Sensation Authentic Gracia

We (me and my adult son) spent 7 nights in March 2026 at the Sensation apartment. Having 2 bedrooms was a must, and they were just what we needed. The place was immaculate and well situated. The kitchen was larger than the pictures and it even had a STOVE! Do you know how rare that is in Europe? We also knew it had a washing machine in the bathroom, so we didn't need to pack as many clothes. What a nice feature. We did bring a clothes line to hang our stuff to dry, which is very normal in Europe. Check in was easy and they let us stow our luggage until our apartment was ready. And once we uploaded the app to unlock doors, we were in business. The only VERY small thing that we wished could be changed, each time we walked out, we had to reconnect, with the pw, to the wifi. This was a very minor inconvenience, and it didn't affect our stay. But I'm being nit-picky. Since we were there for a week, they did have cleaners come in half way through and bring fresh linens, which is always great. I would absolutely stay here again if I ever make it back to Barcelona!

The instructions for the pre-check-in survey and how to access the apartment were a bit confusing at first, but once we got that sorted out, everything went smoothly. I highly recommend installing WhatsApp—it made communication with the Sensation Apartment team super easy. There was always someone available to help, whether we had questions about finding a local clinic, fixing an issue with the kettle, confirming when the cleaning service would come, or arranging a taxi to the airport. It was great to get quick, helpful responses whenever we needed them. The apartment itself was fantastic—spacious, thoughtfully decorated, and very comfortable. I had read that some guests didn’t have enough hot water, but that wasn’t our experience. There were four of us, and as long as we took quick showers, we never had a problem. It was also really helpful to have a foldable bed in the living room—my daughter got sick during the trip and wanted to sleep alone, so that worked perfectly. The balconies were a wonderful bonus. We enjoyed drinking coffee outside while listening to birds and watching the surrounding buildings. There were actually two balconies: one in the front for relaxing, and a second inner one where we could hang clothes to dry after using the washing machine (there’s no dryer, but we didn’t mind). The beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen had everything we needed to buy groceries and prepare breakfast. But the best part of Sensation Authentic Gràcia was the neighborhood. It felt truly local and non-touristy, yet it was close to everything. Sagrada Família and the heart of Gràcia were within walking distance, and other spots like Casa Batlló and Park Güell were just a short metro or bus ride away. The area was safe, full of great restaurants, cafés, takeout options, grocery stores, and bakeries. We would absolutely stay here again!

We stayed at Sensation apartments Barcelona for 3 nights during our 14 day Spain trip. The apartment location was perfect, close to Sagrada Familia and walking distance to restaurants and shopping. The apartment was cozy and well equipped. We were 4 people 2 adults and 2 teenagers and it was wet comfortable stay with 1 doubled bed, 2 twins and a sofa bed. There is a parking station less then a min walk (across the street) with reasonable rate with in/out privilege. The check-in was at a different location about 2-3 mins walk and the person at the check-in was very helpful and reception was accessible through WhatsApp chat through the stay. The only comment / suggestion for management is that the twin beds were very short, my 16 year old had his legs hanging off the bed. Upgrade to a full length twin will much better. Lastly I would recommend sensation apartments for anyone looking to stay in Barcelona and near Sagrada.

Perfect place to stay, 10min walk from the Sagrada Familia. Small, well-equipped, apartment (#202), parking and shops nearby. Easy check-in and friendly staff at check-in. Small balcony is fine, shared roof terrace on the sixth floor. Second bedroom a little too small.