We really enjoyed our stay in this apartment. Laia (the host) was very helpful and reachable at all times. Check-in was very easy and she even let us drop our bags off a few hours early as our flight got in quite a while before the regular check in time. The apartment was very clean and it is great to have a comfortable place to come home to after long days (or nights) of exploring the city. The WIFI in the apartment worked very well as did all of the appliances. The air conditioning was something we also valued very much because it gets very hot in Barcelona during the summer and it is nice to have some relief from that when you are in the apartment! It is also equipped with a laundry machine and dishwasher which are really great if you are staying somewhere for an extended period of time. Laia had many great suggestions and tips for things to do and places to see. She responded very quickly (almost instantly) to texts and was very helpful! She even helped us make a reservation at a restaurant she recommended and booked a taxi to take us to the airport. The location of the apartment was perfect for us as it was on a calmer street but also close (walking distance) to where all of the action is on Passeig de Gracia and La Rambla. Although it is not dense with people like La Rambla, there is still quite a bit going on and places to go for dinner, tapas, and drinks steps away from the apartment building. Although it is much quieter than some of the main tourist streets, there is still city noise throughout the day and night. As a guest, you may want to bring ear plugs if you are not used to this. The noise level is nothing out of the ordinary if you compare it to any other large city but just something to keep in mind. There are many great restaurants all around with excellent food and lovely terraces. Everything you need is nearby. There are many places to get groceries, there is a car rental place very close by, metro stations, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed the neighborhood! The food was great, the people were wonderful, the metro was very straightforward. I personally love the Gaudi architecture and you are walking distance from the Casa Milà and Casa Batllò which is lovely. Lastly, the neighbourhood is very safe. The streets are not dense with people like La Rambla and Passeig de Gràcia so the possibility of being "pick pocketed" is a lot less likely (But still practice common sense! Do not leave your cell phone sitting on a table or a bag unattended). You can comfortably walk around at any hour of the day or night. We absolutely love the city of Barcelona! It is one of the very best cities in the world thanks to the great people, delicious food and drinks,...