The apartment is in a great location, within walking distance of many things but you feel like you are in a neighborhood and not in the middle of a tourist hub. The outdoor space is great. You can have your morning cafe on the smaller deck off the bedroom, with a view of the Sagrada Familia, and in the evening have dinner on the larger roof deck off of the kitchen. You do hear the elevator, but generally during hours that you are up. Monica was a great host and was very helpful in accommodating our early arrival in Barcelona.