Rafael's apartment was a veritable gem hidden within walking distance of the Sagrada Familia, while also within a block of a major metro station. After a long day of traveling from another country, my family and I were greeted by Rafael at the apartment where he kindly took the time to tell us about the neighborhood. He also gave us many local suggestions on places to see and to eat at in order to experience Catalan cuisine. We greatly appreciated this oasis in the concrete jungle of Barcelona and would recommend Rafael's apartment to any group who is looking to balance ease of transportation as well as comfort for a traveling group of 4 or more.