The apartment was a good size for being in a big city. It was convenient to have a washing machine in the apartment and rooftop to dry clothes. The kitchen had the basic cooking pans and utensils as well as "staples" to cook with. The metro was a short walk away. To get to the main sites, we needed to take the metro each time (about 25 minutes journey including the walking). The metro in Barcelona was well-run and safe.