Travelled to Sunny Barcelona with my Fiance and 2 Year Old Daughter in Mid-October. Viktor's place was compact, clean and the check in was very smooth, Viktor was also flexible on check in and check out which was a real bonus with our daughter. El Born location is perfect, 5 mins from the Park, 5-10 mins from El Gotic/ Las Ramblas, 15 mins from beach and Port - and Barcelona is best seen by walking!!! Just next door is Santa Catarina Market which was awesome and cheap and offers amazingly fresh food.

There are a lot of steps, don't be put off unless you are very unfit or disabled or aim to be very drunk. We had a 2 year old, buggy and bags to carry up and down every day and managed (just about) - the pay of is that just upstairs you have the terrace so dinner as the sun sets is perfect. The terrace is very private, you get the left side and the other neighbour has the right side and they are separated by the stair well and walls etc - I mean it is Barcelona so every home is an apartment so expect steps everywhere, and at Viktors price its more then fair compared to a hotel with a shared viewing terrace which would be €150-200 a night. Having dinner on the terrace as the sun set was the best part of our trip, bella!!!

I did mention to Mercella on check out that the bed is firm for our taste and that was the only negative, however I appreciate that the firmness of a mattress is a personal thing and everyone has different preferences. Us being British we like a soft-medium mattress. Also I think a few new fluffy pillows are needed.

€50 to clean was also expensive, I would be able to spotlessly clean it in 30-60mins for €50 and didn't realise cleaners were so well paid in Barcelona. But he was flexible on check in and check out and it was stated in T&C's so cant quibble too much (but can just a little).

All in all a very enjoyable stay and would recommend Viktor's place - everything in context for the price paid and Mercella and Viktor have actively asked for feedback to improve the property for their next guests.

Thank you Viktor and Marcella.