The apartment was in a lovely little neighbourhood and we happened to be there during a big community festival in Gracia, which was amazing. Even though it was taking place right down the street, the bedroom was far enough away from the street that we didn't hear any noise at all. The air conditioners were much appreciated in the August heat of Barcelona and we enjoyed the little balcony off the living room. Even though the location was a little out of the way, it was very close to a subway stop and there were several grocery stores within walking distance. Sofia was very quick to respond to our questions and we enjoyed meeting her parents, who let us into the apartment. We enjoyed our trip to Barcelona and we would recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a nice quiet stay out of the major tourist areas.