Staying at Oriol's place was great! The studio apartment was fine for 2 of us. The space was 30-35 sq meters ( like 300-350 sq feet) but it didn't feel confined because of the high ceilings and small balcony and 2 large windows you can open. Kitchen was great for cooking. We stay 1 month and cooked a lot. Full size refrigerator, oven, 2 burners, microwave and washer. It was nice to open the doors and just watch the neighborhood activity. Very comfortable apartment. Neighborhood has lots of activity and sounds but I wouldn't call it noisy. You are in the center of La Barceloneta several blocks to the beach and harbor. Everything you need in walking distance and Metro stop close by that will take you anywhere in the city. Love the location. Oriol is very accommodating. We called and asked for a few things while we were and he brought them right over. Our plane was late getting in to Barcelona and Oriol met us at the apartment at 1 am. Above and beyond the call of a Great Host. Thanks for a great time Oriol. If we are ever in Barcelona again we will stay at your place.