Monica's flat is very centrally located, though in a quiet residential area. It is only one minute's walk to Arc de Triomf (as well as the lovely Parc de la Ciutadella) and 10 minutes to Placa Catalunya and La Rambla. Several good but less touristic choices for cafes and restaurants are available nearby. It is also a nice and local experience to explore the winding alleyways that the flat is surrounded by. The communications with Monica have been very good. She accommodated my request in the night before my next day's flight to Barcelona after the previous host cancelled my booking at the last minute. She was warm and friendly, but also left me with all the privacy that I needed. The room is exactly the same as described and as shown in the pictures. I found it slightly pricey but then I realised Barcelona is a very expensive city in many ways... I did not find the stairs to be an issue for me but if you're arriving with a heavy luggage, this may be something you should be aware of in advance. Overall I had a lovely experience staying at Monica's flat. Many thanks Monica and I will definitely visit Barcelona again!