The location was great and in a central area that was easy to get everywhere throughout the city. Walking distance to all popular neighborhoods, but also so close to the metro, and bus for really easy access to/from the airport. Barcelona is a busy and populated city so you could hear some of the cars in the morning from one of the bedrooms ... but that is city-living for ya! However, it was really nice to have a motorized room darkening shade which really comes in handy, especially if you're trying to take a siesta too!