Barcelona Lodging

In principle it should be quiet and not loud -although in Barcelona that depends on the street you're apt is located rather than on the area. What's the exact address anyway?... depending how "east" it might be not so convenient to move to/from the other parts of the city, especially the Barri Gòtic, which you're bound to spend lots of time in.

Don't have exact address, but have Carrer de la Marina, and "next to" Academy of Music. Here is the listing. Looks a bit east. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3496888 . The other posts on this forum mention being closer to Passeig de Gràcia. I thought I read it is hard to walk the entire city though (especially w/ young children), so wouldn't one use a lot of public transit regardless?

I guess what area is the flat in, for what you mention is got to be around http://bit.ly/1GIGlbz... It's not badly located, but it gets a bit deserted past 8ish, not a lot going on nor many people walking by. It's a perfectly safe area, but can be a bit intimidating not having many people walking by. Btw, the "Academy of music" is likely to refer to the Auditorium, a building next to the National Theatre of Catalonia.

But, if you have the chance, I'd check instead the area near Rambla de Catalunya or Passeig de Gràcia, it's a more lively: http://bit.ly/1GIHosd or even in the Enric Granados street, two blocks to its left, which is mostly a pedestrianized street, great both for walking with kids and for assuring quiet nights :)

And yes of course, you can't possibly "walk" the city (http://bit.ly/BCNhoods), much less with three kids, but there's a great public network of buses and metro. However, in order to avoid having to be taking the metro/bus too often, that's why I would recommend the area I mentioned earlier as it's far better to walk to most attractions, better communicated (bus lines/metro) and, most importantly, it doesn't get deserted.

I always think Eixample 'right' is preferable - somewhere close to Girona & Tetuan metro stops.
Sagrada Familia to the north / Passeig de Gracia (Casa Batllo & Casa Mila) to the west / Barri Gotico ( Ramblas & Palau de la Musica) to the south

Just to piggyback....i have rented an apartment in the Bari Gotic section of the city for 10 days in July. The address is 27 Carrer de Ripoll. Is that a safe place to stay? Quiet at night or noisy? Appreciate any advice.

Hi Steve ;)
Yes it's perfectly safe (noting you're in a city anyway so be street-wise!), and should be not noisy albeit all those small streets and alleys in the Old City are really very compact so someone nearby whispering at wee hours can be heard -if your window's open that is.

Awesome, thanks Enric!

You are not far from my favourite patisserie in Barcelona - "La Colmena" by Jaume I metro stop.

looking at their site. my mouth is watering. i will definately be stopping there.

and not too far either from my preferred spot for a romantic mid-afternoon tea: Caelum http://bakingbites.com/2011/11/caelum-barcelona-spain/ .... 'nuff said, you gotta see it for yourself :)

i am writing these down!!!!! They look great :)

Any of these addresses ok, or better than the other? Thx...
Carrer de València, 549
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 691

Well, both are in traffic-busy (=noisy) streets, but gram for gram I'd prefer Carrer València as G.V.C.C. has in all 8 lanes!