Host was great - very responsive and good communication. No hassle whatsoever.

The apartment was perfect for our purposes. We were 4 colleagues attending a conference in the Forum, which was less than 10 minutes walking. There are 3 bedrooms with en-suites and our 4th colleague could use the separate 4th bathroom so facilities were perfect for us. The bedrooms were very spacious and the beds comfortable. The apartment gave the right combination of privacy you want with colleagues, but a good living area and kitchen to have a cup of tea and in our case play some cards. The balconies were a bonus to have a drink in the sun.

Some of the reviews talked about 'outstanding maintenance' and 'smelly bathrooms'. We did not have any problems, but I would describe the design simply as functional and Spain's drainage is what it is.

It was our first Airbnb experience and we recommended it to everybody at the conference. So much cheaper than 4 hotel rooms, some much more spacious and allowed us to arrive a few days before to enjoy Barcelona.

Close to metro stop into town. Close to the beach. Close to the harbor with all its restaurants and bars.