The place is excellently located in the heart of Madrid, practically steps away from Plaza Lavapies and metro station, as well as bars, restaurants, and supermarkets. Lively and vibrant neighborhood to experience life as a local. Host was gracious and quick to answer any queries. Very basic and sparsely decorated apartment on a 3rd floor (european) with no lift, good cardio exercise hauling the luggage up there :). It is on the small side (photos on the listing are expertly taken as usual), which is not a bother as they usually are in these old cities, but the bathroom and shower space could have been designed a little bit better, my family and I were unable to wash our feet when showering unless we opened the door ;). It would have been nice to find some coffee pods for the coffee machine, as well as sugar and milk in the kitchen; but then again, these are just personal touches that in general the apartment lacked altogether. Good location, easy to reach host, small and uninspired apartment.