Modern Apartment near Sagrada Familia

Me gustó la ubicación, la limpieza, la tranquilidad

Nada me parece reprobatorio

Lindo y acogedor Muy buena ubicación

El lavarropas y la pava eléctrica no funcionaban pero en general bien

Casa piccola pero c’era tutto l occorrente e la posizione è attaccata alla Sagrada Família

Era un po’ sporca

The check-in process was smooth and well-organized. Communication with the host upon arrival was great—they provided clear, simple instructions to collect the key, which was stored about 1.5–2 km from the apartment. We had to pick it up ourselves because our flight was delayed and we arrived late, but the process was easy to follow and went smoothly. The apartment was in a good location just a few steps from La Sagrada Família. It had a nice interior design with good overall storage space. One detail we appreciated was that the kitchen and bathroom supplies came in clean, sealed packages—things like a new dish sponge, dish soap, cleaning cloths, as well as shampoo, body lotion, and a small soap bar in the bathroom. In a previous apartment, we had found a dish sponge with a moldy stench, so this was a reassuring and hygienic touch. There was also access to Netflix (though we didn’t use it), which could be a nice bonus for longer stays. A small blanket for the living room would have made the space feel cozier, especially in the evenings. A helpful tip for future guests: the apartment is located in the attic on the 7th floor, but each floor in the building uses the same door numbers (1, 2, and 3). We accidentally tried to open someone else’s door at first—something we’d never experienced before—so be sure you’re on the right floor before matching the door number.

There was stagnant, smelly water left in the washing machine for days, and unfortunately, I placed my clothes inside before realizing. The host didn’t resolve the issue, so I had to pay extra to use a laundromat. The coffee machine was unusable. It had coffee grinds in the water reservoir, and although we attempted to clean it and brew one pot of coffee, it just didn’t work. The host could have at least provided filters for the American-style machine—or better yet, included a simple moka pot. Some salt, sugar, and oil would have been a bonus. The bathroom was a major concern: it was completely covered in black mold. At first, we thought the tiles just looked that way, but we quickly realized that nearly every tile and grout line was affected. It made the space feel very unhygienic. The sink was already very small and was made worse by a shelf placed directly above it, making it uncomfortable to use. The couch was one of the most off-putting elements. It had visible stains and felt filthy. There was even a rip in the upholstery that had been hidden under a decorative pillow—those same pillows smelled unfresh, like they hadn’t been washed in years. This really took away from the comfort of the space. And although the apartment had air conditioning, the space still felt hot and humid. Even when it was chilly outside, stepping out onto the tiny balcony felt like walking into a sauna—clearly showing a lack of airflow and proper ventilation inside the entire building. Overall, the apartment has potential, but it feels like the host is more focused on income rather than guest experience. There’s a clear lack of attention to cleanliness, comfort, and detail. If you can find something similarly priced that’s better maintained it’s probably worth considering another option. For us it was just a last minute thing.