Xavier is a very welcoming host. The apartment was perfect for our family which included our two small children ages 2 and 5. The kitchen had everything we needed including a decent starter supply of coffee pods for the espresso machine – essential for parents travelling with small children across multiple time zones! Given the great location of the apartment, we were able to walk everywhere in the Gothic quarter, to the Parc de la Ciutadella and even to the beach. The rooftop offers great views of Barcelona – a wonderful backdrop for a meal or drinks on the folding table and chairs stored on the roof. On Saturday night, there were a few noisy groups of revelers passing on the street below but otherwise it was quiet. This was our third visit to Barcelona and we would recommend Xavier’s apartment highly to anyone who wants to be near the Gothic quarter.