This apartment is a great place from which to base yourself in Barcelona. Yes, there are a good few stairs to climb to get to it but once you're in it is charming. It had all the amenities we needed for our stay and was so close to the metro all parts of the city were within easy reach. Lisa is a great host and was easy to keep in touch with. We found that the street that the apartment faces onto from the living room and master bedroom was quite noisy- the whole area has a lively buzz about it- but having a balcony from which to watch all the activity on the street was really enjoyable.