My trip to Spain was my first experience with Airbnb so I want to make sure I write a review that lets future renters know the good, the bad and the ugly.
Ugly: 3rd floor and no elevator; tough to carry luggage up and down. Also, the apartment is on a pedestrian street so the taxi will drop you off and you have to walk with your luggage at least a block to get to the apartment. Same when you leave to the airport.
Bad: You are in the heart of tourism in Madrid. When you walk out the door, it is a little overwhelming to see so many people all at once. Picture Times Square. Due to its popularity, you will also see the most number of homeless people and beggars in this area.
Good: The apartment is AWESOME! Much larger than a hotel room. You have 2 bedrooms with 2 great bathrooms plus living room and kitchen area. A family of 4 fits comfortably...felt like home. It is centrally located to the major tourist attractions so you can walk everywhere in minutes. It was my favorite apartment out of the 4 that I rented in my trip to Spain. What you see in the pictures is what you get (even better). That was not always the case for us on this trip. I would definitely recommend to anyone.