Location is perfect whether you decide to stay in Madrid or plan day trips using regional buses. A large garden/park is 5 minutes away; the metro is also 5 minutes away and provides easy access to/from the airport. Elena's flat has a lovely patio where you can take your meals and observe the activities in the vibrant neighborhood. Room is spacious and quiet and there are back issues of GEO magazine which are a pleasure to great and practice reading Spanish.