Mercedes place is in a fantastic location. Just seconds away from Las Ramblas,Mercado de La Boqueria, Gothic Quarter, and has some amazing restaurants very close by. Mercedes herself is very knowledgable about the area can give you a map she marks herself with recommendations of hers and of your choosing. She has a few animals that my girlfriend and I absolutely loved, one being a small dog and also two cats. It made the experience much more warm and welcoming. The views from her roof are spectacular in the morning and its a nice place to watch the sun set. She made us Sangria which was a very nice gesture. I highly recommend you stay here and I know that if I'm able to return to Barcelona again, I will be searching for her place.