This Deco Apartment is situated in the Born neighbourhood, which is very centrally located in Barcelona. It is right next to the França railway station, which provides easy access to the airport and other neighbourhoods. There is also a biking spot to grab a city bike from very near. The neighbourhood is colorful and youthful, full of bars and restaurants, some more touristy and some with great food, including tapas. The city center is also walking/biking distance and many attractions are very near, including the beach and La Rambla (where Sagrada Familia is located).
The check-in process was contactless and easy. Contact was minimized due to COVID, and everything was provided digitally and with key cards. Communication was clear and good, and all costs were stated clearly upfront (including the small municipality surcharge). The check-out process was also easy and effortless. The apartment was also reasonably clean and taken care of due to COVID.
The apartment is moderately spacious, with a nice comfortable bed that fits two. There is also a sofa, coffee table, kitchen table with a couple of chairs. The kitchen is also well equipped. There is a microwave, plates, silverware, fridge, and everything else you might need for some quick cooking. Of course, soap and shampoo were provided. There was also an iron and ironing board, which I appreciated. The WiFi was fast and reliable.
There are a couple of minor issues that stem from the building being from the olden days of Barcelona: Firstly, the apartment is situated on the fourth floor, and no elevator is available (this is ok, just be prepared to walk up some stairs). Secondly, the windows are single-glass, and so there is a bit of noise coming from the street below, which is popular with youngsters and bars. However, due to the lockdown, there was no noise after a certain hour of the night, so this was no problem for me, but it might become an issue once the lockdown is completely lifted. Lastly, the supply of warm water is limited, so you have to limit your showers to five minutes, which was also fine for me, but just something to keep in mind.
Overall, I am satisfied with my stay here. It is good value for money, a vibrant neighbourhood, a spacious and well-equipped apartment, with smooth communication and check-in/check-out process.