The apartment is very centrally and conveniently located and offers a "classic" Barcelona experience. All sights in the old town are within easy walking distance. Uncrowded bars and restaurants are close by one direction and crowded touristy ones in the other, depending on what a person likes. We enjoyed living so centrally. While the street outside the apartment does not have much regular car traffic, the noise from delivery trucks, mopeds and dogs barking is quite loud, especially when the balcony doors are open.