If you want to immerse yourself in Barcelona life and enjoy the sites, sounds and smells of a fantastic city, then this is a great location. If you want a clean, quiet, and sterile space then go to a Hilton. Apartment is huge (4 of us, so we didn't use it all, but everyone had personal space) and could easily accommodate a big group. We congregated in kitchen and cooked a few meals with a decent collection of pots, pans, plates, etc (kitchen has corkcrews). Never used dining room or living room, never turned on TV. Wi-Fi easy. Close to many restaurants and shops. Hop-on-Hop-off bus stops on street out front. Subway close, too, but we used taxi cabs to get around. Owner allowed us to check in early on Sunday after long international flight, so we are very grateful. If you are not familiar with European appliances, etc then ask your greeter for thorough orientation (we didn't) as there are quirks with washer, dryer, lock box, refridgerator. Nice to have elevator. Dentist on floor below in case you need one. Apartment didn't smell like cigarette smoke but sewer gas was noticeable from hall bathroom. Clanking pipes woke us up at night but we appreciated the heat and eventually got used to it. Noise from neighbors was mild. Overall nice place but not a 5-star facility (maybe 3-star by strict criteria). During our stay (last week of March 2017) the front of building was/is shrouded in a big canvas while it was/is cleaned with power washers so we NEVER saw the view out windows (the main reason why we booked it for bucket list trip, to enjoy view of street life and Casa Batlló) - we couldn't open windows due to water/dirt and debris coming down windows, and we were startled a few times by workmen walking on scaffolds outside bedroom windows. Greeter told us it went up three days before our arrival, but a local told us it had been there longer. I realize the timing is out of owner's control but if I had known then I would not have booked this apartment, or would have appreciated being warned and having the chance to rebook elsewhere. Please check with owner before booking. Greeter gave us two bottles of wine and some snacks for compensation, which was same thing we received from prior Airbnb host last summer and there were no issues with his place. Sorry, Eike, you seem like a nice guy - but please warn future guests if the canvas is still obstructing view.