El Raval is the hipster neighborhood of Barcelona, replete with graffiti, thrift shops, tattoo parlors all around. The flat is located on the third floor above a sceney bar/restaurant called Fat Schmucks. We chose the location because it is very near the famed La Boqueria market and we were eager to sample food from a variety of stalls.
The apartment is pretty much 'as photographed' and functions very well. Flor, the property manager, met us outside and toured us through the ins and outs of the apartment. She followed up and sent us some recommendations of museums and restaurants. Thank you Flor!
The main living room/dining room/bedroom was comfortable and had lots of windows. The A/C was very efficient. The washer/dryer was a big plus, as we were on a three week trip through Spain. I might recommend that the owners replace the bed and the linens with more luxe appointments, as this would go a long way to giving the apartment a 4/5 star hotel feel.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay in the apartment and in this colorful neighborhood of Barcelona. To be fair, we were probably on the older side of people who choose this location.
