Our best trip abroad by far and for that helped a lot our stay at Sonia's place. All was perfect from the beginning. Even though we arrived late at the apartment, due to a flight delay, Kristine was there to wait for us with a smile and she kindly explained us all the basic functions of the house and provided us with a tourist guide with all we should know. The house itself was great. Located to a quiet neighbourhood near the metro of Parallel (5 min. Walk). The building was traditional as all the buildings in the centre of Barcelona. The apartment was fully equiped, with working heating and always hot water (necessary because it was breezy during our stay)and the most important very strong and fast wifi signal. The television had spanish channels but that was not a problem because the Tv had a Usb support. The bed and pillows were a little soft for our taste but that was not a problem because we were so tired at the end of the day and we felt asleep immediately!!! Nearby was a supermarket and many stores with everything you wanted (brunch, bakery, small restaurants and small cafes and local bars). The center (Las Ramblas) itself was a 15min walk and from the metro of Parallel there was a direct train connection with the teleferic of Montjuik. Generally the metro could connect with all the sightseeing of the city in 20 minutes tops (the more distant ones as parc Guel and the labyrinth of Horta and Camp Nou). Definitely it was a value for money choice and I should recommend it to anyone who wants to spend his vacation in the magnificent city of Barcelona. Thanks a lot Sonia and Kristine of course!!!