This is a fantastic place to stay, and will make your visit to Barcelona a dream!

Well-located near Poble Sec metro station, it's a short ride into the very centre of the city for the historic Gothic area, Gaudi architecture, El Born and many more sights. Staying local is also lovely, and we found some great little bars and cafes on our doorstep, as well as lots of handy shops for buying breakfast items etc. You're also a 15-minute walk away from the stunning Montjuic park, which is a lovely place for a stroll or a picnic. For late-night revellers, the Apolo night club is also a short walk away! Our hosts kindly provided a useful book with some great suggestions, so we had plenty to do.

The flat itself is wonderful, and our hosts were friendly, helpful and welcoming, showing us everything we needed to know upon arrival. The flat was well-equipped, bright and airy, pristinely clean and beautifully decorated. Beds were comfortable and clean and bathroom and kitchen facilities newly installed and worked well.

Having breakfast in the sunshine on the pretty balcony each morning was a great way to start the day, and sitting there eating some bread and jamon iberico along with a glass of cava was a great way to kick off the evening's activites.

The flat is on the third floor up quite a few flights of stairs, which places it nicely above the street (itself generally quite quiet), and makes it feel very serene and tranquil once inside.

For the price this is a real bargain - a great base for going out and exploring Barcelona, but would also be a lovely place to spend a lazy day or even entertain friends.

Superb - we can't wait to come back and stay again!