We had never visited Barcelona before, and Bruno's apartment turned out to be a great home base for exploring the city. We like to walk, and the location made it possible to wander to the ocean, down Las Ramblas, over to Placa de Espayna, to Sagrada Familia, as well as simply along the streets of Barcelona to enjoy the scenery and the food.
The beds are comfortable and showers strong; the wifi is excellent--I worked early mornings before heading out to sightsee. The kitchen is nicely appointed, and we cooked some of our meals easily; there are markets close by.
The building is clean and safe and the apartment probably quieter because it opens into the interior of the building rather than the street.