Although Praxedes was out of town, we were greeted by Monica who was very helpful and friendly. First impressions of the apartment were not so good as the communal stairs were not well lit and rather dingy. However, once inside the bright and airy apartment it was much better. The beds are very comfortable and the location was fabulous. The views from the balcony are not of the street but the back of other apartments and roof-top areas strung with laundry. All in all, an acceptable apartment in a great location, handy for the metro and the best tapas in Barcelona!