We hit traffic on the way into Barcelona, but Esther was very patient and gracious. The space has a beautiful back patio that we enjoyed sitting in. There are restaurants and bars close by, as well as the Sagrada Familia, and we also made the 30-min walk several times to the Gothic Quarter area. Could also take transit if you don't feel like walking. Esther also helped direct us to the parking and ensured that we knew how to operate everything in the apartment.