What a loverly apartment this is! The rooms are comfortable, the open communal living room and dining room are a great place to gather. The "balcony", which is now a closed space offering fantastic large windows, is a perfect place where to gather for a drink and conversation.
The apartment is situated outside of the craziness of touristy areas yet close enough to walk to them and enjoy the best that Barcelona has to offer. A 10 minute walk to El Born lets you discover fantastic pubs and restaurants. 5 minutes more gets you to Las Ramblas and to what El Raval and the Gothic quarters can offer. If you go in the other direction, you can walk to Poblenou and enjoy Las Ramblas del Poblenou, which is a lot less tourist oriented.