If you use air B’n’B and you love life then what better than to be centre stage.
And please know I only write honest reviews with no other agenda. I have travelled a lot with Air BnB so I am I am only ever fair in my reviews. But I had such a good stay I think it only right to share.
So firstly the host.
One of the nicest welcomes I have had, and the whole idea of this platform is that you might get that extra level of personality that you will not get in ‘sterile’ hotels.
This has certainly been the case in my experience and my stay has been amplified by meeting not only the host but also great interludes with a couple of the fellow guests, all of whom had rich and wonderful stories to swap.
For the apartment itself, it is very clean, well appointed and in an historic building. And my windows opened out straight onto Plaza Major. It is position ‘A’ and you get the immediate vibe and feel for Madrid. You really are right in the middle of everything.
So it is lively. Be prepared for that. In the day the place is buzzing and happy and full of life. Yet at night it is not noisy in the apartment. It kind of switches off here quite early. I slept really well both nights.
For transport and for attractions, everything is close. For me I travel mostly for art, and the passage of arts here is as good as anywhere. However for my personal recommendation the Mercado de San Miguel, perhaps two minutes walk away from the apartment is the most colourful and wonderful meeting place (maybe outside of Istanbul) that I know. It is splendid in its vibrancy and smell and flavours.
Go.
I tend stay in more off beat locations. Mostly. But have loved being here.
Thank you Raquel and good luck. Great place, great welcome and communication. And for the Spanish language tips.
Muy apreciado.
Rich