If you're looking for an excellent location and authentic charm this apartment is ideal. Within the block are many cafes (Cugat was a favorite for coffee or drink after a day of exploring), the Mercat de la Concepcio and beautiful Basilica de la Concepcion with it's lovely gardens. We could walk to many places within 10 - 15 minutes: Sagrada Familia, Passieg de Gracia, Arc de Triumph, and in 20 minutes you could reach El Born, Gothic and Las Ramblas (which was much too touristy). The highlight of the apartment itself were the three balconies - amazing for relaxing with coffee or wine. The large wooden shutters, large windows and authentic tile floors added to the charm. Negatives (for some): the neighborhood noise (it's a city!) and if you're looking for updated bathrooms and modern finishes you'll not find them here. Communication with the host was perfect.