Ana was a wonderful host. She did all she could do to make our stay in Madrid a great experience for us. She had even reserved a table for us in a vegetarian restaurant since she knew that it was my birthday and that the whole family is vegetarian!

The apartment was perfectly prepared for guests. All was there that one might possibly need. Ana had thought of everything. Her apartment is part of a very beautiful historical building which is renovated with a lot of taste. The apartment is on the last floor where the noises of the street are barely hearable and where one can listen to the voices of the swallows flying around the roofs. It is a calm island in a sea of a very lively urban neighborhood. The apartment is small but big enough for three.

Ana's apartment is located in an extremely beautiful neighborhood with many interesting bars, restaurants and shops around, with very interesting and beautiful historical architecture; the streets are populated by local people of all kinds and ages. Just to sit in one of the bars around and to watch life is an unforgettable experience. There are other tourists around but they are not too many (contrary to other streets nearby as one approaches the Prado). Various famous museums are at a walking distance.

We had a great time and highly recommend Ana's place! If you hope to spend time in a part of the city where you can get an impression of urban life in Madrid, a feeling for the mentality of the locals, ......this is where you should go. And last but not least: Ana is a very kind and friendly person. It was almost like staying at the place of an old friend. Thank you so much Ana! I hope we will be able to come back at some point in the future.