The best feature of this apartment is its proximity to the bus, metro and Las Ramblas which is a ten minute walk. It is away from the busiest areas but close enough to get anywhere either walking or public transportation with ease. The neighborhood has some good restaurants and we would recommend trying one called Pyncho which is on a nearby street. Overall we felt safe in the neighborhood, frequented the local mercadoes and restaurants and found the buses and metro to be fast and efficient. Beware of pickpockets especially on crowded bus and metro.