We stayed in some pretty awesome places during our month in Portugal and Spain, from AirbnBs to hotels, from an Alfama walk-up in Lisbon to a villa on the Costa Brava. By family consensus, this was the best of them all. The location is outstanding, a 5m walk south to Plaça de Catalunya and the start of La Rambla: close enough to enjoy it, far enough to be away from the crowds. One of the Barcelona's best tapas restaurants is 5m away by foot, and there are dozens of others to choose from. The apartment is magazine-level beautiful, decorated and equipped by people with taste who obviously love their home, their city, their culture, good books and a good meal. It's on the 2nd floor (our third floor), access via a stunning staircase or the quaintest elevator I've ever seen, with excellent views and--thankfully--very efficient air conditioning. This is a true AirBnB experience, not a house but a home. Moltes gràcies / muchas gracias, Belén y Pedro!