we loved this place. it turned out that our favorite thing about Barcelona was right outside our window. the square is an amazing place, full of music, children, lively conversation. Restaurants everywhere, a fabulous gelato store at the end of the block, pastry shops, a stationary store that sells some basic art supplies. Some people may not like the noise, but the bedroom is in the back and except one hour of some tiresome drumming, we loved it. The stairs are another issue, but the place was worth the hike. (61 stairs up so if you have knee issues, probably not the place for you.) And the whole area of Gracia is delightful. A+