This room was centrally located and just right for a budget traveler like myself. Communication was excellent, and I was delighted to meet Marcela & Josep's two young daughters and their adorable cat. The apartment's windows open up to the stairwell of the building, so you could hear people coming up and down. It could be problematic if you demand absolute quietness, but I was so tired from traveling that I slept through that plus the din of a young family going about its business. Josep was very helpful with suggesting walking routes for me to explore Barcelona. I would stay there again on my next visit. Great value!