The place is in a great part of town and the neighborhood is delightful because it was actually a local neighborhood, not full of tourists. I loved the area and the nearby beach is much nicer than Barcelonetta's, especially for families. However, if you are looking to just hit the major tourist sites, the location isn't the best. If you want to get a sense of what Barcelona is really like minus the tourist shops, you'll enjoy this place. We found that the nearby museums of design and natural science were cheap and empty. They were amazing.