Igua has been a wonderful host! I stayed at her place when I arrived to Madrid for my new job and in this time I was searching for a flat. She was very helpful and recommended different areas of the city. It was nice to have sb after work and in the morning to chat with and she was very interested and caring about my start in this wonderful new city. Because I didn't know anybody in Madrid this was the best option I could have chosen to stay with sb in the first time. I used her kitchen like it was mine own and she was very easy going and relaxed in everything that was related with staying at her flat.
The flat is really spacious and light and has some really nice decoration. The room is also very light and has a private bathroom which is really convenient. It almost felt like in a hotel. There is enough space for clothes and personal stuff. The room is to the patio so it is very quiet in the night.
The area of the flat is the best! On the corner is a nice place to drink a coffee or a beer and you can chill in the sun. There are supermarkets on every corner, restaurants and bars and basically everything you need just 5 minutes away.
The area is lively but still relaxed. In 5 minutes you are in a little shopping area with stores like Zara etc. In the other direction in 10 minutes walking distance you find yourself surrounded by bars etc. For me the area Chamberi is a very lovely area and a perfect combination of all you can wish for staying in Madrid!