We've been to Barcelona many times over the years but hadn't stayed in Gracia before. We would completely recommend the area which is a delight. The apartment is on a quiet street and at the top of the building so we weren't disturbed at all. The location is close to a number of Metro stops but also very much walkable into the centre via Passeig de Gracia which if you like shopping and/or architecture tremendous. The apartment itself is clean, the living space a good size, the bedrooms all spacious, and everything works, and the terraces and views of the Sagrada just fantastic. We would definitely use it again when we next go to Barca