Jose is one of the bests hosts I had in a Spanish speaking country (his decency and fairness shine best once you get to know him) and he does his best to accommodate you. However, and understandably, he is very strict about house rules so you better read them. No smoking or cooking. No washing machine either. Although he did me a kindness on that regard and included a couple of shirts on his load for the laundromat.
The location is in a neighborhood equivalent to the Bronx in New York City. It is a buzzing spot full of Latinos and Chinese nationals so it feels more like South America rather than Spain or Europe. So, if you are not seeking that type of experience and want a more quiet European place this is not for you. I wasn’t looking for it but happened to like it a lot. It grows on you. The food is cheap and tasty in this area.
As with everything in Madrid the place is fairly close to several metro and bus stations. The closest one is about 3 blocks away. So you won’t be waking a lot with your luggage🧳.
The place was a bit old for my taste and the living room was noticeably hotter than the weather outside, i didn’t see an AC available in the accommodations but Jose offered a fan for my room. The rooms are a bit cooler than the common areas. I stayed over the Spanish Spring.
The apartment is on the top floor so you have to go up the stairs or use a quirky and slow but functioning elevator.
Backpackers will love this place but I think people who are use to staying at 3 to 4 stars hotels or those who need to get work done will not. So keep that in mind. I also valued that there were no pets present because they leave hair on my clothes (even though I love them).
The bathroom is a bit old but works without much of a hassle. All in all Jose keeps the place decent and clean. Which is extremely important to me.
Also, stays are not usually long so that is something to keep in mind as well. There are 3 rooms, two for travelers and one for Jose.
He provides a fresh set of towels.