บัลโคนีตลาด Aspasios

Everything was perfect with regard to the accommodation a solid 10 out of 10. Cleaning staff very helpful every time I requested fresh towels, toilet paper etc. Wish all apartment accommodations were clean/good as this. Only issue I have with the accommodation is its location which is not the apartments fault but more of the surrounding locals issue. You will most likely want to walk if you’re going towards the centre, Las Ramblas, beach etc. This means you will have to pass through the rough neighbourhoods of along Carrer de Sant Antoni Abat/similar which is full of Morrocan/Algerian thieves. Many Moroccans tried to steal my watch 3 times within this area. I have 3 crime reference numbers with 3 different individuals and had to go to court to prosecute one of them. Barcelona has really broken my heart as it was a potential returning destination with the same accommodation but unfortunately I won’t be coming back again to Barcelona as I’m put off by the thieves.

Overall this was a great place to stay. The apartment was perfectly clean, well appointed, and decorated nicely. It had good natural light and plenty of space. The beds were comfortable and the linens were soft and very clean. There was great closet space and the kitchen had all the basics including Nespresso pods and bottled water. Check in was easy and communicating through whatsapp was also very convenient and the staff was very responsive. The ability to unlock the building and apartment door automatically through an app was also very nice. My only suggestion for improvement- and it a VERY small one, is that they add a few extra hooks in the bathrooms to hang towels and clothes on. The only thing that I would want to make people more aware of is that the area is definitely more like a 20 minute walk away form Las Ramblas and other main areas. It was easy enough to find a taxi or public transporation, but it is definitely a little further than I was expecting from the reviews/descriptions. The area is definitely more local and not touristy. There are coffee shops and stores, but alot of them were closed because we were there in mid August. It gave kind of a dead vibe- but that's just because many locals go on vacation at this time. Sant Anthony market across the street from the apartment is very clean and has a lot of options for snacks and produce and some souvenirs. Also there is a very convenient Lidl supermarket directly under Sant Anthony for other staple items.

Liked the smart lock, one less thing to worry about out and about! Lovely apartment, great location with metro distance. Nice, quiet area for the evenings.