We had a fantastic time at the apartment in Born - LOVED the terrace, and being surrounded by fantastic bars and restaurants. The apartment was clean, well furnished, and had the most fantastic terrace to sit and people watch and have some cava or vermouth (or both, why not?!). This is my 6th time in Barcelona, and my first time staying in Born, having discovered it a couple of trips ago. If you like shopping in independent stores, wandering through beautiful pedestrianised alleys, and stopping for cava, vermouth, cervezas every couple of hours, look no further. And if you like cocktails, Stereo 18 (Martine) and Dr Stravinsky (Alberto) were awesome bars and bartenders. Vinya de Senyor on Placa Santa Maria is always my go-to cava bar, and go make a wish at Bodega del Born. Born is only a 15 minute walk from Placa Catalunya where the very reliable airport bus will drop you off every 5 minutes, and also only a 15 minute walk to Arc de Triomf station where you can get a train to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, home of cava with lots of wonderful bodegas and tasting rooms. And of course a 15 minute walk from the beach. But you could spend a weekend in Born and never leave if you want to. The apartment is perfectly located - with that comes late night noise (until 5am) but earplugs worked well, and if you join in you won't notice!