Lavapies is a multicultural neighborhood, full of life and interesting people, shops and restaurants. You’ll always feel safe, even in the night. The only “side effect” appears in the weekend where the “streets life” could affect your sleep if you’re not a nightlife lover. But nothing to worry about it, the flat is really nice, well furnished and in a strategic point in Madrid center: almost everything is at a walking distance. We spent 5 days here and absolutely reccomend it, even for families with kids as we are