You can't beat this place for price and location, and Silvia is a great host. The apartment was sparkling clean and well-equipped, the AC was a blessing in the stifling heat of Barcelona, and the elevator in the building really made a difference when coming home with full bags. Literally around the corner there's an amazing wine store, an old-school bakery, vegan ice-cream, a fantastic coffee shop and roastery, two ATMs, and a host of excellent restaurants and bars. El Born is a genuinely cool neighborhood, despite the masses of tourists. Bring your earplugs if you're staying here during the summer, though, as it gets really loud on most nights!