Loved this place! Looked just like the pictures, and the neighborhood had a nice local community feel. Very close to Sagrada Familia, although I wouldn't say it's super close to the other main areas like El Born, Gothic Quarter, etc. Those are definitely walkable (approx. 30 mins) but you just may not feel like walking back after a long day of exploring. We took the metro a lot during our trip and it worked out great. Would stay here again, definitely recommend!