Unbeatable location just off the Placa Catalunya. Coffee shops (Starbucks, McCafé), several great bakeries and a 24/7 supermarket right across the street, many restaurants nearby. Excellent connection to public transport too (like bus V17 to get to Port Vell/Aquarium or metro stop Urquiaona), but you will walk to most places as its so central. Great foorplan, the common space, the living room connects a double room, and another double room with a single room, so for us, grandpa, parents and one kid it was perfect. Small elevator but its usual in older blocks, however modern and nicely furnished apartment with plenty of plates and cutlery. We did not cook but could have as pots were available. Dishwasher and washing machine is a bonus. Comfy beds and large walk in showers, enough space in garderobe to store clothes. Metro passes under the block and then the building vibrates a bit that can be bothersome if you are sensitive to these kind of noises, it was not a deal for us. Would recommend to families with children or 2 couples who wants to stay in the middle of the happening but still in a peaceful building.