My husband and I have stayed in Airbnbs from Palm Springs to Paris, and while I’m aware that it’s a business venture for most hosts, I like that it still feels like you’re staying in someone’s home. This one did not feel that way. It definitely felt like a rental, and one that was neglected . For example, there was a dishwasher, but no dishwasher detergent. The bathtub had a slow drain, so you were standing in ankle deep water by the time you were finished with your shower. There were no bathroom products in the shower, even though it was advertised as such. The shower curtain was rife with mildew. In fact, the whole bathroom was depressing; paint peeling from the walls and a layer of dust collecting in the fan made you want to leave as quickly as possible. The bedrooms were ok, and the decor throughout the flat was cute.
Having said that, what you do get with this apartment is a fantastic location. Malasaña is my favorite neighborhood in Madrid, and you are smack dab in the middle of it. It is easy to walk to bars, restaurants, and unique shops. It’s also accessible to other neighborhoods, which made meeting up with friends and family easy. There’s lots of little grocery shops too, and even though we like to cook, we weren’t keen on spending much time in the Airbnb.
So if you don’t plan on spending a lot of time at home, this place is great. If you’re expecting something a little cleaner and nicer, keep looking.