I really enjoyed staying at Sven's flat in the heart of Gracia! If you're looking for a break from the tourist attractions and bustling city streets of Barcelona, this location is ideal. I stayed for 7 nights and felt right at home. I was kindly greeted by one of Sven's friends for check-in who showed me around the flat. Sven checked in every few days to make sure everything was going well. He was accommodating and extremely helpful. The flat was fully furnished and equipped for living, which I found extremely helpful. The apartment is around a 10 minute walk to 2 different metro stations that easily put you near the beach and other tourist areas. There isn't any air conditioning, but if you open the windows, a nice breeze will carry right through the flat and there is a powerful floor fan, too. Two rooms including the main bedroom have private balconies looking over the Plaza. It could get noisy with the balcony doors open, but it's very nice to be able to see and hear the neighborhood around you :) two thumbs up!