My host Silvia was extremely well organized and helpful prior to my arrival with many links to events in Barcelona and detailed directions to the apartment. She was a wonderful host, very warm, engaging and helpful. The location of the room is ideal in particular for those really taken with the Sagrada Familia as the balcony of the room overlooks this amazing work of Gaudi. The location is also close to many restaurants and bars though I would recommend that the choices become more "local", which I like, the further away from the church you wander. For the port, old town, Ramblas and major markets it is a quick and easy trip by metro; a fast, easy and safe way to travel all over Barcelona. Silvia has just changed apartments and I am unsure whether photos of the new apartment are posted yet. That being said, the feel of this new apartment is quite similar with much tile, well appointed, and very clean. It does seem that this space is somewhat smaller than the previous apartment but the room was fine for me as a solo traveler. Bathroom and shower areas are rather small and would not suit people with mobility issues who might also find several flights of steps up to the apartment an issue. Of course the trade off with being so close to the Sagrada Familia is that this is not the quietest area, however I managed to sleep just fine with only the shutters closed and there is that great view of what must be one of the wonders of the modern world. Thank you Silvia!