Pàdua Mini - Appartement studio à Barcelone

Decidedly uptown in central Barcelona, this cute and compact studio apartment sports a trendy city-living vibe for couples or business travel, with handy links straight into town.

A clean designer space with attention to quirky detail, the cool white and contrasting colour scheme of muted tones against lime green, blends together its modern look.

Its classy location, beside both Gracia and Sarría, will put you on the map in terms of local hotspots, away from the tourists. Pàdua Mini apartment is the insider's pick in Barcelona.

The apartment sits in San Gervasi, on the border of Gracia district, with tree-lined streets up to the famous Parc Güell and quaint, leisurely plazas with a Sunday afternoon feel.

This is near the artist's area in Barcelona and very fashionable, with a good choice of boutiques, bars and international cuisine, alongside an array of conveniences.

It's just minutes walk to the buzzing Gran de Gracia, a pretty and popular shopping street which joins with Passeig de Gracia. Public transport to the old centre takes 10 minutes.

Nearby Ferrocarríls station: Pàdua (L7, brown line).