Just got back from Barcelona , I stayed at Leandro's studio for a weekend with my sister and we had a wonderful time in this bright studio. Leandro, first of all, was an amazing host. He let us check our luggage in early, as we didn't want to carry it all around from the airport, and when we arrived, he made us an amazing Mojito! What else could we ask for? The studio is exactly like the pictures (a bit funky with some interesting features, like a disco shower head!) and it is everything he said it would be. Very, very quiet (which is hard to find in Barcelona, even at top end hotels) very bright (but with great black out blinds) and the bed is amazingly comfortable. It was also nice and clean. All the things that were important for me to have a nice sleep. The building is on a pedestrian street in the alternative area of Raval. Filled with tattoo parlors, skateboard shops, vintage clothing and cool hair salons. Oh, and an amazing bagel cafe 50 meters away with great coffee to go! It seemed very safe, even coming home at 3am.
The central location is unmatched. The airport shuttle lets you off a mere five minute walk from the apartment and its a 10 minute walk to las Ramblas. The Museum of Contemporary art is a two minute walk with its big piazza and cafes.
The only downfall is that there is no elevator, so that entails climbing 5 flights of stairs, which for us wasn't a big deal, but It might be difficult with a lot of luggage or people with difficulties climbing. The building is old and in need of refurbishing but the neighbors we met were polite and quiet. Worth it if you are looking to stay in the area and have a good night sleep.. And if you're lucky, a nice mojito!