We met Antonio only briefly, but he told us everything we needed to know. Lavapies is an exciting but hectic barrio, yet this attic flat is amazingly quiet. It's in an old corrala that has retained its character - including not having an elevator! It is a simple place, as you'd expect for this price, but it's clean, and we slept well. A tip for other visitors from someone who's lived in Lavapies - most of the local food is pretty bad! Go up the hill to the Mercado Anton Martin, or beyond it to the Barrio de las Letras.