The studio is a good size for a couple and felt very secure and safe. It is at the back of the apartment block so there is no noise from the street. Only downside is there is a lack of airflow in the apartment but there is a fan which helps. The apartment is located on a town square which is a lively and fun place - every night the square would be filled with locals having a drink at the cafes/bars surrounding the square. Some of these cafes/bars also serve tapas. The closest metro station (tribunal) is only a couple of minutes walk away and we caught the metro all around the city, which was simple and cheap. We felt like we were in a true Madrid neighbourhood rather than a tourist area. A great location in a fun neighbourhood with easy access to all the sites of Madrid via metro! Recommend for a first time trip to Madrid.