Mathilde's place is located in a very genuine neighborhood called Lavapies. This is not really a tourist area which we loved because it was a breathe of fresh air to come to such a traditional neighborhood where seems that everybody knows each other and it's a much slower pace.
We arrived to Barajas airport and took the yellow bus to Atocha station. From there we just walked around 20 . to the apartment.
Our flight came early and Mathilde was very accommodating. She receive us and gave us the keys. The apartment is just as the pictures, cozy, super clean, very comfortable. The decorations makes it very welcoming it makes you feel like home.
Mathilde had left a bottle of wine with a welcome note, there were condiments, tea, coffee that we could use.
Everything is about 20 min walking distance, make time to wonder around Lavapies, sit at one of the bar of restaurants that Mathilde recommends and enjoy the local vibe, very different from the tourist vibe of La Latina or Centro. I highly recommend this apartment.