Barcelona has a wide range of properties, besides being one of the most visited cities in the world. The Ciudad Condal is one of the main tourist destinations in Europe, and it is known throughout the world for unique and extraordinary monuments, such as the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. In addition to being a top-level tourist destination, many people of all kinds of origin decide to rent an apartment in Barcelona for multiple reasons. Among others, many students choose the Catalan capital for their education, largely due to the excellent international prestige of universities and higher education centers. Some expats come here to see if there are any interesting job opportunities, especially in the business area par excellence of Barcelona. 22@, the headquarters of leading multinationals and startups in the international market, welcomes both the young and not so young, creative talents with open arms. There is also another profile that chooses the Ciudad Condal as a place of residence: entrepreneurial people who decide to start their business or project in Barcelona, which as we have said, offers multiple opportunities for growth and economic prosperity. Finally, there are also people who need to rent a property temporarily. People who have to close a deal, who have to replace someone for a short time, or who do their traineeship in the city, are ideal candidates to rent a flat in the Catalan capital. All of them are alone, and therefore, usually looking for one-bedroom apartment, because they do not need more space to live in.
People who rent this type of property look for tranquility, privacy and independence. In Barcelona there is a wide range of single-bedroom properties, and the prices of these are quite affordable compared to those of two-bedroom appartments, largely because the latter are more versatile, since they can be used for a single person or for a couple with a child, for example. Having a bedroom separated from the rest of the apartment is a great advantage, especially in terms of privacy if you have guests. It is also ideal when sleeping at night, since physiologically, allocating a specific space for resting promotes sleep. The areas of Barcelona where it is easiest to find this type of property, are the neighbourhoods of Les Corts, where there are many student flats, some of which are larger for students to share, others with only one bedroom for those who prefer independence. Some apartment buildings in Gracia and Ciutat Vella, which were originally of very small dimensions, have been reformed to apartments of bigger dimensions, by eliminating the old lay-out composed of small rooms, some were even without ventilation. This means that dark and compartmentalized apartments of 40 or 50 square meters, have now become neat and cozy one-bedroom apartments, with a large living room and an open-plan kitchen. This design concept has been extended to all neighbourhoods of Barcelona now, due to the demand for this type of property, which is perfect for certain profiles, as discussed before.