At first we were not sure about the location because I had wanted to stay in the Gothic Quarter with the other tourists but as it turned out we fell in love with the local vibe of the surrounding neighborhood. Some of the best food was in the local cafe's and there was a lovely and inexpensive coffee and bakery shop just steps away from the apartment where we had our breakfast every day. There was also a magnificent grocery store nearby. The metro and buses were all very close so getting around was easy. The apartment itself was spacious and clean. The linens and pillows were very comfortable and all the basics were plentiful like soap, hair dryer etc. Christina was helpful offering us maps and explaining the public transportation to us upon arrival. We had a lovely stay in Barcelona.