The apartment is cozy and well decorated. We really enjoyed having the little terrace. In the area there are supermarkets, cafés and restaurants. We like to walk so we walked everywhere from the apartment, including La Sagrada Familia. It was long walks but we managed to see so much! Be prepared to climb up the narrow stairs (third floor with no elevator) - it is tough with luggage but after a couple of days your legs will be used to it. I actually ran up the stairs a couple of times. It was fun!