I had a great stay at Ulises' apartment. I was greeted by his mother, and the check in process was smooth and easy.

This apartment is all about the location. You are just steps away from the La Latina metro stop and directly across the street from the Mercado de la Cebada. Just around the corner you have Calle Cava Baja, which appears to be tapas restaurant central. You could eat here for days. Plaza Mayor and Mercado San Miguel are also just a very short walk away.

The apartment itself is quite basic, but it's clean and has everything you need. Don't be expecting anything modern. Also be aware that there's no air conditioner (but there is a fan) for those of you that might be finicky about the summer heat in Madrid. This was not an issue for me. It is also not the quietest neighborhood, but that's the tradeoff for being in one of the best locations of the city.

Overall, the hosts were very friendly, and I would recommend a stay here