Alex's apartment is well situated in a quiet, residential neighbourhood in Barcelona with quick and easy access to the metro and the center of Barcelona. The apartment was very clean, had everything one would need for a pleasant stay and the beds were comfortable. Jessica was great in giving us tips for getting around Barcelona and took the time to explain everything about the apartment at check in. She advised us to purchase the T-10 metro ticket instead of a day pass which ended up saving me money since I was traveling with 4 teenage girls (2 daughters, niece and a daughter's best friend). Access to the center and sites of interests is quick and convenient via Barcelona's metro, which is only a few minutes walk away. There are plenty of shops for food and an excellent Carrefour market about 10 minutes by food that incorporates a Mercado de Provencals selling fresh local products ( like found in an open aired market). I can easily recommend Alex's apartment to other travelers.