We stayed at Ana's place for almost a week. Our host has responded quickly to all our queries which was important because we needed someone to be at the apartment at our arrival but were unsure of the time due to a strike issue at the Madrid airport. Ana was there to welcome us and kept in touch throughout our stay to ensure that we were well. The flat is within walking distance to all the historic places such as Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace . It was not necessary for us to take the metro . To reach the Atocha train station, it took about 30 mins of a downhill walk and cost Euro 8 by taxi back to the apartment. Most of our groceries were bought at Dia supermarket which is along the way to Plaza Mayor. One thing that we appreciated at Ana's place was the quietness . We hardly heard any noise and slept like logs. It also felt very safe secure .