Jorge & Luis’ apartment was great for our short stay in Barcelona. It is in a prime location: just a block away from Carrer del Blai, a pedestrian thoroughfare home to dozens of pinchos bars, and a five or so minute walk to the metro, which connects you quickly to all of the sites. Poble Sec is also quieter and calmer than the more tourist-heavy areas such as Gracia or Las Ramblas, which is a real bonus.
We also found the apartment to be quite comfortable and well-appointed. While the space is a bit tight, this is Barcelona. You’d need to leave the city to find something more spacious at a reasonable price. Luis was a welcoming host who communicated consistently and ensured that we had all of the information necessary for a smooth, enjoyable stay.
My only complaint, which is not necessarily something that the hosts can address, has to do with the electrical wiring of the apartment. It is so sensitive that, should you try to use two appliances at once, the breaker needs to be reset. We quickly learned this while trying to run a load of laundry while also heating up a pizza. We weren’t even using the AC at the time. Fortunately (?) we’d had a similar issue at an apartment the week before in Logrono, so we weren’t caught off guard when it occurred. The breaker was also very easy to reset. However, this made it difficult to take advantage of the amenities that we required in the midst of an extensive trip.
Overall, we’d highly recommend this’ apartment to those visiting Barcelona and would gladly stay here again on a future visit.