Hi! Thanks to everyone for all the informative discussions I've already read. I feel pretty good about my choices in Madrid. My problem is that I'm trying to find a place in Barcelona for a few days as well.
I wish there was a board as detailed for Barcelona as this one is for Madrid!

So, my main question is - does anyone have any recommendations for Barcelona? A lot of places are already reserved for when I'll be there (mid October), so I need to look beyond many of the guidebook places. Additionally, we're looking for something near Les Rambles.
In particuliar, does anyone have any experience with Hosteria Grau? How was it?
thanks-
Quinn