Location was perfect for us! Public busses are just great to get around - making plaza Catayluna a connection place to take the 2 day Bacelona city tour! And even to spent a day at Barcelloneta beach! Perfect for many different good locals restaurants , when you do not want leave the area after a long day! Area that did not feel save was -- area del Raval. Las Ramblas very nice to visit, but a bit busy. Place to visit Mercat Boqueria! El Quim !! We did the Montserrat tour on the train better than taking a tour, great experience!! Enjoy your trip and have fun , we did both !!