Overall we were quite happy with our stay! But there are a few things we thought would be nice to know for others.
PROS:
- Amazing location, great access to public transport and a great area in general to just walk around in by foot!
Walkable to Sagrada Famiglia, Park Guell, multiple bus lines and train stations. Easy to get here from the airport with Aerobus and a quick train ride.
- Neighborhood is family oriented, quiet, and had plenty of easy shopping and dining opportunities.
-Very nice host, she was super welcoming and really helped us out with any small issues.
-Clean and completely private room.
-Plenty of storage (drawers and hangers) for clothing.
CONS
-The room has its own toilet, but strangely it is not fully separated from the bedroom, meaning that your partner will hear and smell everything you do while on the toilet.... could be very awkward for some couples, but completely fine for a single person.
-The room has windows but they face directly into a wall, meaning that the room is a bit dark at all times of day, and doesn't have a view or get any direct sunlight. Can feel a bit claustrophobic.
-The wall that the window is facing is the residence of a family who at times was very noisy, either because of arguing or a crying baby. Luckily it wasn't an issue in the evening, but at times it bothered us during the day. Also there seemed to be a floor above and adjacent where someone was bouncing a basketball for hours, which was annoying at times.
-The shower does not drain well, and the water can leak out onto the floor due to its design. This seemed to be a prior issue, not sure if the host has tried fixing it before.
Thank you Noelia!