Julia König
We stayed at Circles for three months, and as digital nomads for over five years, we’ve experienced 15-20 co-living spaces. While the property and location are stunning, several factors make this co-live fall short of expectations. What We Liked: Location and Views: Absolutely incredible. Possibly the best view in Barcelona, and the property itself is beautiful. Co-Work Space: Well-designed and comfortable, although ergonomic chairs would be a great addition. Rooms: Nicely furnished, though not very spacious. The best rooms are undoubtedly #1 and #6, but the rest are relatively small. What Needs Improvement: 1. Kitchen Issues: With 24 people and just one kitchen, it was constantly dirty and crowded. We even had to take out the trash ourselves, which we’ve never experienced in a co-live before. 2. Maintenance Problems: The dishwasher broke twice, the dryer didn’t work, and the washing machine leaked water. The app for opening room doors was unreliable and slow, and the AC worked inconsistently. The printer never worked during our stay. 3. Service: Service was poor for most of our stay, though it improved after the community manager changed. When the dryer broke, we had to buy our own drying rack, only to be told we couldn’t use it in the social areas. 4. Internet Connection: The Wi-Fi was unreliable, especially for video calls, which is a critical issue for a co-living space catering to remote workers. 5. Broken Facilities: Our toilet was broken for two weeks, which added unnecessary stress to our stay. 6. Noise Levels: Noise can be an issue depending on your room’s location, with some rooms (like #1 and #6) being better insulated and more private. 7. Mixed Expectations: The co-living caters to very different demographics, from dorm residents to those paying €3,000/month for a room. This gap in expectations often created friction and inconsistency in the experience. Overall: This co-live has immense potential due to its location and beautiful property, but the poor service, maintenance issues, and unreliable internet significantly detract from the experience