Barcelona short term accommodation
Barcelona short term accommodation means both holiday accommodation and medium-term rentals. Medium-term or temporary rentals are for any period from one month up to 11 months. If you’re relocating to Barcelona, it can be a good idea to rent an apartment for two weeks to a month when you first arrive. This gives you time to search for a longer term property to rent.
Temporary rentals are available for anyone whose stay in Barcelona will be on a temporary basis, for example, students, post graduate courses, short term work assignments, etc.
Holiday rentals have a daily cost and usually cover a term from 1 day up to 30 days, although they can be longer. Both holiday rental properties and temporary rentals come fully equipped, usually including internet, and in many cases provide bed linen and towels too.
If you’re looking for holiday accommodation or a very short term rental (under 30 days), please also check out our Bed and Breakfast page. For luxury short term accommodation in Barcelona, check out Barcelona’s best 5-star hotels.
Barcelona short-term accommodation options
Fisa Rentals
Fisa Rentals own several buildings in different locations across Barcelona and they offer both short-term and medium-term rentals. Their apartments for days range from studio flats to a superior 5-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city. All flats are fully equipped and have internet. They have a minimum stay of two nights.
Their medium-term rentals, which they call holiday rentals confusingly, have a minimum term of one month. These flats are also fully equipped and a cleaning service is available at an extra cost. All apartments are centrally located either in Carrer Bailén, Gran Vía or Rambla de Catalunya.
Fisa Rentals are a reputable company who have been in business for many years. Their website gives good information on each flat, as well as photos and information on the location of each building. Moreover, all reservations can be cancelled up to 72 hours before arrival, except for public holiday and for the Mobile World Congress dates.
Wello Apartments
These quality short-term (less than one month) rental apartments are located in Eixample, between Plaza Universitat and Plaza Doctor Letamendi. The flats are fully equipped and have heating, AC and internet. Apartments are categorised by the number of guests – if you’re visiting Barcelona alone or for business, a couple, a group of friends or a family. For every reservation Wello Apartments donate €1 Euro to Banc dels Aliments, an organisation helping to fight child poverty.
Click&Flat
Click&Flat are an agency that offer good quality apartments for rent in Barcelona. They are focused on short term and holiday rentals, even in the off-peak season. They have a section of reviews and ratings from previous guests.
Feel at Home
Feel at Home Barcelona offer good quality short term rentals in Plaça Espanya, Gràcia and Poblenou. Their apartments are of a good standard and fully equipped. A weekly cleaning service is provided for stays longer than 7 nights (more frequently on request). Their Plaça España flats are ideally located for conferences held at Fira de Barcelona.
www.feelathome.com/en/destinations/barcelona
Vrbo
Formerly HomeAway, Vrbo is international and has a good selection of Barcelona short term accommodation. Their website is very easy to use and gives full details for each property. You deal direct with the owner and can ask questions prior to booking.
Plum Guide
Plum Guide offer a select set of short term vacation apartments in various cities, including Barcelona. Their apartments are very stylish and spacious, and full of character. They reflect the traditional Barcelona apartment with mosaic floors and large windows. Their website is nicely designed and easy to use – it’s available in four languages and you can pay in various currencies.
Student Accommodation
BLAU Student Housing
BLAU Student Housing is student accommodation that opened at the end of 2024. It’s luxury accommodation with an onsite language academy, and freelancers and remote workers can also stay at the residence, as long as they enroll in language courses as well as renting a room. Stays are available from 1 – 130 nights with language courses included, or 5 months or more for regular university students.
BLAU Student Housing holds a LEED certification for sustainability and is located in the vibrant 22@ area of Poblenou’s Barcelona beachfront district. With 250 studio apartments and 1,800 sqm of common areas, residents can access a fully-equipped gym, rooftop swimming pool, cinema room, gaming facilities, and diverse dining options including a restaurant and cafeteria.
Resa
Halls of residence for students in Barcelona. The Resa website gives very good information about each hall of residence, the various room options available and how they are each equipped.
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How to Rent in Barcelona
How to Rent in Barcelona is indispensable if you’re looking to rent for the medium or long-term in Barcelona. By understanding the rental market, you’ll be prepared to find and rent the right property. The guide includes:
- Questions to ask when viewing properties
- What you will need to pay: fees, deposits…etc.
- The reservation process
- An explanation of a standard rental contract
