This was the perfect little base for exploring Barcelona with my friends. Check-in was very smooth, we were given tips about amenities in the local area and were provided with coffee/cakes/milk and water which was a lovely touch. The area itself is very close to Sagrada and has some lovely restaurants (Don Angelo and Anauco just round the corner!). It's about a 30 minute walk to the area around Plaça de Catalunya which has plenty of shops and restaurants. Probably around a 50 minute walk to the beach and Port Vell area, although you can easily get public transport. It is on a busy road so if you're easily disturbed by the sound of traffic, probably not the choice for you. It didn't bother me at all. Also there is no AC but each room had a fan and the apartment was cool enough for our stay.