Marta and Pauls place is in the center of a cool neighborhood that gives you the vibe of really living in Barcelona where the locals live. If you want to experience what it’s like to get up and walk to a cafe in the morning or stop for a bite to eat / drink on the way home from work like a local would, this is a great spot to do that. Plenty of shops nearby for anything you would need. The neighborhood is very safe, I was with my wife, daughter and mother in law and everyone was fine. The apartment was spacious, well equipped and the views from the balcony were nice, great sunny spot for a morning coffee. Perfect place to stay in Barcelona. Highly recommended.