We spent 3 nights in Paula's apartment to kick off our month in Spain. The apartment was just a 15 minute walk from Plaza Espanga, but due to luggage and fresh arrival we simply took a 5 Euro cab ride.
Paula herself could not meet us, but was readily available via SMS and flexible on our check in/out. She sent along her friend Leslie who greeted us with a kiss and a smile and perfect run through of the apartment.
The apartment itself has everything a couple or single resident would need, with perfect cooking facilities, storage and bathroom. Older residents might find the floating staircase and upstairs location of the toilet a test, but for us it was not an issue. The apartment has its own private courtyard which is perfect for a drink and drying washing. Like many of these apartments, it is housed within a secure complex which makes for great piece of mind. It's also on the ground floor!
The location of the apartment is absolutely spot on. L'Eixample is a quiet, clean district of Barcelona and has everything you need such as cafes and supermarkets right outside the door. There are several great places to eat within spitting distance. All the main attractions of Barcelona are within walking distance, with La Rambla being no more than 20 minutes down the hill. If your feet tire, Urgell metro station is less than 10 minutes walk. From there everything is easy as the Barcelona metro is straight forward and on point.
Overall, Paula's apartment provides a wonderful base for your Barcelona experience!