Irene was a wonderful host. She was very responsive in directions and helping us find her place and being available whenever we needed to get any advice. She even came to meet us at the metro stop when we were feeling a bit lost the first night. After that it was a breeze to find it.

Fro the place itself I just have one word--LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Her place is perfectly located just a block away from a major metro line and it was a breeze to get anywhere in the city. The Gracia area seemed very safe at all hours and there was no problem with noise or party revelers, though restaurants, grocery, a fruit shop and a bakery were all steps away.

The room itself was adequate (we took the one with the bunk beds), the bathroom is shared with everyone in the house. The patio is very nice to relax in the evening and have a drink or browse the internet. I would highly recommend the experience because of the warm and generous host and the excellent location.