Maria's place is the BEST place you can ever stay when in Barcelona. As you get out of the building, there's Liceu station and Las Ramblas street. I would definitely recommend her place. It's kept very clean, neat & Maria host is very good & supportive. She cannot communication much in English but that's not a big deal. You will not regret staying at Maria's. I will be back here, if I visit Barcelona again. Most happening place are just walk able distance from here.