What a beautiful apartment! While it’s a bit of a hike (on the fourth floor of an old building with no lift), it’s well worth it since the view from the balcony makes you feel like a local (and keeps you out of the street noise, more or less). The rooms are stylishly appointed, and the air conditioning was extremely appreciate mid-August. There was a bit of noise from other apartments in the building, but nothing surprising if you’ve ever lived in an apartment complex. Overall, a great place to stay in the city (very close to numerous bars/restaurants and the metro stop) that made us feel like we really experienced all Barcelona had to offer, instead of being cooped up in a generic hotel room.