We stayed at Balta's for three nights . His apartment is very comfortable, spacious and clean . A really lovely place to stay. We particularly enjoyed sitting on the small balcony catching the sun before we went out for the evening . It is perfectly situated for a city break in Madrid . It is very close to the Metro, just a short journey into the city centre , although it is possible to walk in . There are also very good local shops and restaurants . Balta left lots of useful information and he was very communicative and helpful .