This as an excellent location for exploring the city! The host offers many suggestions, and the guidebook is wonderful too. Be very specific as to what you are looking for and they will provide it as well. I received a google map of a shopping route for my daughter (avoiding las ramblas) made especially for her ....and they even called a taxi to be waiting for us for us to catch an early flight. The apartment is comfortable and clean. Definitely a super host!