Traveling to Barcalona alone was exciting for me. Picking the right place to stay was a gift. Elena is a very caring person. I would say for those who are a light sleeper you may want to bejng earplugs. Since living in mid town west in nyc i am use to street streer noise, it's not frequent but it does exist. I had the room with the balcony facing the street. I had such a good time and thankful to Elena for her hospitality and warmth.