The location is amazing, a two minute walk from the metro but also really close to the Parc Ciutadella, the Gothic Quarter, the Cathedral, the Picasso Museum -- all within a few minutes' walk. There are also loads of restaurants, bars and a market nearby and it's a trendy area with locals as well as tourists. The only downside is that because of the buzzy location it is noisy at night and if you are a light sleeper you will struggle -- I got used to it after a few nights though and felt it was worth it. There's also a little balcony you can sit out on that overlooks the street.