Fantastic apartment in a great neighborhood. If you are looking for a comfortable place to stay with everything you need nearby, this apartment is perfect. We enjoy staying further away from the heavy tourist traffic, however, the metro was easy to use and made seeing the city very simple. In fact, for many of the sites we decided to tour, we actually felt more central than the Old Town accommodations.
One important note about the apartment, the climb up the stairwell could be very difficult for some. No elevator and very steep. Other than that, the apartment was quiet and beautiful. The terraces were stunning and a great space to have a drink and enjoy being in Barcelona.
We also loved having the two plazas nearby (Gracia y Sol) to eat, drink, and hang out. If you are not a late eater, challenge yourself to stay up and eat on one of the squares at 21:00 (9:oo pm), you will be amazed at the wonderful people out enjoying their life. The people of Gracia were very nice and welcoming. We loved every minute. Salud!