My boyfriend and I were in Barcelona for the first time and we had a really pleasant time in Marc's apartment. The neighborhood was perfect, not touristy and across the street from a convenient subway stop.
Marc's friend met us at 11 pm since we got in super late, this was really accommodating. The apartment is on the 3rd floor but beware, the first floor is technically not the first floor so it was quite a lot of stairs up with our really heavy suitcases (not Marc's fault, rather mine since I'm not a light packer haha).... the apartment was small yet cozy and clean. We basically only used it to sleep and shower but on occasion we stepped out onto the balcony and enjoyed the view and some coffee.
What made this extra nice was that before the trip I had asked Marc if there was a hairdryer and full length mirror. He responded yes there was a dryer but only a half length bathroom mirror but that a full length one was a good idea and that he would get one. How nice!
We would recommend this apartment to anyone looking for an affordable, simple and clean place in an excellent neighborhood super close to all that Barcelona has to offer.
Thanks Marc!