I came to Barcelona for several days to have fun walking, hiking and chilling out, so I mainly wanted a room to sleep. I chose the nice area of Les Corts, which is calm and easy, with few tourists shopping around, but well connected to the center as well as to the railway. This area can be a good choice for people looking for rest among locals and within very decent neighbourhood.
Maria was a very nice host, she respected my privacy and I really felt like home.