La Pedrera, also known as Casa Milà, a Gaudí masterpieces that simply cannot be missed. Barcelona has become synonymous with this innovative and creative
architect and your stay in Barcelona would not be complete without discovering one of our favourites of his works.
La Pedrera is located on Passeig de Gràcia, one of Barcelona’s most emblematic avenues. Hidden away behind its stony façades is a magical sanctuary with an allure that invites you to be surprised by the playful nature of this modernist building.
Now your dream of staying in the heart of Barcelona, a stone’s throw away from La Pedrera, is now possible. Located on the splendid carrer València, learn what it’s like to wake up as a neighbour to the masterpiece that is La Pedrera.
We also know that your health and that of your loved ones is your utmost priority. Staying in an apartment is the safest option for your stay in Barcelona to limit your contact with other guests in communal areas. Enjoy privacy and be assured that your health is safeguarded during your stay in the neighbourhood of La Pedrera.
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La Pedrera: reasons to visit Gaudí’s last civil masterpiece
Built between 1906 and 1912, La Pedrera was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in the year 1984. Its stony, curved façade with hints of both light and shadow gives the building its unusual name – “La Pedrera” means stone quarry in English, capturing to a tee this building’s organic and rugged exterior.
La Pedrera was initially built by Gaudí as a residence for Pere Milà i Camps and his wife, Roser Segimon i Artells whose dream was to live in a house with the best location in Barcelona. Located in l’Eixample district, La Pedrera building also includes a block of flats with sixteen apartments, given that this district was rapidly expanding. Read more about its history in our complete guide to one of Barcelona’s most elegant and fascinating districts here.
La Pedrera was Gaudí’s last civil project. It boasts six floors that are connected via two large interior patios ensuring the flats are filled with light and have a good supply of fresh air. Bring your camera and be sure to look up to capture Gaudí’s meticulously well thought out design.
A visit to La Pedrera would not be complete without heading to the attic. Discover ‘Espai Gaudí’ – the city’s only museum to house fascinating information about all of Gaudí’s buildings in Barcelona.
Today La Pedrera Foundation has ensured that this masterpiece of Gaudí’s in the centre of Barcelona has become a hub of innovation, culture and architecture. In addition to summer jazz concerts on its awe-inspiring rooftop terrace (don’t miss the majestic sculptures and the best view of Barcelona), La Pedrera also boasts a range of cultural activities, plus a cafeteria and shop on its lower levels.
Dandi apartment: a stone’s throw away from La Pedrera
“Dandi sports the charm, class and distinction, of the sort of gentleman that’s rare in today’s day and age”.
Elegant, like La Pedrera, our Dandi apartment is a luxurious haven in the heart of the Eixample district and a block away from this Gaudí masterpiece.
What if, in in addition to visiting La Pedrera and taking photos of its many faces, you could stay in the sophisticated district where it is located? When choosing Dandi, you can!
Have breakfast in a quaint café with La Pedrera as your backdrop, browse Barcelona’s most luxurious boutique stores that line Passeig de Gracia, or simply take a stroll around the neighbourhood that La Pedrera’s first residents declared the best location in Barcelona.
This 110 m2 apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is ideal for between 2–4 guests (with a maximum capacity of 6) and is designed to combine chic luxury with the utmost comfort. Don’t want to leave? Don’t worry! Our Dandi apartment is fully equipped for both short-term and long-term stays, meaning you can truly experience what it’s like to be a Barcelona local.
With two balconies and a terrace, wake up to light streaming through this apartment reminiscent of the neighbouring apartments in La Pedrera. With original Catalan mosaic flooring throughout, Dandi has its own piece of history for you to discover right under your feet.
COVID-19 health and safety measures
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, from the entire bizFlats team, we want our guests to know that health and safety is our number one priority.
All our apartments undergo rigorous cleaning in line with our health and safety protocol to prevent the spreading of COVID-19. In addition to the complete disinfection of all facilities, we ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are met when preparing our flats for incoming guests.
What’s more, all our apartments have posters with up-to-date safety information that we recommend you take the time to read upon arrival.
If you’d like to learn more about our COVID-19 health and safety measures, check out our article here. More than ever we cannot wait to see you in Barcelona. La Pedrera is simply waiting for you to uncover its architectural secrets and its privileged location in the Eixample district, all possible when you choose our D