Poble-sec is the PERFECT location! We never met the host, but Mireia was just wonderful!! She was gracious enough to allow early check in to drop off our luggage and even called us a taxi the day we departed so we didn’t have to walk to the main street with luggage. She showed us around the home and a local map with points of interest. The location was a little smaller than the photos seemed, but that was no problem at all! Clean, organized, comfortable, quiet and no issues at the home. Everything was great. There is a pedestrian street with tons of bars and restaurants just 1 block away where we spent most nights. The busier street with restaurants, markets, and quick access to metro (8-10 minutes walk) was just 2 blocks. There’s also a cute square just 2 blocks away that Mireia told us about. Montjuic and the cable car is really close. After exploring the city for a week there is no other district I’d want to stay. We wanted to walk as much as possible and went to most districts on foot. Really perfect! When we return we would love to stay here again!