The apartment is centrally located near Barceloneta Beach, 1 block away from the beach!
I appreciated the air conditioner on the summer and the sliding curtains that allow the apartment to cool down during the summer. There is also a heating system that can be used for the winter.
The kitchen has everything you need to cook with gas, which speeds cooking times and a lovely oven to bake. It was excellent to have plates, cups, forks, and everything available like home.
The apartment has a balcony with a view to the street.
It was great to have a washer, and the typical catalan dryer bar in the balcony where you can air dry your clothes, caring for the environment.
The stairway to the apartament is really narrow, so oversized items will not fit. Luckily, it’s located on the first floor, so the stairs are a short ride.
It’s 15 minutes away by bus from Plaza Catalunya, 20 from Plaza España, 15 minutes walking to Maremagnum (shopping mall), 30 minutes by bus to La Sagrada Familia.
In the summer, except for it to be crowded because it’s a very touristic spot. I don’t recommend eating in the restaurants nearby because they are tourist traps- I ended up paying 70 euros for a paella that was subpar.
If you like good food, walk or take a bus to Barrio Gotic, which has much better and affordable restaurants.
I highly recommend Bacoa Burger, for their organic burgers, that is 3 blocks away from the apartment.
There are 3-4 supermarkets nearby, 2 pharmacies, a sixt rent-a-car and nearby ATMs.
Overall, this would be an excellent place for a single person or a couple. I don’t recommend this place for a family because it’s near a tourist spot where you have to be careful with your belongings.
Always keep safety in mind, such as always leave lights on and close all doors & windows because there were break-ins on other places nearby.
The apartment is on a quiet street, so you can get some well deserved rest, even if the main street nearby is always busy, you will not be able to hear a thing.
Enjoy Barcelona:)