La Bartola Guesthouse

About La Bartola Guesthouse

La Bartola Guesthouse is a one-star guesthouse in Ibiza Town, Eivissa, for travellers who want a simple base close to the old town and the port. It suits short stays, solo visitors or couples who plan to spend most of their time out exploring the island rather than at the accommodation.

The guesthouse is in Calle De Catalunya, a street in the lower part of Ibiza Town, about 0.3 km straight line from Dalt Vila and the town centre. The listed facilities include air conditioning, free wifi, a terrace, a safe and luggage storage, which covers the basics for a city stay.

Location: Dalt Vila and Ibiza Town

La Bartola Guesthouse is in Ibiza Town, the island's capital, about 0.3 km straight line from Dalt Vila and the town centre. Dalt Vila is the walled old town on the hill above the port, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, with its 16th-century Renaissance walls and the cathedral at the top. The port area below has ferry connections to Formentera, Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. The guesthouse is about 1 km straight line from the port, so you can walk to the ferry terminal in about 10-15 minutes.

In high summer, Ibiza Town is busy with visitors and traffic, but the guesthouse is on a side street away from the main nightlife zones. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the town is calmer and many restaurants and shops stay open. The nearest beach, Talamanca, is about 2 km straight line away, a calm shallow bay across the marina. Playa d'en Bossa, the longest beach on the island, is about 2.9 km straight line south of the guesthouse.

Rooms and facilities

La Bartola Guesthouse lists rooms with air conditioning, a refrigerator, a TV and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a balcony. The guesthouse has non-smoking rooms and a lift to upper floors. Free wifi is available throughout the building. A safe is provided in each room for valuables.

The guesthouse does not list a restaurant or kitchen facilities, so you eat out. For families, the rooms are basic and compact, better suited to couples or individuals. Late arrivals should confirm check-in times with the property, as the guesthouse may not have a 24-hour reception. Luggage storage is listed, useful if you arrive before check-in or have a late departure.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is about 6.3 km straight line from La Bartola Guesthouse. A taxi takes about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. Buses from the airport to Ibiza Town run more frequently in summer; check the island bus operator for current timetables. A hire car can be collected at the airport or arranged through the guesthouse, which lists a car rental service.

From the port, the guesthouse is about 1 km straight line, a walk of about 10-15 minutes through the town streets. From Dalt Vila and the town centre (0.3 km), you can walk in under 5 minutes. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so check schedules in advance. The guesthouse is in the town centre, so you can reach most amenities on foot without a car.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Talamanca, about 2 km straight line, a calm bay across the marina with shallow water. Playa d'en Bossa, about 2.9 km straight line, is the longest beach on Ibiza, with a long stretch of sand and the big clubs behind it. For a natural landscape, the Ses Salines dunes are about 8.8 km straight line, inside the Ses Salines Natural Park, a Ramsar wetland with salt pans and juniper.

Within walking distance, the Puig des Molins necropolis is about 0.6 km straight line, a Phoenician-Punic burial site that is part of the UNESCO listing. The walls of Dalt Vila are also about 0.6 km straight line, with views over the town and the sea. The island's food includes bullit de peix and arròs a banda, a fish stew served in two courses, and fresh fish and rice dishes, available at restaurants in the old town.

A day from La Bartola Guesthouse

Start the morning at La Bartola Guesthouse with breakfast at a café in the streets below Dalt Vila. Walk the 0.6 km to the walls of Dalt Vila and climb to the cathedral at the top for views over the port and the coast. Spend the late morning at the Puig des Molins necropolis, also 0.6 km away, to see the Phoenician-Punic tombs.

In the afternoon, take a taxi or bus the 2.9 km to Playa d'en Bossa for a swim and lunch at a beachside spot. Return to the guesthouse in the late afternoon to rest. In the evening, walk the 1 km to the port area for a ferry view or a stroll along the marina. Dinner can be at a restaurant in the old town, then walk back to the guesthouse.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with La Bartola Guesthouse for its opening dates. July and August are the peak months, with the highest demand and temperatures. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type of accommodation and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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