Sam and Vanessa were very nice and welcoming, the room was ok
Pros:
-Great central location, close to subway, close to train station
- reasonable (10-20 min) walking distance to almost all the main attractions in Madrid.
-Samuel and Vanessa are quick ro respond, are very nice and accommodating, give you room if you would like, are comfortable
- they are nice and you can use the kitchen and fridge if needed
- the wifi is great
- there is a cute balcony that has a door to keep out noise and light
- there is a fan in the room and a/c just outside the room
- it's an ok neighborhood. Not unsafe, FYI, Lavapies is the "ethnic" neighborhood in Spain.
Cons/ things to know
- room does not have a lock on door
- the towel they gave me was kind of old and smelled a bit
- It's on the 2nd floor of a walkup
- there is smoking in the house
- as this is a shared space and a small European apartment, keep in mind they do actually live there, so you might see each other a lot and you do have to share a bathroom.
Overall, this was a good stay that is extremely convenient and affordable as a solo traveler/ for a student. The hosts are extremely nice, but I do want to be honest for future guests