Location, location, location. This apartment could not have been in a better location for a visit to Barcelona. One block to Placa Catalunya, a few minutes to the Cathedral and walking distance to just about everywhere, including the beach, the beach, Gaudi buildings, museums and Passig de Gracia. Lots of restaurants, bakeries and a great grocery store at El Corte Engles made for great dining options. The hosts were great and very responsive. Weekly cleaning was a welcome touch.
Being almost 70 years old the stairs were a challenge, but I was aware of that before I rented the place. I can highly recommend Ewa and Pau's place. You can't go wrong.