Me and two friends of mine had a really pleasant stay at Abel's apartment. Malasaña is definitely my favourite barrio in Madrid and despite the fact that it's lively and occationally pretty noisy there, the crib is peaceful and quiet thanks to it's location on a more residential street. When we arrived, we were greeted by Abel who provided us with a couple of beers and small snacks - a nice start to our holiday. Communication was easy and he appeares to be an experienced host. I'd recommend staying in this apartment if you want to enjoy barrio life while having a walking distance to most of the attractions of the city!