Let me start by saying that we stayed in Joan's loft apartment at the end of our tour of Spain. Barcelona is a HUGE city.
For us, the location was perfect in that we wanted to be away from heavy hustle and bustle of which there is ALOT in Barcelona. This is the perfect spot if you want calm walks and local shops. the square is a fabulous spot to enjoy Barcelona life, kids, music and great spots for a meal, a beer, cava or Gin and Tonics! Easy walk to metro or bus stops to get you to the sights.
A heads up there are 7 narrow turning half flights of stairs. If you have giant luggage, a bit of a challenge. After long city walking it was always that last push to get to the top floor, but what a view! Over rooftops and the lit up tower glows in the night, visible right from the bed!
The front balcony allows observance of quiet street life. The apartment was totally silent at night and the bed comfortable. There is a handy washer/dryer in the unit.
There are no condiments in the place, so head to the close market early if you want to cook and the vendors will happily share parsley and other small amounts of fresh greens they have on hand.
The neighborhood is friendly and authentic. We enjoyed every moment