Al's place is near to a lot of restaurants and bars, but the street itself & apartment are quiet enough that I wasn't disturbed at all sleeping. Al was very responsive; when I asked questions I got an answer quickly. The place is clean, colorful and bright, the fridge was stocked with breakfast & snacks. Even better, Al had great tips for places to visit in Madrid, and took the time to draw them out on a map for me. I felt well taken care of.