We (2 American medical students, one of whom speaks decent Spanish) had a lovely time staying here. The apartment is very centrally located, and Maria, who has been hosting students and travelers for about 10 years is full of great advice over the coffee she made us in the am. One of the highlights was the hole in the wall type eatery 2 doors down from the apartment building, which featured some of the best food we have had on this trip! It is easy to pick up stuff when it opens for lunch and then continue touring. Maria really does give you the keys, and encourages you to live like you are staying with a friend (or at our age a friend of your mothers, she joked). Thanks for a great place to stay!