Ulises' bright welcoming smile met me in Plaza de Coscorro and he carried my too heavy case up the 88 steps - 4 flights - ti his apartment. I was late as the train from Bilbao via Palenca was late, but still there was that smile. His apartment is lovely for one or two people, he had breakfast things organised for me and the place was very clean. The same smile was there to farewell me on my leaving. He supplied information in the form of maps and brochures. I can highly recommend his place for a happy stay in Madrid. A Metro station is nearby for handy movement about the city.