This location is amazing, and the apartment is comfortable to share with another family as it is air conditioned and has two full bathrooms! It's just steps from Placa Reial and La Rambla. It's an easy walk to the Museu Picasso. There is so much to do and see just outside, but none of it can be heard from inside the apartment which is great for sleeping in after a late night out of dancing! It's surprisingly open and breezy too with nice natural light and a balcony off the living room and master bedroom.
Recommend packing light and taking advantage of the washer inside the apartment. There were steel hangers available to hang dry essentials, which were dry by morning. There are also several laundry mats just outside if wanting to use a dryer. We took one under-seat sized roller bag for each person in our party and a handbag or shoulder bag/backpack and still had more than what we needed, even including formal wear. Best of all, it was so easy to get around (taxi, metro, small elevator, or carry up stairs, etc.). We left room to buy a souvenir bag to pack full for gifts and never had to wait for checked bags as all were carry on size, even for the smaller commuter flights between countries.
Our hosts recommended restaurants and markets nearby. We loved the Tapeo Bar and La Quinze Nits! All were a terrific value! We also recommend the free walking tour from Barcelona Excursions early in the trip for other fantastic insights to this location. Also worthy of mentioning, we were lucky to be able to see Flamenco at Palau de la Musica – so beautiful that we wanted to cry!
Thank you, David and David, for everything!!