In a very good central area, close to La Boqeria markets and within walking distance of the cathedral. Lots of restaurants in the Placa however be prepared for rowdy street noise on Friday evenings as large crowds still in the placa Reial till after 6am next morning when we were there. There is Parking in parking lot 150 metres away from apartment on the Rambles but it can be expensive. Mercedes was a lovely host and gave us lots of tips on where to visit, however we found the 109 steps up to the apartment too much for us.