Silvia gives a wonderfully warm and friendly welcome to her lovely little second floor flat just a few metres from the Sagrada Familia and very close to the unmissable Sant Pau Hospital. If you are lucky to have the room with the balcony you will have a truly spectacular view over the old (and best) façade of the Cathedral. Silvia is an enthusiast for Barcelona and could hardly be more helpful with her suggestions and friendly advice. This is an amazing small flat in the Expansion area of Barcelona with host who gives a really warm welcome. The flat is in its original condition with beautiful ceramic tiled floors and wooden doors opening onto its balconies. You reach the flat up a two-storey staircase (no lift) and access to the small bathroom is fairly tight.
Sagrada Familiar is in the historic 19th century Exiample area with plenty of good bars and restaurants, but like much of Barcelona, busy with traffic (though not Silivia's flat which is remarkable for being on a relatively quite road and opposite the small park adjoining the Sagrada Familia). This area is a few kilometers from the touristic Barri Gothic/Raval/Ramblas areas, but the Metro Station (line 2 &5) is a minute's walk away so gives fast access to all areas of the city. Or you can walk, about 20 or 30 minutes by foot to Catalunya or 25 mins to Gracia (the nicest suburb with real atmosphere, great designer and food shops), La Pedrera etc. Sagrada Familia local market close by is a good place for fruit, veg, meat fish and Spanish delicacies - though modern and not as characterful as some other markets.