Belen’s place was even better than pictured, and she was incredibly welcoming, responsive, and knowledgeable. I stayed in Barcelona for the month and this apartment had everything I needed. It’s beautifully decorated and gets a TON of natural light. It’s also really quiet at night which is not always the case in neighborhoods with older streets - I had no trouble sleeping!
The immediate area around the apartment can get really quiet/dark at night M-Th when people aren’t out as much, so use common sense when walking home. BUT there are tons of cool bars and cafes at your doorstep, and it’s a 10 minute walk from some of the most popular neighborhoods in BCN. It’s also by two major metro stops.
I’m super picky and I can’t recommend this place enough. Overall, you can’t beat the apartment and how walkable the city is from it. Add the fact that your host really cares about you, and you’ve got a great Barcelona trip. I’ll definitely book again when I’m back.