Really tastefully decorated apartment in Lavapies, which is very close to the centre of Madrid and one of the most interesting barrios in the city. Full of places to eat and drink, very lively, but the apartment itself is really quiet. This is the area where the great writer Arturo Barea lived as boy, there is a plaza named after him. Read his work and retrace some of his steps to get a historical sense of the place. The Tabacalera, an old tobacco factory, now a remarkable arts space, is on the next street. Basing yourself in Gustavo's wonderful apartment is a terrific way to experience on of the world's great cities.