I wanted to know the west side of Madrid and I was pleasantly surprised with the barrio Retiro. It is well connected by buses and subway. It is an easy walk to Parque del Retiro. The apartment in clean and comfortable. There is better water pressure than in other parts of Madrid. Loved the heated pool! There is a Mercadona a short walk away and I stocked up the space Leire gave me in the fridge. Quiet place at night.