I had a wonderful 9 days in Barcelona staying with Roger’s brother Albiol, and his parents. The whole family is warm and welcoming – a joy to be around! I enjoyed several conversations with Albiol and also a few with his mother Pilar, and always received a friendly smile and wave from his father.

They are flexible with checkin times and I was able to check in at 10am on my arrival day - nice to be able to grab a shower after the long flight - then enjoy walking the neighborhood feeling refreshed.

The location is simply ideal – in the heart of the city and walking distance to many of Barcelona’s key attractions: Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona Cathedral, Casa Batllo, La Padrera, Arc de Triomf & Parc Ciutadella, El Born Center Cultural, Las Ramblas & La Boqueria, Barceloneta, etc.

Metro is just a short walk away to the L1 and L4 lines for easy access to anywhere in Barcelona. I used up 2 of the 10 ride tickets available at any metro station – only 10.30 for the 10 ride pass so it’s a great deal.

The place is super clean and it’s handy to have the kitchen if you like to cook. I only used the fridge to keep some yogurt and cheese for snacks but there are pots and pans available for those who like to cook. The Santa Caterina food market is close by and there are loads of small food markets in the neighborhood.

My room was simple but perfectly suited my needs. The bed was too soft for my liking although I did get used to it after a few days. There were plenty of shelves and a desk as well as a night table and a lamp. The wireless internet worked well all the time.

I would definitely stay here again when visiting Barcelona!