Mercedes was very helpful with some recommendations and a copy of a map, as we had just landed in Barcelona! She also put out a lovely spread for breakfast and an evening treat, which was great as we were taking an early train out after our one-night stay. The location is very central--it was easy to reach from the airport and it was a great jumping off point for seeing some of the city. The room was a little chilly in the winter and Mercedes was available to give us another blanket. There was a bit of noise from people coming home to the hostel that is one or two floors below, so earplugs would be good! Is is also a quite a few floors of steps, so not a good fit for those carrying a lot of luggage.