The apartment was a wonderful place to spend a week in Barcelona. Top floor with a balcony, comfortable, modern furnishings, firm bed, hot water, espresso maker, great jazz CD collection, and a friendly host. It's located a bit out of the way, about 20 minutes by foot from the tourist areas and ten from Sagrada Familia, but with good bus and metro connections. It's not an elegant neighborhood, but was a great retreat from the tourist activity.