Even though this is a "shared" space, it really feels almost entirely private, it's much more like having an entire place to yourself. The bedroom/bathroom area is perfectly comfortable and sufficient, and the living area is very spacious, including a wonderful balcony! Everything you need to feel at home is available to you, including a full washer and full dryer. There was some occasional noise from the shared kitchen, but it was not bothersome at all. While it is a very lively area even late into the night, the windows do an excellent job of blocking out almost all noise. If you're a very very light sleeper, you might notice some noise late into the night, but I'm a pretty light sleeper myself and it was never a problem. Maria was a very welcoming and helpful host, she even made special accommodations to let us keep our bags there after our check-out since we had another engagement later that day! The location is also truly excellent, right in the middle of the wonderful El Born neighborhood, lots of shops, restaurants, and sights within walking distance, and just a fun neighborhood to stay in. Don't have any reservations about booking here at all!