this location is great for someone who wants to experience the local food/bar scene in Barcelon. the street where the hotel is located is filled with good places to drink or eat, very lively nightlife. it's only about a 15 minute taxi ride (8 to 17 euro) to the beachfront. I felt very safe in this area, would be great for a solo traveler. I had some issues during checkin (my fault) but Araceli was quick to respond and meet me with 5 minutes of me writing.