The apartment was very big and quite clean. The shower was a little small. There is an elevator so no issues with stairs. The kitchen has the bare essentials - glasses, cups, bowls, silverware, etc. It was quiet at night. It is about a 15 minute walk to the Sagrada Familia. Grocery stores, pastry shops, restaurants and laundromats are just across the street. Barcelona is a BIG city and to get to other areas (Gothic Quarter, Park Guell, etc.) will require transportation.