I had such a nice time staying with Soraya and Puchi, who are organized and practiced at hosting and who told me, “this is your home” and clearly meant it. My Spanish is terrible, and they were so accommodating and kind, allowing me to communicate in a mess of English and French and occasional Italian. I enjoyed connecting with them around water conservation.
The neighborhood is great — hip with access to all the practical amenities and an easy no-transfer metro ride straight from the airport.
I was not prepared for the chill of January in Valencia, and they provided a space heater (as well as super-cosy bedding).
The room is great for a solo traveler who likes to stay organized — plenty of unpacking and storage space. The window overlooks the courtyard and there is some neighborly noise at times during the day, but there are building rules about quiet at night that are observed very well.