Alberto is a fantastic host! From when I first arrived and he helped talk down a cab driver trying to overcharge me for the ride from the airport, he made it clear that he was a host interested in taking an extra effort to ensure his guests enjoy the city.

That extra effort included a number of recommendations for local attractions, dishes and restaurants, and even an insistence on accompanying me to the phone store to get a SIM card for my phone in case the salesmen wouldn't have been able to understand me.

The room was comfortable, large (as advertised), and the internet was very good. The place has the feel of a hostel, so it's easy to meet new people. But, as there are only 3 or 4 rooms, I never had to worry about waiting for the bathroom or trying to squeeze into an overcrowded kitchen.

The location's also extremely convenient, but as with most big cities that means it's also pretty loud outside the window throughout the day.