We had a wonderful eight-night stay at Ricard’s comfortable, quiet, fourth-floor apartment with keyless entry and an elevator in the heart of Gracia. Gracia is close to the action of the Rambla and old city, but is a perfect neighbourhood to come home to: walkable streets; no big chain stores; boutiques; friendly locals; a hip artsy vibe; numerous restaurants, bars and bakeries; lots of food shopping … a real village feel. The apartment has an amazing view of Sagrada Familia from one terrace, which is perfect for morning coffee, and the back terrace houses a washer and convenient clotheslines and is a great spot to unwind in the sun after a day of sightseeing. The bed is comfortable, dark and quiet and the ensuite bathroom has a great rain shower with lots of hot water. We enjoyed cooking with our goodies from Mercat de l’Abaceria in the equipped kitchen. Ricard is an excellent host: kind and communicative and even ordered us a taxi for departure day. Highly recommend!