I choose Airbnb apartments over hotels when I travel because when I visit a city, I want to feel like I live there: shop at the local supermarket, ride the metro, stay in a mostly-local area, greet your 'neighbours' in the hallway in broken, awkward Spanish. I also want to have my own kitchen to cook breakfast, a washing machine to do laundry (especially if you travel light - I don't!). Miguel's apartment met these expectations perfectly. It was comfortable (the bed especially), clean and looks like it does in the photos. The free Wifi was excellent and fast (and very useful).

Its location is close enough to Barcelona city centre (La Rambla, Plaça de Catalunya) and being on Metro Line 1, you're no more than 4-5 stops away from any major sight, including the beach; and actually it's within walking distance of the Sagrada Familia, Torre Agbor and Glories shopping centre.

What sealed it for me was the personal welcome gift from Miguel: some authentic Spanish chorizo (delicious), a couple of cold beers (again, very useful) and a bottle of Spanish bubbly. It's these personal touches that make staying in a place like Miguel's worth it.

Highly recommended. Thanks Miguel (and to your sister)!