Its a no brainer, cool appartment, awesome neighbourhood, and even nicer people. The neighbourhood is full of awesome restaurants and feels like a real city since the tourist hordes are in the other areas of the city. Reminded me alot of the mile end in Montreal (my home town). The only difficulty was climbing the stairs to the appartment, but the exercise was welcome after eating so well - and the gentleman who assisted us with checkin even carried our heaviest bags for us. Parking in Barcelona is costly, but having an indoor parking garage just around the corner made it very convenient.