Alba's apartment is great. Very impressive once you passed the door. Yes it was a real 3-4 flight of steps but it's an adventure and test of stamina and legs strength. Tiring but fun to climb the stairs. Beautiful clean apartment great location & lovely friendly host, Alba. Just walk downstairs and you are in best location to cathedral, river, independence square. Must try Catalonia food..@ casa Marietta Recommended by Alba) Lovely duck beef and pate dishes - reasonably priced. Nice ambience. Would recommend Alba's place if you can take the stairs. Thanks Alba for hosting us.