I cannot say enough about how great this location is. You're a few minute walk from Placa de Catalunya, which is the central hub for most transportation in the city. The airport shuttle stops here, the hop-on hop-off buses stop here, the metro and longer range trains stop here--it's the place to be. I also cannot say enough about how kind and welcoming Mechi is. She gave us a really helpful overview of the city and the sights, and gave us thoughts on the best way to see what we wanted to see. The apartment itself is charming, clean, and well-kept. While there is no A/C, there is an industrial size fan. Make this place your Barcelona HQ!