Alfalma is a historic quaint neighborhood but not much to do. There are many tourists during the day and very quiet at night as locals still live in this area. The apartment looks just like photos, very clean and charming, good lighting in the living room.
We did not have hot water for 2 of the 4 days we stayed. We were warned at check in that it can be finicky but contact the host if we have problems. The first day it was late so we did not contact, the following day we contacted and were told there was nothing that could be done. That's understandable but for the cost per night in a city (not in the middle of no where) hot water should not be this temperamental.
The street which we stayed had a lot of older residents who kept a watchful eye. You must be very quiet which was not a problem for us. We were told multiple times by the person who greeted us to not have any parties. The walls are very thin and the floors are very creeky. We could hear everything including the neighbor's phone ring.
Things to note:
The apartment is up 3 flights of narrow stairs.
You must take out your trash after 7pm.
Ubers & Taxis are not allowed to drive up to the apartment so you will have to walk a few blocks to get picked up or dropped off.
The neighborhood is very hilly, you will do a lot of walking.