You cannot find a better location - or more charming apartment - than Praxedes' airbnb if you are visiting Barcelona. It's a block away from the old city, which means you get the benefit of being close to "downtown" without the hassle of all the noise and tourists. (And the neighborhood itself has many cool restaurants and squares to hang out in at night.) I chose the apartment because I loved the photos and it was exactly as lovely in real life as it looks online. Praxedes was out of town when we visited, but he was incredibly responsive by text and his friend who greeted us and set us up could not have been more welcoming and helpful in orienting us to everything we needed. Highly, highly recommended.