Marine’s place was stylish, inviting, clean and comfortable. Though the neighborhood looks sketchy, it really isn’t. We felt safe walking to the metro and the renfe. The only thing we didn’t like was the poop left on the sidewalks from people’s dogs. Other than that the neighborhood was fine.
As for Marine’s place, it was literally 5 steps after you go into the main gate. She provided toiletries, detergent, towels, and coffee pods for the coffee machine. The beds were comfortable! We all slept well and we all loved her place.
If you’re foreign to España and you choose Marine’s place, the best way to get to the city is taking the Metro (underground subway). Get the T-10 card and it allows for multiple people traveling together 10 rides on the subway. Take the metro that’s going towards “Moncloa” and get off of “Sol” and it leaves you right in the middle of Puerta Del Sol and from there you walk just a tiny bit to Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace and many many more places. It’s only a 20 minute subway ride and way cheaper and quicker then the bus and definitely cheaper then grabbing a taxi.