PERFECT LOCATION. Right in the heart of El Born, the most charming and vibrant neighborhood in Barcelona. Note that there are three flights of stairs, and street noise can be loud late at night due to proximity of bars. Nothing that a pair of earplugs or a white noise machine can't fix. Jacob was a wonderful host, who met us at the apartment and gave us a lay of the land, with recommendations and maps. He was very accommodating and communicative throughout the stay.