This was our first visit to Barcelona. The apartment is in a great location - near the main areas and bars/restaurants, but not noisy at nighttime. Given how late people stay up there we were glad of this!
The apartment was clean and had all the basics. There is a lift so no carrying bags up all the steps! The balcony was nice for a morning coffee. Check-in went smoothly and responses were quick. Ok for families - you can lock the doors onto the balcony if needed.
The nearest metro (underground) station is Urgell - about 5 mins and this connected well to all the tourist spots. Universitat metro station is also nearby. The gothic quarter is 10 mins walk away. There is a Lidl supermarket opposite. There are bars and restaurants on the street.
To get to the apartment we took the RENFE train from the airport to Passeig de Gràcia station. We then walked 10 -15 mins to the apartment. On the way back we went by metro to P de G, but it was a bit of a faff so prob easier to walk. Taxis are reasonable if you have big luggage.
Tips for stuff to do... buy a ticket for Sagrada Familia online beforehand. Sant Antoni market is like a chilled version of the Bocqueria market and is in walking distance - you can get fab tapas and drinks there. Park Güell is great but quite steep! El Jardi had lovely tapas in a pretty tucked-away courtyard.
Thanks for a lovely stay!