We enjoyed our stay in El Born and this location was perfect! You are steps away from the best Patisseria in Barcelona (Hofmann) and the local shopping/sight seeing was easily navigated from the apartment. I agree with the previous reviews regarding the entry stairwell. You must be in good shape/able bodied to climb the small, spiral staircase if you are staying in one of the apartments in the upper floors. Yet, we did not feel that it was too difficult to deter us from staying there again in the future. No issues with loud street noise (4th floor Apt) and the staff was very responsive to our questions/needs!