{"id":9495,"date":"2019-01-08T12:11:01","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T16:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/?p=9495"},"modified":"2021-12-16T11:41:59","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T15:41:59","slug":"holiday-apartments-a-cost-effective-choice-for-your-barcelona-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/holiday-apartments-a-cost-effective-choice-for-your-barcelona-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Apartments: A Cost-Effective Choice for Your Barcelona Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re getting ready to head to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Barcelona (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/spain\/barcelona\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a>, there are various specifics to iron out even if you\u2019ve been to the popular destination in Spain before. One of the things to consider is undoubtedly <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"where you\u2019ll stay (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/spain-guide\/barcelona-travel-planning-guide\/20\" target=\"_blank\">where you\u2019ll stay<\/a>. Since many people don\u2019t have the option of making their friends\u2019 guest rooms their temporary homes while away from home, they often stay in hotels. Although a hotel is probably the most commonly available accommodation option, it\u2019s not the only choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Holiday apartments provide other possibilities for becoming a home base during your travels. Fortunately, if you\u2019re trying to keep costs down, holiday apartments make that easier for several reasons. They can be an affordable option for a place to stay, no matter when you plan to visit. Check out this guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/vickiviaja.com\/best-time-to-visit-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best time to travel to Barcelona<\/a> for more info, as the time of year not only affects the weather, but also the tourist crowds and the overall costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kitchen Facilities Help You Save on Meals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are numerous ways to&nbsp;<a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/happyinthehollow.com\/save-money-on-food-while-traveling\/\" rel=\"noopener\">cut food costs while traveling<\/a>, and one of your options is to cook meals instead of eating out all the time. It\u2019s rare to find holiday apartments without facilities that allow you to at least handle basic means. If your unit has a kitchenette, that typically means you\u2019ll have a microwave and refrigerator. But, it\u2019s more common for apartments to have fully equipped kitchens with stoves and ovens, too. They may also include utensils, plates, and pots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means you may be\nable to have some of your favorite meals even while away from home. That\u2019s\nparticularly convenient if you have special dietary needs or you\u2019re on the trip\nwith kids who are typically extremely picky about what they eat. Since\napartments often have separate dining and living areas, you can also feel\nwell-equipped to entertain people, whether they\u2019re friends you\u2019ve only met\nduring your holiday or people you know who are enjoying the area at the same\ntime as you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spain_barcelona_gaudibuilding-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spain_barcelona_gaudibuilding-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spain_barcelona_gaudibuilding-850x638.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spain_barcelona_gaudibuilding-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spain_barcelona_gaudibuilding.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spain_barcelona_gaudibuilding-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enough Room to Prevent Needing to Book\nMultiple Rooms or a Family Suite<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re traveling with family or friends, staying in a hotel can feel a bit cramped. Experts say that one of the easiest ways to make&nbsp;family travels go more smoothly&nbsp;is to book accommodations with separate sleeping areas. Then, everyone has ample room to spread out, even if they\u2019ve brought a few too many pieces of luggage along for the journey. Apartments may have two rooms or more depending on the kind you book. In contrast, if you booked a hotel room instead, you may either have to reserve multiple rooms or request a family suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since hotels often\nhave only a few family suites at most but apartments are designed for large\ngroups, your decision to stay in an apartment lets you save money by not\nbooking multiple rooms, and it prevents the disappointment that could arise\nonce you learn that the hotel you want to stay in does not have family suites\navailable during your travel dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extras to Help You Get Even More From Your\nVacation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lugaris.com\/en\/apartments-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\" class=\"rank-math-link\">holiday apartments in Barcelona<\/a>&nbsp;are strategically located so that they are only steps away from the ocean or close to areas that are known for shopping or nightlife. But, in addition to the excellent locations, they may have other amenities such as complimentary parking or on-site swimming pools. Those things allow you to more thoroughly enjoy your time away from home and know that there\u2019s plenty to do just outside your door. Your apartment might have laundry facilities for convenience as another bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Feel Prepared for Your Excursion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re thinking seriously about booking an apartment for your Barcelona getaway, it\u2019s smart to do business with a company that specializes in short-term apartment rentals, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lugaris.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Lugaris<\/a>. Taking that approach allows you to feel confident that all the essentials will be taken care of, meaning you don\u2019t need to worry about a thing except having fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accommodations can\ntake a big bite from your holiday budget. Luckily, there are ways you can keep\ncosts down, and one of the most practical options is to stay in a holiday\napartment. Then, you\u2019ll get to enjoy most of the comforts of home in a space\nthat\u2019s larger than a hotel room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re getting ready to head to Barcelona, there are various specifics to iron out even if you\u2019ve been to the popular destination in Spain before. One of the things to consider is undoubtedly where you\u2019ll stay. Since many people don\u2019t have the option of making their friends\u2019 guest rooms their temporary homes while away from home, they often stay in hotels. Although a hotel is probably the most commonly available accommodation option, it\u2019s not the only choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_links_to":"","_links_to_type":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1252],"tags":[111,1093,160,15],"class_list":["post-9495","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spain","tag-accommodation","tag-barcelona","tag-spain","tag-travel","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-10-12 23:20:29","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9495","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9495"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9495\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13767,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9495\/revisions\/13767"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.budgetyourtrip.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}