Thoroughly recommend this apartment for a couple. We were delayed five hours and arrived tired at midnight but Irene's father was there to meet us with a smile and lots of useful advice. The place is well equipped, immaculately clean, has a comfortable bed and a very attractive terrace looking out over the rooftops of Poble Sec. There are English books on Barcelona, maps and Spanish dictionary there for your use. The location is quiet, very handy for the Metro or just for walking into the old city, but not really touristy. There's a pedestrianised street one minute away with tapas places, cafes and bars. Go to Palo Cortao on Carrer Nou de la Rambla less than five mins walk away - it's a sensational restaurant. If there is a down side, it's quite a long way up the stairs to the apartment so probably not one for the infirm. But it kept us fit.