Mireia and Ross were great hosts, meeting us at the apartment, showing us around and making recommendations, even drawing out metro and bus lines to the major places of interest. Across the street, the Clot metro station takes you almost anywhere you want to go in this compact city. The location can be a bit noisy, however, since Avinguda Meridiana is a busy street, but the quiet pedestrian blocks around more than make up for it with glorious shade, welcoming local shops, and vibrant tapas bars all along the way.
(One note: the apartment is up five flights of narrow stairs, so be prepared to hike up!)