This was a perfect location for us. Outside the tourist zone but within a 15-20 minute walk of the beach and great restaurants in the El Poblenou. (el 58 was a great recommendation by Francesc. We went twice.) There are exceptional breakfast/lunch/coffee places within a 5-minute walk. The metro is close by.
The apartment was a perfect 4-day first stop on a two week vacation. Lovely, great light, washer and dryer worked perfectly, as did everything else. Franscec met us and gave us a good grounding on the apartment and the area. You won't go wrong staying here.
During the day, we were surrounded by locals on their way to work and university. Easy to get to the sites, 25 minute walk to Sagrada, and a tour line stops not far away. 5 Stars!