I spent 4 nights at Mariola’s place whilst on a work trip and it was a perfect place to be able to relax at the end of the day, and also get on with work in the living room space. The apartment was pristine when I arrived and Mariola kindly let me drop my bags off earlier than check in. for a small (but perfectly formed!) kitchen, I was delighted that there was a dishwasher and a washing machine meaning I could go home with clean laundry - total winner! There’s also Netflix on the TV which was great for me once I’d finished work. The area is so close to Bilbao metro stop and the street is lined with bars and restaurants - it’s a great area and as a solo female traveller, I felt very safe. The walls between the apartments (there are three in this block) are quite thin but I found that once I’d close the doors to the bedroom, it blocked it out quite well. Also, if you’re a light sleeper, perhaps bring earplugs as the bins get collected around 1230-0100am every day. I actually love the sound of the busy street so didn’t mind it at all and probably only noticed as I was still up at this time. But overall, a great stay!