Marta's flat is a wonderful place to stay - it's spotlessly clean, beautifully spacious and very tastefully designed.

Marta herself is a charming and really thoughtful host. (She helped me out when I got the wrong day for the booking and was really patient, as well as being very flexible about check-in and check-out.) I'd pick this for a holiday with friends, a family break or a work trip.

Eixemple is the perfect base for visiting Barna - only a 2 minute walk to the metro, a 20 minute stroll to Passeig de Gracia, very close to the Airport bus stop. So you can get out and around with ease.

The neighbourhood is quiet, well-sprinkled with bars and restaurants (we tried Can Miserias which was very good) and has plenty of supermarkets if you're still hungry or thirsty.

I highly recommend Marta's mansion!