We always like to stay in a less tourist-y, more authentic neighborhood when we go to foreign cities, and this neighborhood, Pablenou, didn’t disappoint. The streets surrounding this apartment are charming, “local” feeling, and full of great restaurants and coffee shops, and everyone we encountered was very friendly. It’s an easy walk to the metro to get to any Barcelona attraction. And if you feel like going to the beach, it’s even closer (5 min walk). The hosts were very helpful and communicative at all times and the apartment is clean and well appointed. We would definitely stay there again.