A cozy place for a fair price. The apartment is in walking distance to most tourist attractions and 'Las Ramblas'. Despite the many bars around, the street itself is quiet. Anna Maria is a fantastic host, very friendly and flexible, and the apartment has pretty much everything one needs. That said, it is quite dark and cold inside, so I'd recommend it more for pleasant summer weekends spent in town and less for home-office in winter, even though there is an aircon and electric heater. The steep stairs to the fourth floor are a great workout, but less fun with suitcases. El Raval is still a smelly and doggy neighborhood, but we always felt safe. Overall, it's a solid offer for a fair price, since a more modern apartment in Gracie would easily cost twice. Thanks Anna Maria! Everything was fine :)