This apartment is in a great location for walking and/or getting public transportation to almost anywhere in Barcelona. We loved the Gràcia neighborhood—so many friendly squares full of cafes, groceries, and shops.
There is only air conditioning in the main room and it doesn’t really cool either bedroom. It was unusually hot in Barcelona so this made sleeping very uncomfortable. The A/C stopped working altogether our last evening. This was VERY unfortunate.
Otherwise, the terrace space is large and we did enjoy drinks and dessert outside, though the environment on the terrace was pretty dreary—no plants or decoration.
While the apartment doesn’t really have any charm, it was very clean and spacious. There is the extra bonus (especially in the summer heat) of a washer and dryer, but using the dryer blew a fuse so we ended up air drying our clothes. Instructions for using these machines would have been helpful.
The kitchen had plenty of equipment and space for light cooking and breakfasts.
The pipes rattle quite a bit when using the water but once we realized this was to be expected and not a sign of some problem, it was fine. The bathroom is a good size and the tub is a nice feature.
Bring your own beach towels if you’re going to the beach.