Dani's home was an excellent change of pace for us after spending one night in the Gothic quarter, which is a lot more bustling with tourists. In this quieter (yet still very lively) neighborhood, you'll find wonderful restaurants, plazas for people watching and accessibility to things like Park Güell, La Sagrada Familia and a bike rental shop to explore the city on wheels (we rode down to the beach one day, which could've only taken 20 minutes but took closer to 40 because you have to weave in and out of people/traffic).
The apartment itself was extremely