Location couldn’t be better! Apartment is in a safe neighborhood with lots of great restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries. The Sagrada Família is one block away. We enjoyed seeing it daily ( and of course you MUST take a tour inside! ). We saw something new each day, it is really the most amazing building ever. The metro station is at the base of Sagrada. The metro is extremely easy to use and you can get around Barcelona everywhere on the train. Get a 10 ride ticket for 10 euros. We used the Aerobus to get to and from the airport. The cab ride from Plaça Catalunya is 10 euros ( we used a cab due to luggage). Get a City Pass to get a combination discount on tours and the Aerobus.
The apartment does require you to climb 56 stairs. It is worth it though, and being on an upper floor reduced street noise. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony with coffee or wine and watching the city street below. The apartment is very clean and has everything you will need for your stay. Check in was very easy and a binder is provided with information on the neighborhood, the metro and tourist attractions. The binder is in English and was very comprehensive and much appreciated! Montse was easily available by text. We highly recommend this rental!