My friend and I loved staying with Francesca. The apartment is beautiful and in a lovely old building right off of Las Ramblas, close to a Metro stop. Warning: it's a 5th floor walkup so get ready to sweat. The room is large, clean, and looks out over a small alley that gets some noise in the daytime; one afternoon, we were woken from our nap by a parade. She provides towels and multiple keys, the first person to do so, in case we split off to do different things. There are several people living in the house at all times, but it was generally quiet and everyone was considerate of each other. The kitchen and lounge spaces were also very welcoming. Again, a lovely space, location, and host. I would recommend staying here to anyone.