We were made to feel welcome... The flat is in a great location.. WARNING. If you can't deal with 4 flights of steps, don't book. My suggestion is: Take your time on the steps. They're really not that bad, unless you get crazy and try and run up the stairs... There is NO OVEN. But the kitchen is very adequate. The Mercat ( Supermarket) across the street is very good. The wine you can get is ~ 1.50 Euros.. The Cheese , Jermon, etc. is VERY cheap... Joanic Metro Station is a 2 min walk.. Sagrada is: out front door, go right, 2 blocks up make a right. Walk 3-4 blocks. If you don't speak Spanish, study key phrases. TIP: Before you go anywhere, study the Metro and Bus system... At Sagrada Familia, you can buy a two day pass for 20.00 Euros. It's good for bus, metro, etc. IT WILL COME IN HANDY! And save you money!! Coming from the Airport, take the A1 bus (6.95Euros). Go three stops (Universatat ), get off and take a cab for approx. 10.00 Euros. You'll save a lot of headaches and will see the wisdom.. Take a tour bus your first day, for 29.95 Euros, you'll see the City, and then start your two day pass on your second day.. Be Smart, and Barcelona is VERY CHEAP... If you can, book whatever it is you want to see on the internet.. Believe me, you'll save yourself a lot of time and aggravation... The food is MUCH better away from the tourist areas.. And a hell of a lot better and cheaper... It's a nice place, worth the money...