Gracia is absolutely the place you should stay when visiting Barcelona. It has all of the character of local life, without the overwhelming tourist throng of the Gothic Quarter. We loved how safe we felt in this neighborhood with many families out walking their dogs, surrounded by cute shops, fun bars, and delightful restaurants. Centrally located near a Metro stop, it’s easy to get anywhere you’d like, in no time.
Besides the delightful neighborhood, we can also wholeheartedly recommend the accommodation. It was very clean and modern, with all of the nice touches, like plenty of towels and plants to add a homey touch to the space. We really felt like locals, staying in our own home.
Then, there are the hosts! Rosa absolutely went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay, always responding right away, taking the time to thoroughly explain where everything in the house was, giving restaurant and tourist advice, not to mention, paying for a second taxi when our first one dropped us off in the wrong neighborhood upon arrival, gifting us with some super-yummy local chocolates, and arranging our ride to Sitges after our stay in Barcelona.
Staying at Rosa’s place was like visiting a family member who wanted us to have a fantastic visit, and we certainly did!