Ulisses and Susana are remarkable hosts with a clean, comfortable, well-equipped home that is really close to the heart of Madrid. I was surprised at how quickly I could get to things on foot. I also appreciated access to the kitchen and use of the washer (the latter is reasonably priced). Note for the tall: the bottom bunk in this room is pretty short (maybe 5’6” or 1.7m) so you may want to try the top instead (looked bigger but I didn’t test it out).
I enjoyed how friendly they were. I only met Ulisses briefly but he was very kind. Susana was the perfect hostess. She patiently explained how stuff in her house worked (sometimes more than once when I asked), and also gave a rundown on top destinations (also providing a map so I didn’t need to visit the tourist center). She always made me feel at home (the ‘Welcome, Adam!’ sign made me smile every time I looked at it), and we had numerous, fun conversations.
Travel is as much about your short -term home as it is about your activities. Ulisses and Susana ensure that the home part is well taken-care of.