If you are looking for a place to stay in the gothic quarter - this is your spot! 5 min walking from Columbus Monument, in the very heart of Barcelona. 5 min walk to any transport. Mind the stairs - there is no elevator, was not an issue for us at all.
Also, you will almost never meet with Kike as he usually works in the evening in the bar on the ground floor, so you will indeed feel home. Although, I do recommend having a drink or two with him - he's a very shiny and smiling person :-)