Whether you are in Madrid for work or vacation consider the casita blanca and Tania as a host. You will stay in a real neighborhood and learn about the Spanish in a way you cannot in a hotel. Madrid is like NYC— a capital city very busy and It is good to have a local host. From Tania I learned the best ways of navigating the city for work and where to go for food and coffee. The location is close to two metro stops and the most beautiful parks that I have ever seen in a major city. The casita is small but has everything that you need to be comfortable. Tania and her husband are responsive and helpful and make you feel welcome and if you need help are available. I loved the bakery next store. The smell was heaven!