We really enjoyed our 8 week stay in Xavier’s apartment. The apartment is in a lovely area 5 minutes away from what we considered the nicest street for dinner and drinks in Barcelona (parliment street). It is away from the rush of tourist areas but also very close to the city centre. The apartment is basic but had everything we needed. Xavier was extremely accommodating in granting any requests we had. He was an excellent host. The apartment is on the fifth floor with no lift and steep stairs so I wouldn’t recommend to anyone who might struggle to climb them a few times a day, they really do take it out of you!