First of all, Pier was a great host. our flight on our check-in day got delayed and we didn't arrive until midnight. Pier was kind enough to wait for us until we arrived to Plaça Catalunya from the airport after midnight and then he walked us to the apartment. He also provided us with great tips on places we could visit during our stay in Barcelona. When it comes to the place, it was also great. It was clean and warm, and pretty much all necessary amenities were provided. The place is in the heart of Barcelona, and most of main touristic sites and landmarks are within walking distance. The area may look old and "sketchy", but it's pretty safe and people are walking there all the time, and the building itself is new.