Manel's place is great. On a quiet street in Eixample one block from the metro. Straight shot to La Sagrada Familia and one transfer to Placa Catalunya, La Rambla and Barrio Gotica.
Manel's has a friend greet us to show us the place and she gave us maps and directions to everything.
There is a nice place just across the street for coffee and croissants in the morning. We really enjoyed our stay.