I'll be completely honest. If you're 1 or 2 people staying in the city and know what you want to do, STAY HERE. If you're 1 or 2 people staying in the city and have no clue what you want to do, STAY HERE. No matter who you are, you should want to stay here. I had a pretty tight itinerary, but Alejandra and her husband were SO welcoming and would've been able to help me out with any troubles. They were very nonjudgemental and respectful. Alejandra is the sweetest woman in the world - she's just one of those people who legitimately wants to put out a little bit of happiness into the world, and she succeeds.

She gave me one of those as-good-as-your-grandma hugs when I left and even packed me a lovely breakfast of deliciously moist walnut bread and fresh fruit since I was leaving fairly early (7 AM). What other people would do all that for you?

As for the apartment itself, it's beautiful. It's as charming as they say; the view is impeccable. You're right smack dab in the middle of the Gothic Quarter, which is romantic and atmospheric as can be. I went in the middle of summer, so it was fairly hot, but there was a fan in the bedroom which cooled everything down to perfection.

The apartment really has everything - a wonderful and warm-hearted family, a beautiful full, plenty of space to put your things, a comfortable bed, delicious food, and close to everything (seriously, the Barcelona History Museum is literally across the street from the door).

I couldn't be happier I chose to stay with Alejandra rather than a hotel, and I can't imagine a better experience.