Silvia was the most excellent and warm host. She contacted me before my travel and gave me all detailed advice I needed to go from the airport in a quick and cheap way, and she told me about places to visit and suggested prebooking of tickets for some sights etc. Unfortunately, my time was very booked due to a conference, so I did not have any time to spend as a tourist, but I will certainly use Silvia's advice for coming trips to Barcelona! Silvia immediately made me feel at home and was very generous sharing her cosy flat. Although the flat is small, it is well planned, beautifully decorated in a personal way ("bohemian chic") and clean. Because I was busy in my conference all day including the evenings, I did not spend any time there besides sleeping - and the room was excellent for that. I rented the inner room that has a window facing the stairs. Most people staying in the house were very quiet, but occasionally some noisy people entered the stairs and for sensitive people I recommend ear plugs during the night. I would like to come back and live in the other room that has a balcony facing Sagrada Familia next time...with a magnificent view! The flat is located just next to Sagrada Familia including the Metro station with the same name, and also very close to the Sant Pau hospital where my conference was held - within perfect walking distance. In the area there are many nice bars and restaurants, but not as many tourists as in La Rambla, which is nice.