We enjoyed this area of Barcelona. Vanessa and Daniel's apartment is conveniently located just a block away from Carrer de Blai which is full of tapa bars. We would highly recommend Casa Catracha (Blai #47, ask for Nicol and Mari) for authentic Honduran cuisine. La Rambla (walk by the water) with its various restaurants and street artists is a 20-25 minute walk away. Apartment pros: comfortable bed, good bath with shower, no street noise, quiet neighbors. Cons: Very old building with unattractive foyer, loud creaking wood apartment flooring, bathroom door hinges squeak like a stuck pig, cobbled together trim work, raw plywood armoire and bed head board, old coffee maker with no coffee, no sugar or basic kitchen cooking ingredients.