Fantastic location in a great neighborhood which is very close to a metro station that allows you to easily get around all of BCN very fast and on the cheap. If you are looking for a bit more immersion in a Catalan neighborhood, Gracia is fantastic. We speak very little Spanish (and no Catalan) but were able to do just fine while also not being surrounded by tourists. It was great at the end of the day of walking and riding all over town to come back to Gracia, grab some bread, cheese, and wine to just decompress and discuss our ay. The tile work in the apartment is great and the high celings and detail work is lovely. As with any older building, there can be quirks (we had a couple minor electrical issues but Phil and Fiona were quick to respond) but I highly recommend this apartment.