I really liked Anders' apartment in Barcelona. It really had everything you needed: a good size bedroom with ample closet space, a nice living room with a decent TV and a small kitchen. The second room was somewhat small, so better for kids - but we were only 2 people so didn't need it.

The location was good. About 20 feet down the street was a nice walking area with lots of bars and cafes that were affordable. Maybe 100 yards in the other direction was the metro and plenty of buses that took you where you needed to go.

If there was any downside it is that the place is on the fifth floor (if you count American-style) and there is no elevator. Going up and down you definitely get a good little workout.