We spent 5 nights at Amira’s place and couldn’t have asked for better accommodations. We found the apartment as described. In terms of location, it is a gem! Located in the El Gràcia neighborhood, we found it to be walkable to just about anywhere we wanted to visit. Brief 5 minute walk to the Joanic metro stop, 15 minute walk to Sagrada Família, 15-20 minute walk to Barri Gotic area. On our final day we walked from the apartment to the Barcelona Cathedral, over to the Arc de Triumph, then back up to the apartment (only to regroup before heading back out for an early evening tour time at Sagrada Família).
We were traveling with our 10 and 14 year old boys. The accommodations were perfect with two bedrooms. My husband and I stayed in the front bedroom where there would be more road noise and put the kids in the back bedroom.
In other travel recommendations, we took in Montserrat one day and did a day trip to Girona another day. We spent 2 1/2 full days in Barcelona and felt like we did and saw a great deal (El Born, Picasso Museum, Barri Gotic, Barcelona Cathedral, Las Ramblas, Barceloneta, put our toes in the sand!, Montjuic, Eixample, local markets...and don’t forget the chocolate crossaints!)
For a quick and easy meal, then Croq and Roll restaurant to the left of the apartment door entrance is awesome.