Nuria’s apartment is EXACTLY as it appears in pictures. It is clean, well-appointed and warm. The building is located in El Raval right off of Las Ramblas, so it definitely can get kind of loud a night. Thankfully, I was on the top floor (facing the street), but had I been any lower, I don’t know if I’d have been able to bear the random shouts at all hours of the night. If you’re a light-sleeper, I’d definitely factor this into your decision. Also, there is a little bit of a seedy element to the surrounding area as well- random guys always trying to sell you different substances which-depending on who you are- is annoying. It’s extremely touristy, so it’s par for the course, but at times, it’s right on your doorstep and it can be a little unsettling.
Honestly, my only complaint was the chaotic, VERY loud sewage repair/construction that took place in front of the building the entirety of my stay. It was such a nuisance that I couldn’t work inside of the flat during the day. I’m talking about major construction- the street blocked to traffic, cement mixers, jack-hammers, cranes, drilling, etc... really intense. When I inquired about the booking, I should have been told about it because it had been going on before I arrived. If I had known that construction was going to be happening every day (except weekends) from 8:00-17:00, I FOR SURE, would not have booked.
Aside from that- the flat and building are quite lovely. Nuria is pleasant. The elevator works great and the WiFi is SPECTACULAR- very strong and always on. Not enough hosts, I think, emphasize this.