Gilian's place is positively perfect. He's thought of everything ladies, no need to pack your hairdryer or curling iron, he has that. There's also an iron and board to press your clothes after the journey. His kitchen has everything you need to make your own food after gathering supplies at the wonderful markets just around the corner. I am pretty fussy when it comes to beds and i was pleasantly surprised to have slept SO comfortably! - I found the house to be private and quiet. Once inside, you wouldn't have a clue you're smack in the middle of a crazy busy city! - His place is near everything. We took the metro wherever we wanted from the station down the street and were able to find two reasonably priced garages to park our rental car, when we weren't using it for excursions, just one and two blocks over. I cannot praise this place or this host enough. (We were three in our traveling party and were very comfortable).