Carmelo was an extremely friendly and welcoming host! On arrival he gave us some useful tips on the city and set us up with wifi codes then left us to get settled in. The apartment is amazing, beautifully furnished and decorated, with everything you might need, from a wide selection of hot drinks & snacks, to city guidebooks and clothes storage space.

Perfect location too - just north of Gran Via and close to busy shopping streets and tourist spots, but actually on a much less noisy street in the heart of Malasana, a lived-in neighborhood full of great bars, cafes, bookshops and alternative stores. Big fresh food market just up the road if you want to cook at the apartment, as well as local supermarkets very close. Also well-connected to get further afield with a couple of Metro lines within 5 or 6 minute's walk.

We had a great time in Madrid over New Year and would recommend Carmelo's as the perfect place to stay!