We appreciated the conveniences of staying in Oriol's place during our 3 night visit to Barcelona. The location was good, with a small convenience store right across the street, and many restaurants or tapas bars nearby. It was a 10-15 minute walk to La Sagrada Familia (depending on uphill or downhill, and temperature!) and its nearby metro. Oriol was very communicative before our stay with directions and details. His friend, Juan, who met us upon arrival was very welcoming, enthusiastic and helpful with information, even cooling down the flat before we came!