My mom and I were in Barcelona for the holidays and had the most amazing stay at Ricard’s place.
The apartment is in my very favorite neighborhood in Barcelona. Gràcia is full of small little streets, many public squares, cafes and restaurants around every corner, beautiful little shops, and gorgeous architecture. We found the people of Gràcia to be so friendly and welcoming. It’s the kind of neighborhood that’s full of regular spots and far fewer tourists than the neighborhoods near the Ramblas.
It’s also a quick walk to all of the major sights... Parc Guell, Segrada Familia, the Gothic quarter, loads of Gaudi, and more — all within a 20 min walk, some even closer.
Ricard was a wonderful, kind host. He helped us out with maps and restaurant suggestions, cab details from the airport, and any questions we had during our stay.
The apartment is perfect. Immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, and so spacious. It’s also tucked back from the main streets so it’s very quiet at night and extremely safe.
We felt so at home here and were heartbroken to leave. We’d stay with Ricard again in a heartbeat.