This was the perfect apartment for a weeklong stay in Barcelona. Julia's place is situated in a quiet area of El Born; it's within walking distance to the Gothic Quarter, Eixample, and Barceloneta neighborhoods. The metro is 2-3 blocks away and everywhere from the airport, La Grácia, or even Girona is easily accessible. Although it's accessible to such busy and touristy areas, the foot traffic is refreshingly sparse near the apartment.
The apartment itself is well-appointed. The kitchen is complete with a range, full-sized refrigerator, microwave, and basic cleaning products and condiments. The bathroom is spacious, water pressure is great, and Julia provides plenty of towels. The living room has a sleeper sofa, dining table, and a spacious armoire. The bedroom is large with a nice ornate high ceiling and a small balcony. The A/C and wifi work well.
A huge draw for this particular apartment is the cafes, restaurants, and markets in the immediate vicinity. There is a supermarket across the street, tons of tapas places and restaurants to the south, and cafes on every corner.
Julia was prompt with correspondence and made sure we felt welcome at her space and the neighborhood with plenty of recommendations. Would love to stay here again.