I had the best time staying at Ally's place! Ally and her roommate Squat were so welcoming and sweet, they immediately made me feel right at home. They gave me some great recommendations for stuff to do in the neighborhood and for general sightseeing in London, and even invited me to join them and their friends for drinks and dinner one afternoon. The neighborhood is great, there's lots to do in Hackney and Dalston, but it's also very close to two different overground stations and several bus stops so it was easy to get everywhere. The flat itself is incredibly charming with great art and decor. It's not the sterile, minimalist aesthetic that many airbnbs have, it really feels lived-in in the best way possible. I'd highly recommend this place for solo travelers and for people who have an appreciation for art and design.