like it. A big fridge (vs a mini-bar fridge) means you can stock up with your own food, snacks and drinks at much cheaper supermarket prices. There are many great places to eat out in Barcelona, but paying for 3 meals a day for a whole family with kids in restaurants does add up and can be tiring and time consuming. So save money and have some meals in your own flat. If you don't want to cook, but would like a pizza or restaurant quality meal delivered to the family flat in Barcelona, then order in. Visit one of Barcelona's takeaway food websites.


3. More space

Vacation apartments are generally bigger than hotel rooms which is great for families. Staying in a hotel room as a family can be crowded and frustrating after a few days. An apartment means several bedrooms, more bathrooms, sometimes more than one TV and usually a DVD player, so you can keep the kids happy! Often there might be a terrace with sun beds. Some Barcelona short term rental apartments have communal pools too.


4. More privacy

Privacy. No room service or cleaning usually (some apartments do provide cleaning) so no maids or hotel staff people hotel knocking on your door. You can be as relaxed and a bit messy and tidy when you feel like it or when you check out. Some apartments will ask that you do some basic cleaning and tidying on check-out.


5. More comfort and facilities

Barcelona Apartments are often better furnished and better equipped than hotel rooms Most of the best rental agencies make sure that the apartments have modern TV’s, a full range of kitchen equipment and other useful items to make your stay more pleasant. You have an iron, a kettle, a desk. All little things that make the stay a little easier for families. Apartments also often have bigger terraces or balconies and sometimes better views.


6. Local feel

Local feel. Staying in an apartment in a local neighbourhood in Barcelona is just that bit more personal and authentic and gives the kids a closer look at local culture and living in other countries. The familiy might be in a typical residential building with local residents for neighbours. You can shop in local shops or the fantastic fresh food markets that are in all areas of Barcelona, so you get a real feel for the city and the Barcelona way of life. Remember that your neighbours are not on holiday, so don’t disturb them at night. In Barcelona and Spain respect for neighbours privacy is very important, and generally it is frowned upon to play loud music at home or be noisy late at night.


7. Clothes washing/drying

Clothes washing/drying. This is just very practical for families with children. Now that low cost airlines are charging for luggage you can pack less and wash a little on holiday. Clothes will quickly dry in the sun or in the dryer. Most family friendly flats have dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, iron and ironing board, so you can wash during your stay -  and even better take clean clothes home. 


 Apartments Barcelona Booking.com


Tips Barcelona family apartments


1. Late arrival times  

The owner of the apartment might be the person who meets you at the apartment. If you arrive after the shops have closed. then you will not have any food in the apartment until the next day. There might be an extra charge for late check-in.  So try and arrange flights at reasonably normal times. Most shops in Barcelona close for the day between 19.00 and 20.00. There are often local grocers or convenience stores, who stay open til midnight or longer. Restaurants in Barcelona serve dinner from 8.30 and almost until midnight, so you can usually find somewhere to eat on the first night. Or get a takeaway. Big supermarkets are open until 22.00 and the SuperCor chain of convenience shops are also open late.


2. Parking place

Parking places.  Apartments don't often include a parking place, which top hotels often do. Hotels even have parking on-site sometimes, but usually not free. However if you are arriving by car, then Barcelona has many public parking places all over the city, so you can usually find a parking lot close to apartments. But remember to ask the agency. They will be able to help you. Parking is usually about 25-30 euros a day at public parking lots.


3. Deposit

Deposit. You might have to pay an advance deposit. This can be 50% in advance and then 50% in cash to the owner at check-in but this can vary. So make sure you deal with a recommeded agency in Barcelona. If you treat the apartment with care you will have no problems getting your deposit back. If you break something, then it is deducted from the deposit. If you see anything that looks broken or about to break, then be sure to make a note of it, when you are with the owner or agent when you take over the apartment. If something is broken or breaks, tell the agency sooner rather than later.

4. Length of stay

Duration of stay. You might have to book holiday apartments for a minimum of 2-3 nights but that is usually fine for families and groups. 


5. Reception or room service

Family apartments don't often have reception or room service. At a hotel help is always available at the reception. In an apartment you are on your own. The apartment agency or owner might be able to help in an emergency, but they usually don't provide tourist information or no room service. But if you have an Ipad or laptop and the apartment has good WiFi which many do, then you can find and book Barcelona tours in the comfort of your apartment and find lots of information online about what to see in Barcelona

6. Choice of apartment agency

Choose a recommended and established accommodation booking website. There are many apartment agencies in Barcelona and some might not live up to their promises. Some tourist apartments are not officially registered by the owners as tourist rental apartments and you risk being evicted during your stay. Be sure to confirm this with the owner first.

Apartments from Booking.com

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