Fernando and Piia were amazing hosts! Fernando helped us with our luggage into the apt - a true gentleman, made sure we had everything we needed and F&P even recommended local shops, restos etc for us to discover. Though it was winter, the 2 new wall heaters did a great job of keeping the place nice and toasty. Super conveniently located - right next to Paral.lel metro and bus stops, and 10 mins walk to La Rambla. Also, discovered a great little resto one corner away call "elche" in the Poble Sec area. Order local foods / seafood - and you'll be happily blown away. We walked from the apt up the Montjuic to the Miro Museum, and the Castell with the most amazing views of the whole of Barcelona, and then took the Teleferic over to Barceloneta for a seafood feast at "Rey de la Gamba" upon Fernando's recommendation and ate a gigantic plate of seafood until we could barely walk - would definitely go there again. Order the plate for 2 people and it will easily feed 4 people. January was definitely a little colder than we were prepared for, but the flat was a great, quiet home base for our trip. Muchas Gracias Piia & Fernando! The only small critique would be the same as a few others have mentioned - old building = thin walls. Was only an issue for two of the nights we stayed there, so bring ear plugs just in case – or you'll get to know the neighbours quite well ;P