Apartment very well situated, a lot of shops, coffee bars and even fast food stores. We were walking most of the time, to the closest beach around 30 minutes by foot. A bit noisy at night, but no surprise when it is 100 meters from main street La Rambla. Suitable for couples and groups of friends, definitely not suitable for families with small kids or older adults. Way too many stairs :) In general I would recommend apartments and host. Quick and efficient answers, no problem at all to find apartments. You will definitely enjoy your stay in heart of Barcelona!