It can be hard to get pictures right and in many cases the pictures make a place look better than it actually is. This apartment is as good and actually better than the pictures show - just as beautiful but even more homey and comfortable. The views from the floor to ceiling windows and five tiny balconies are breathtaking. Sagrada Familia is right there soaring. If being right next to a major tourist site appeals to you this is the place for Barcelona. But if it makes you hesitant because of fear of noise and crowds you can be confident that there is almost no noise and the street is so calm and beautiful. I'm trying to think of something to critisize to give this review some balance, but we were completely happy there - didn't want to leave actually. And being welcomed by the host (actually a family member who was a perfect host - and the host himself stayed in complete contact) with such care and attention and information was just an added plus. As the Las Ramblas attack had just happened our host was worried about us which was incredibly sweet. We were worried about her as this had happened to her and her city. We hope to return to Barcelona and when we do we will make sure our trip coincides with booking this apartment - we wouldn't think of staying anywhere else in the city. A 10 out of 10.