great location. a five minute walk to Las ramblas, passeig de Gracia train, diagonal, etc. fully functional kitchen. host greeted us quickly even though I didn't have wifi and sent us a list of places to visit nearby. balcony is more of a patio surrounded by the back of other apartment buildings but it was nice to have the option to sit outside. shower was hard to get to work, water changed quickly from hot to cold and back to hot. city tax is charged with the rate of a five star hotel , needed to be paid in cash, and did not provide us with a receipt.