From the moment I booked stay at Elena’s apartment my experience has been the most amazing one. She was kind enough to write me a private message introducing herself and giving me very useful information about Barcelona and places I might want to visit. And I booked the place 6 months in advance if not more.
About 2 weeks prior to my visit, she gave me options how to get to her place from the airport and I actually took Metro ride and didn’t get lost. Check in usually is at 3 pm but I got to Barcelona in the morning and she was so kind and understood that I was tired after a long flight - she accommodated me earlier, which she didn’t have to do. That was so kind and understanding of her because I really needed rest.
We met and she helped me with my luggage (a heavy suitcase tbh) and helped me with some coffee and breakfast. We sat down at her table and talked for about 2 hours and she gave me a map of Barcelona as a gift. We talked about what places I’d like to visit and she suggested where to go, where to eat, where not to eat:) I really wanted to go see Flamenco and she suggested 2 places, both of them I ended up visiting and had the most amazing experience!
The place was immaculate and looked exactly like the pictures. Room had everything anyone could need with hair dryer, straightener, cotton pads, toiletries, etc., aside from clean towels, sheets, shampoo and list goes on.
After our chat she sent me all that information via WhatsApp with links how to get there:) I took metro and bus everywhere and didn’t get lost even once.
Barcelona is breathtaking but what made it even more memorable is Elena and her wisdom and endless kindness that I will never forget and keep in my heart forever ❤️