We loved staying in the Gracia area of Barcelona because it was only a fifteen minute walk to Las Ramblas but it was a little quieter. There were so many shops and restaurants nearby and we felt very safe in this area and at the hotel. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful with any requests we had, like getting a taxi or some ice cubes. The kitchen was small, but big enough for our needs. We liked the welcoming cold water pitcher and delicious apples at the reception area. We were happy to have an elevator too. It was a quiet place, but if anyone raised their voice you could hear it through the walls, but that’s apartment living. We think this was definitely worth the money. I even got a manicure across the street with a delightful, Ukrainian woman who has lived in Spain for ten years now. Her shop was immaculate and she did a wonderful job and she was a pleasure to talk to. It made our experience here feel more like we were neighbors than tourists.