This is a prime location in Gràcia and great if you plan to do a lot of walking around Barcelona. We were aware of the stairs and after you see how the floor system works in Spain, (0, 1, 2, etc.) the stairs make sense. They were not a problem for us as we planned to be on our feet for the 10 days we spent in Barcelona. We absolutely loved the neighborhood Gràcia. There were plenty of grocery stores, bodegas, fruit markets, restaurants, and cute shops nearby. It was great to have laundry and kitchen as we used both. Loved to have the balcony to eat breakfast or end the night with a glass of wine. The neighborhood gets quiet around 10 pm and it is very easy to sleep. We would stay here again for sure.