I had done a lot of research before choosing this apartment. Location, general neighborhood, feel for then city, amenities, etc. but I really wasn't prepared for just how enveloped you are in the city, like a local, immediately. The apartment is beautiful. Light, open, perfectly spacious. The location is honestly perfect for well, everything; the Cituat Vella, Las Ramblas, the metro to pop over to wherever in 10 minutes, Universitat de Barcelona, funky cool shops, museums, great food (although really look at hours), grocery stores where food is super inexpensive. Truly everything is within walking distance. Andreas and Claudia were fantastic. My phone wasn't working, except for texting, so I had to email them in the airport that I had arrived.... No problem. They were there. If you want to stay in Barcelona and really get the feel for this beautiful city, this is where you need to stay. Hands down, I will come back again.