Pilar is an excellent host and was very welcoming to us despite our late arrival (later even than planed due to flight delays and baggage problems!!!). The apartment is great - exactly as in the photos! The area was a nice surprise : less than 5 minutes from the Place d'Espanya and metro so easy access to ALL tourist sites and areas. The airport bus goes from Place Espanya and you can also walk (15mins with a 7yr old!!!) to the Sants Train station( only costs a metro ticket to get to the airport). At the same time the local area is off the main tourist area : our 7 yr old was adopted by the local kids and could play with them, there are lots of supermarkets and the Hostafrancs market is only 5 minutes on foot! So you can alternate the hectic tourist sites with calmer more typical walks. We warmly recommend Pilars apartment!!!! Thanks Again