I had a wonderful stay at Gaby's apartment for my first adventure in Madrid. La Malasaña is absolutely the most amazing neighbourhood to stay in if you want to experience Madrid like a local, not a tourist. Very hip and trendy area but also very safe to roam the streets exploring and easy to get around. The apartment itself is in a prime location, right in the heart of everything, only a few steps from the Plaza and is very comfortable and spacious. The room is quite large by European standards with lots of natural light - it is also very quiet even though in a busy area. Gaby was a fantastic host, providing me with lots and lots of recommendations for places to see and cool spots to eat and drink. On my first day Gaby took me to a bar to meet some of her friends which was very kind and a nice introduction to the people of the city. All in all, you will have a great time with Gaby as your host in La Malasaña!