We received some really useful information from Anouk in the run-up to our journey, which helped on our first visit to Madrid.
We took Anouk's advice to book a shuttle car from the airport with Aero Transfers - definitely a stress-free way to arrive at such a central location.
The climb up the stairs is not an easy one, but the view at the top over Plaza Mayor and the city made it worthwhile.
We were given a friendly welcome by Alvaro, who showed us around, made sure we had everything we needed, and demonstrated how all the lights worked. The apartment's quirky design was a definite plus point.
Madrid was boiling during our stay, so the apartment's air conditioning was vital.
You couldn't be any more central than this, and it was great to watch the hustle and bustle of Plaza Mayor from the roof terrace. However, everything packed up by 1am, so it wasn't noisy at night.
Madrid is definitely a city we will return to - four days were not enough.