Wow. Just wow. Andrea and Jesse were so accommodating to us. My boyfriend and I plus two other couples stayed at this awesome apt. Not only does it have a great outdoor space ( which is not easy to come by in Barcelona) but it had the most incredible ceiling and floors. Andrea was so easy to get in touch with and responded almost immediately. The common spaces were more than enough for the six of us and we spent many a night around the table talking and drinking Catalunya wine. As far as the district, Gracia is right where you need to be. Tons of restaurants and shops, bodegas and more. Easily walkable to Passeig de Gracia as well. Many people have commented about the noise issues. Yes it can get loud. Yes the garbage trucks will wake you in the morning, but this is Barcelona. You can set a watch to when people will come and go from their homes. I did find when it got the noisiest that someone would play beautiful music very loudly and made it all worth it. Did I mention the balconies? Every room, every hall had a balcony. You feel totally immersed in the city without every having to leave. We will definitely see Andrea and Jesse again on our next trip to the lovely Barcelona.