There's nothing about this place we haven't fallen in love with. From the historic street it sits on, in the oldest part of the city, to the impeccable styling, it's a hard place to drag yourself away from. A tastefully modernised period apartment in one of the area's typical buildings, we loved the stripped-back original features – think exposed brick walls, high ceilings, ancient wood beams and a pretty, wrought iron balcony. And while we could sit outside all day, sipping tea and watching the world go by, the rest of the apartment is comfortable and practical, with a well-stocked, contemporary kitchen and two bedrooms. You can easily work at the desk all day, if you really need to, then serve dinner at the black dining table. With a mix of neutral colours and rustic textures, it's clear a great deal of thought has been put into making this home a memorable one. In the evenings, slip out to one of the nearby bars or restaurants, and by day explore the Gothic Quarter and walk to the nearby beach.

Home truths:
*There's a lift in the building *The building has a shared entrance *You'll have excellent, laptop-friendly workspace at the desk *As this home is in one of Barcelona’s most popular areas, some city and street noise is to be expected just in case *There is only air conditioning in some rooms*This host requires your check-in to be within 3-5 days from the last booking – if you are unsure if your dates will work or for help finding alternatives please contact our Matchmaking Team *Please note that the building amenities such as the pool and gym may have specific hours of operation and might not be available year-round.