Alex's apartment is in a sweet old building and it has been thoughtfully restored and tastefully decorated. The apartment is in a central part of Barcelona, within walking distance to many desirable neighborhoods and is a short walk from the airport bus line. Though it is downtown, it is quiet as the building is not very big and the street-side windows have been doubled-up to cancel out the noise. In addition, Alex is very helpful with travel guidance and local recommendations. We really enjoyed our stay here.