Sven’s place is a great place to stay in Barcelona. The location is perfection. Gràcia is a more local vibe which I love. It’s close to the metro so we had no trouble going to all the major tourist attractions, yet we could come back to a place that felt like home. Sven and his brother and sister in law (who helped us with check in) were all very quick to respond to any questions, and they were very helpful when we had a little glitch in our travel plans to give us info on how to get to San Sebastián. Like all the other reviews have stated, it is close to a busy square so it can be loud. I am a light sleeper but I was able to sleep like a baby with earplugs in.