The location is as described - not in the main tourist area, but within walking distance. There are also buses nearby that can get you where you want to go, not just to the main tourist area but to places like the City of Arts and Sciences and the Palau de la Musica. A couple of the routes don't show up on the formal bus map. The transit stop to get to the beach is nearby. The neighborhood is easy to use - close to a supermarket, greengrocers, bakeries, a tobacconist (for bus tickets), and places to eat. It felt safe at night. In short, I thought the location was a plus. The apartment was comfortable, clean, and I thought the lighting in the apt. was particularly good.