We absolutely adored Virginia's apartment! It was easy to find from the Catalunya metro station (same line as the Renfe train from Madrid) and was centrally located without being in the middle of everything! The train was delayed over an hour, causing us to miss Virginia initially, but once we found a shop with wifi, she immediately responded to my email and came back to meet us. She had sent several messages expressing concern of our whereabouts, which we appreciated as two females traveling alone.

The apartment itself is bright and airy and has a view of a pretty courtyard. The building was quiet and secure; you couldn't hear any neighbors at night, and there was a doorman during the day. The beds were pretty comfortable, and Virginia provided everything we could need. The area was lovely - lots of shops and cafes - and only a 10 minute walk from La Rambla, far away enough to feel safe and secure. We could walk to several different metro stations visit the entire city, which is fantastic. And to get to the airport, we walked to the Catalunya metro and hopped on the AeroBus to the airport for only 6 Euros. So easy. We loved Barcelona and look forward to coming back. When I do, I would stay here again in a heartbeat!