Al's place is in a beautiful old building but once you step inside it feels bright, modern and clean. The pictures don't do the space justice because it's quite remarkable. The open rafters and bright colors make it a place you want to spend time in. Al provided us with many amenities including snacks that were also unexpected. The bed is very comfortable and the TV has Netflix should you want to spend some time in one evening.
Perhaps the best part is the location in Malasana which is literally steps away from many places to shop, eat and drink. We ended up staying out late every night because there were so many fun things to do right outside our door.
We definitely recommend Al's place and will likely be back soon because there were still so many shops and bars we didn't get to try during our short stay.