Staying at Elisa's is a lovely experience. She is very welcoming and is always happy to help. She was also kind enough to let me extend my stay. The room is spacious and although there is no external windows there is plenty of lighting and windows at the top of the walls to the living room and hallway. The area Gràcia is wonderful and in my opinion one of the best areas in Barcelona. It is full of charm and character and the streets are lined with many independent small cafes, restaurants, boutiques etc. You are in walking distance to Sagrada Família, Plaça de Catalunya, arc de triomph ect. There are also many beautiful parks such as Parc Güell, Parc de la Ciutadella and Parc del Guinardó (which has stunning views of the city). If you want to go to the beach it takes around 10 minutes on the metro the metro station Joanic is literally two minutes walk from the apartment and is really frequent and well connected. This apartment is definately a hidden gem!