The PROS:
LOCATION. In the heart of the Grácia neighborhood and one block away from metro.
PRICE. Few Airbnbs are cheaper than this.
COMMUNICATION. Though he is always out working, Andres is very communicative on the Airbnb app.
The CONS:
NOISE LEVEL. We were asked by the host only to whisper in the building/his apartment because we primarily spoke English and he didn’t want other residents to hear us (you do the math).
SPACE. (A) The room is exactly what you see in the picture - the bed takes up 90%. (B) There is only one shower in the entire flat, which can be shared by up to 7 people (if both Airbnb rooms are at double occupancy; there are 3 permanent residents).
TEMPERATURE: The mini fan provided isn’t enough to keep the room from getting stuffy and warm. You could open your window but that would bring you back to point 1 of the Cons list.
All in all being my first time in Barcelona, this Airbnb provided me with the price and location to truly enjoy my time here. But if I were to do it again and had a little more money to spend, I would stay elsewhere.