The best host ever! Raúl is a very genuine and helpful guy who has a great, tastefully decorated apartment. I think that this was the best area to stay also since it does not have the noise and 'touristiness' of Sol yet the apartment is bang-smack in the middle of the lively and chic Malasaña neighborhood.

We're definitely coming back to stay at Raúl's apartment and would highly recommend it.