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Nordic-Designed Apartment near Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, Spain · Entire serviced apartment · 5 guests · Superhost

4.83 stars 1347 reviews Guest favorite

Rating and reviews as of September 22, 2026

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30 of 1347 reviews report photos not matching the unit, 9 of them in the last year, and 35 of 1347 reviews report maintenance problems with heating and AC controls, 7 of them in the last year. Both issues turn up even in five-star reviews, with 8 and 20 five-star reviewers reporting them. That pattern shows up across recent stays, not just older ones.

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What guests flagged

Photos don't match the unitaccuracy

23 of 192 low reviews and 33 of 1347 reviews overall say the apartment they got did not match the listing photos, naming views of an alley instead of the city or a smaller layout than shown. 6 reviews in the last 12 months repeat this.

Counted30 reviews report an accuracy problem · 9 in the last year · 4 said it would have changed their decision to book · 8 from guests who still gave five stars

Source: reviews · Latest: July 2026
Elevator does not reach every flooraccess

Guests mention the elevator stopping short of some floors, forcing guests to carry luggage up stairs. One review describes the elevator being out of service for two days.

Counted23 reviews report an access problem · 7 in the last year · 1 said it would have changed their decision to book · 16 from guests who still gave five stars

Source: reviews · Latest: August 2026
Street and building noise at nightnoise

Guests mention noise from the street, the heavy front door, or other guests in the building. 9 reviews in the last 12 months repeat this, including 4 of the 8 most recent low reviews.

Counted67 reviews report a noise problem · 14 in the last year · 30 from guests who still gave five stars

Source: reviews · Latest: September 2026
Heating and AC controls failmaintenance

Guests report broken or shared AC and heating controls.

Counted35 reviews report a maintenance problem · 7 in the last year · 1 said it would have changed their decision to book · 20 from guests who still gave five stars

Source: reviews · Latest: June 2026
Guests call the street unsafe at nightsafety

2 guests describe feeling unsafe near the building at night. This has not been repeated since December 2023.

Counted2 reviews report a safety problem · 1 said it would have changed their decision to book

Source: reviews · Older issue, last reported December 2023

Listing vs. guest experience

Phrases from the listing, or wording that recurs in reviews, beside what guests went on to describe. The counts are the ones above.

Ideal for unforgettable moments
23 of 1347 reviews say the unit they received looked different from the photos, sometimes facing an alley instead of the advertised view.
fully equipped kitchen
Guests confirm the kitchen exists, but 40 of 1347 reviews report broken AC or heating units in the same apartments.
a few steps to reach your floor from the elevator
24 of 1347 reviews describe carrying luggage or strollers up stairs because the elevator does not reach their floor.
Trend
Stable

Problems run at 18.3% of reviews in the last year and 13.3% before that. That is up, but on this many reviews not by enough to call it slipping.

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