A summer’s day in Barcelona
Our accommodation in Barcelona was a little out-of-the-way, but we couldn’t have been happier with our decision when we visited at the end of June 2016. Barcelona accommodation in the summer is on the expensive side. After trawling many of our go-to online booking websites, we came across something that would work within our budget and booked it immediately. Residencia Àgora BCN is a university student residence that rents out the rooms during the summer vacation. A delicious and huge breakfast buffet was thrown in with the price, and they were so well organised and efficient that we quickly made ourselves at home. Catering for students, things like to food and drinks available in the vending machines, was priced just right for budget travellers. Our room was comfortable with air-conditioning, two single beds, two desks and a private bathroom – everything we could possibly need for our stay in Barcelona. Although the campus is a little out of the downtown area, the metro