This hotel is just a couple miles away from the city’s main attractions. The subway is just a 3-5 minute walk away. However, don’t be afraid to walk around the neighborhood. I believe you’ll receive a good sense of Barcelona and the Catalan culture if you walk a 10-15 minutes away. I liked that at any business I would go into, they’d greet me in Catalan and speak to me in Catalan. That’s kinda the experience I was seeking. However, they do speak Spanish so don’t shy away. I would definitely stay there again. Staff in the counter were approachable and the breakfast was delicious.