We had a fantastic stay at Pilar's. Russafa is a very lively and hip area of Valencia, offering a great contrast to the more touristy old town, but only a short walk away, so you can have the best of both worlds. Pilar was a wonderful host. On arrival, we were offered refreshments and then sat down and given a quick tour on a map of the city. Pilar's local knowledge really helped us get the authentic experience we were after. The apartment itself is gorgeous. Having our own bathroom was nice as we didn't feel we were imposing, not that we ever would, as Pilar always respected our privacy. It was really hot during our stay, so we had to sleep with the window open... this did mean it was quite noisy, particularly at the weekend, but this is a city and it's got to be expected... best thing to do is join the party!!! Highly recommend Pilar's place and would happily return.