Overall, the apartment was quiet. Just some noisy birds that seemed to make their home in between the apartment buildings. The windows were old, so they didn’t shut completely to help with the sound.
The terrace was lovely with all the plants and areas in which to relax. I didn’t use it as much as I’d like to because it was so warm when I was visiting the city. By the time I’d get back from exploring, I’d want to shower and stay cool in the AC.
I felt like some of the furniture could be updated and it felt a little cheap (table, chairs, armoire, bed, couch). However, there were a lot of warm decorative touches throughout the apartment.
The apartment had the smallest shower ever. I couldn’t even bend down to shave my legs without opening the door. It was very challenging and made me feel as if I was showering in a camper sized shower.
Also, the kitchen is more like a closet. If you plan to do a lot of food prepping and cooking, this isn’t the place for that.
The apartment was situated near a metro station, but I felt like it was challenge getting anywhere on the metro. It seemed to take a long time and I would always have to switch lines. The bus seemed to work out better for me. However, transportation isn’t the fault of the host. I just want future guests to be aware of that. Maybe it’s just because Barcelona is so spread out.
And, I loved having an elevator. Walking up and down about six flights would’ve been the worst with luggage and after a long day of explorations.
One more thing that I thought was special was the host had a couple of notebooks with handwritten notes that guest had written about their stay and some local recommendations.