We enjoyed our stay in Fabiana’s apartment very much. The location is absolutely top, overlooking the street market El Rastro, which brings a fantastic vibe to the neighborhood on Sundays and public holidays. It’s definitely one of the most exciting neighborhoods in Madrid.
The apartment is large for an apartment in the heart of Madrid Centro, with 3 large windows with balconies facing the street towards the market and 2 windows towards the street behind the market. That is something quite special, because apartments in Spain usually face an interior courtyard on one side, not the street.
The apartment is spacious and really perfect for families with kids - not too much furniture, just the essentials needed, so kids don’t hurt themselves and don’t break anything. There are plenty of toys and books for children available and even a large travel crib and a high chair. That definitely makes it comfortable and easy to just spend a few nights - no need to bring much stuff!
There is a Bluetooth speaker in the livingroom which we enjoyed a lot. Seems like a small detail, but being able to listen to your own music throughout the apartment is great.
The kitchen is well-equipped and allows to eat in. We even had friends over for dinner, because the dining table is large enough.
The kitchen has been renovated quite recently and is very nice and comfortable. There is a Nespresso coffe maker available.
Only one recommendation: if you arrive at a time when the temperatures are not high enough to heat up the apartment, make sure to ask the host at arrival how to turn the heaters on. They are old and their functioning is not obvious at all. Once they are on, they work great though!