Based around an open living area, Peaks & Valleys is well proportioned and generally a sociable space. It’s not in pristine condition, as evidenced by the marks on the walls, but that’s an aesthetic consideration, and doesn’t make the home any less comfortable. The metro station in Lavapiés is close to the flat, and while the square outside is a little rough around the edges, there are several lively bars and restaurants. Home truths: *Two people can sleep on a sofa bed in the living room *While as many as eight people can stay here, they'd be sharing two bathrooms *There's no lift in the building so you have to take the stairs to the third floor *We came across several scuff marks on the walls were luggage had bumped into them *The square below is busy and you can expect some noise most of the time