We really enjoyed Aparteasy's central location in Gracia, walking distance to two of Gaudi's buildings (Casa Battlo and La Pedrera) and a train ride away from Mont Juic and the Rambla, as well as other attractions. There is a very good local supermarket a block and a half away (don't go to the other one located on the corner, also a block and a half away) When we first arrived, one of the women who worked in the office and spoke excellent English was very helpful in orienting us as to directions, supermarkets, restaurants, etc. There are three wonderful squares (or plaças) up the street, which are delightful in the evening and we had a very good dinner at one of the cafés in the first square. The kitchen was very usable. We elected not to use the air conditioning because of some health concerns, and had the windows open which, with the way that the apartment is configured, created a lot of cool air, especially at night. But, having the windows open let all the noise in, and it was increased by the canyon-like effect of the very narrow street, with passers-by talking at all hours of the night and street sweepers and garbage trucks operating in the early hours of the morning. If you elect to use air-conditioning and keep the windows closed, you may not be bothered by the nighttime noise. Another problem was that the television didn't work and the office didn't send anyone to fix it despite two complaints. Finally, the floor was very dirty, making my feet black as I walked around the apartment. Overall, we enjoyed the location of the apartment very much but didn't get a good night's sleep.