If you love Barcelona and want to stay in the very best area, El Born, then this apartment/flat is for you! Federica is the host and very accommodating and helpful.
The flat is bright, clean and has 2 balconies! The one in the bedroom is nice for hanging your clothes to dry. The one in the living area is nice for looking out and seeing people and the beautiful Santa Maria del Mar! We also had 'happy hour' every evening and sat on the bar stools and enjoyed the balcony! The bathroom is all tile and clean. The shower is great with a 'rain' type head and also a hand held. Next to the bathroom is a 'dressing room' that we stored all of our clothes and suitcases - very convenient!
The kitchen area is all Ikea and has everything you need for cooking, including a microwave, stove top and oven. The refrigerator and freezer are big enough to store plenty of food! There is a washer that also saves you money from going to the laundry! The flat has AC if you are there in the summer. At the present time an elevator is being built and should be completed soon! The flat is up 3 floors from the street and we are both 'old timers' and made it up and down OK!
The neighbors are mostly renters but there were a few permanent neighbors that are very nice. Many of the important tourist sights, several cathedrals, Picasso Museum, and of course the Sagrada Familia, are all very close by and easy to get to. The port is a 5 minute walk and the beach is about a 10 minute walk. And as far as great restaurants and wine bars - you can't pick a better place to stay as many are just around the corner! Finally there is no nicer place than Barcelona! It is safe, exciting and always sunny!