I spent almost nine months in Madrid, and I have to say Irene’s Airbnb room was the best choice for me. I have been in the city for work, and I had a very tight schedule.
- Irene’s house is very central, and this was very important to me. It is close to both metro stations Príncipe de Vergara and Goya on Line 2: you can be in less than 15 minutes in the very center of the city (Sol). I had to commute to work everyday (I worked near Ciudad Lineal) and it took me no more than 35 minutes overall. Living so close to the center, I also had the opportunity to enjoy a drink with a friend even after a working day. Furthermore, it is quite close to the Airport; I had two big suitcases with me, but Irene’s house is literally at a 5 minutes distance from both Príncipe de Vergara and Goya metro stations.
- The neighborhood is very quiet and safe, considering it is in the very center of the city. I came back home often late in the night and never had any problem.
- All around Goya, at walking distance, you can find several different supermarkets (not only small discounts, but big ones as well) and a lot of different nice shops, bars, and restaurants. Goya and Salamanca are indeed wonderful areas where to spend nice evenings.
- Irene’s place is small, but it was never a problem to me, considering that I spent most of the time outside. The Airbnb room is very spacious. I have to say I was a bit worried about the futon-like bed (I never slept on one before), but it is indeed very comfortable.
- As other reviews state, the house has no air conditioning in the summer, and there is no need for one. The house is a basement and is warm in the winter and cool in the summer. I spent the 2018 summer heatwave in Madrid, and I never had a sleepless night because of the heat. As a person who suffers with artificial air conditioning, I really appreciated this aspect of Irene’s house.
- Irene is a wonderful host. She really helped me during my stay in Madrid, and gave me precious advices on where to go/eat, etc.. She provided new bedsheets and towels regularly every two weeks, and regularly cleaned the house.
If you are planning to stay in Madrid (either for a short or long stay), I totally recommend Irene’s Airbnb!
Muchas gracias de todo Irene, y hasta pronto!