Gorete’s home is so lovely and more than what I expected! It is such a warm and inviting place in a lively neighborhood full of restaurants and a beautiful plaza to enjoy coffee or tapas and sangria at night. Depsite all the foot traffic, it was very quiet once inside the apartment. It is centrally located and within minutes of walking distance from Plaza Mayor, the Gran Via shopping area, museums such as the Prado and even the Palacio Royal de Madrid (if you like to walk and take in the scenery. Otherwise, there are plenty of cabs waiting right around the corner). I loved the family friendly Italian restaurant a few doors down which stays open until 2:30am and, all
of their food was delicious! Gorete is a wonderful host—she responds right away to any questions you might have and was so thoughtful to leave a welcome gift of bottled water and snacks (much appreciated after a long flight!). The kitchen was stocked with everything you need to cook and serve meals and the entire apartment was beautifully decorated and very clean. Although she was not able to meet us at check-in, Alicia was there to let us in and explained how everything in the apartment worked. I would definitely stay here again!