While the apartment itself was fantastic with an amazing view, we were quite upset when we were asked by our host to pay a 50 euro late check-in fee a few days before we arrived. The late check-in fee was never mentioned on the initial description, and we felt that it was way to much to pay to check in at 10.30pm after we arrived on the only possible train to Barcelona. When we messaged the host to discuss how we did not agree with the payment, she ignored our message, so when we arrived at the apartment we were forced to pay 50 euros to the person who gave us the key when we never agreed to pay in the first place. We feel that if we had known how much the extra fee would be before we booked, we might have considered another apartment. The apartment was amazing but unfortunately it was missing a few touches and the verandah light was broken which made it difficult to use the terrace in the evenings. The apartment next door was also under construction which caused a lot of noise every morning.

Unfortunately, this could have been an amazing stay but it was tainted by a large unexpected check-in fee. We are not sure if this is normally what happens, but we have never encountered this before with our other airbnb experiences. Apart from this, the apartment is really beautiful with a lovely kitchen and balcony with views of Sagrada.