A lovely stay in Barcelona. Simona's flat was the perfect home base for me, my sister and our parents as we explored the town.
The unit looked just like the photos--charmingly decorated, clean and airy. The beds were comfortable, the water pressure in the shower was great and we loved having a kitchen available and it was so nice having a washer and dryer in the unit!
The unit is located very close to the Fontana metro stop -- we took the metro every day we were there and the convenient location was such a perk. Highly recommend getting a metro pass to take advantage of their clean and easy metro system.
There are also grocery stores, cafes and shops a few steps away from the unit making getting a morning coffee or snack a breeze. I would recommend the Organic Grocery on the Carrer de Asturies, very close and good selection.
Not to mention the top quality restaurants in the few block radius from the unit!
We loved our stay and would come back again!
A few things to mention:
1. As mentioned in other reviews, the two front bedrooms get a lot of street noise on the weekends as there is a bar across the street and some people can get rowdy late into the night. I was still able to sleep but those sensitive to sound would do good with ear plugs. The bedroom in the back of the unit with the queen bed is very quiet!
2. There are two flights of narrow stairs one must take up to the unit. My parents (65+) were able to go up and down no problem, but they are definitely mobile and fit. Carrying our carry-on luggage up and down was a bit of a hassle. If you are bringing a lot of luggage or large bags, this is something to be aware of.
3. My parents arrived on a Sunday to meet my sister and I who arrived on the Friday prior. My sister and I had no problem getting a taxi to drop us off at the front door of the unit. My parents however had to walk a few blocks as their taxi driver told them on weekends taxis and other cars were not allowed to drive in the Gracia neighborhood to allow for safe pedestrian walking. I am not sure if this is true or if this taxi driver did not know what he was talking about, however my parents had to walk 4 blocks with all of their luggage to arrive at the unit. Something to be mindful of.
Like I said, we loved our stay and would happily return if we make it back to Barcelona! Thanks Simona!