Josep’s apartment is in the perfect location if you’re looking to hit all the major sites in Barcelona. It is a 15 minute walk to Sagrada Familia, 15 min walk to the Barri Gòtic and La Rambla, and a quick cab ride everywhere else. There is also a ton of good tapas/restaurants in the area (our favorites were Xampu Xampany and BCN Birres and Tapas, Dow Jones Bar is also fun).
The good: The apartment was clean and tidy, we were met by Dani (friend of Josep’s) who made us feel very welcome at check in and was a fantastic host. The beds were large and comfortable (took up most of the room) and the kitchen is available if you want to cook. The first bathroom is large and has plenty of space. We felt very safe here, both in the apartment and the surrounding neighborhood.
Things that could be improved: the second bathroom’s shower overflowed when we used it, forcing everyone to use the one shower. Not a huge deal but the second bathroom is so small the water started to spill into the hallway. There were extra pillows in the closets but no extra pillowcases, so you would have to call someone to come in if you wanted to use them.
Overall, we were happy with the apartment!