Location is the key word for this quaint apartment. Given that it is right in the thick of all the tourists beside the Sagrada Familia, it was extremely cozy and quiet. To sit on the balcony and see that beautiful structure beside us was worth the extra cost of this property. Host's associate (can't remember her name) was very pleasant and met us about a half hour earlier than planned which was fantastic. Air conditioning worked GREAT (we were there during a heat wave in Europe) so I can't express how much I appreciated it working well. There are a few cafes nearby but mostly fast food. We did find a good restaurant a few blocks down called Casa Angela which I would encourage others to try.