Very nice area of the city with excellent restaurants and bars. Only 4-6 subway stops to the main downtown. Easy to access by car to Javier's with street parking or secured lots near by. We stayed in an exterior room with a little balcony overlooking a lovely little Ramblas. It was a bit noisy on the weekend which is to be expected in a lively city like Barcelona but it is quiet on weekdays. The room is sparkling clean and there are three showers and two bathrooms shared with two other rooms. There is a private entrance, eating area with fridge (drinks and breakfast pastries included) and Javier opens his home to his guests so that they can enjoy his beautiful patio in the mornings. Javier was a wonderful host. He provided some excellent recommendations, helped us find parking and assisted us with our luggage. We had a wonderful stay at his home.