PROs: (1) VERY centrally located. Adjacent to the Catalunya metro, La Rambla, Barri Gotic, but away from the crowds and noise. (2) Large and spacious apartment, with high ceilings. Charming old Spanish/European building. (3) Elevator in building, but note that the entrance to the lift is on a platform, accessible by about 5 steps. This is an issue if you have older guests or a lot of/heavy luggage.

CONs: (1) The host was not responsive to text messages and emails after arrival. The only time we had contact with him was at arrival to get the keys. We emailed and texted him questions (about check-in data he specifically requested, about check-out process and how to return the keys) but he never replied. (2) The apartment is very very sparse and simple - set up dorm style with the absolute cheapest furnishings (folding chairs, folding cots/beds, rolling metal cart as TV stand, towels like sandpaper, rough bedsheets). There is no "home-y" feel whatsoever. Although it is clean, the apartment is extremely dusty, including the closets. We had to wipe down the closets before putting anything up. (3) Must bring your own basic supplies - like toilet paper. There was 1/2 a roll given, probably left from previous guests.