My husband and I stayed at Hotel Jardi when we visited Barcelona in 2000. It is in the Barri Gothic, and is very well located. Right on a pedestrian square so no traffic noise at all. I just read on the Fodor's website that they added double glass to the windows so you won't get as much street noise too. The rooms are pretty small and spartan, but we didn't spend much time in them. They were clean, and the people working there were very nice.

The location and cost (inexpensive) made it an excellent choice. We would stay there again.

Hope this helps! Natalie in Los Angeles