First off, this flat’s location is unbeatable, particularly if you’re an art lover: the Reina Sofia is less than two blocks away, and the Prado a ten-minute walk at most, not to mention several contemporary galleries literally next door. Plenty of good bars and restaurants are within a block or two, and there are two supermarkets nearby I did a lot of my own cooking). The flat is clean and bright, and my bedroom (one of three) had its own bath. A special convenience is a clothes washing machine right in the kitchen, and a drying rack in a common sun-drenched room. There is a lift, as it’s a 4th floor apartment. Boba, an attentive fellow, manages the place, and when there was a leak in the shower, he got it taken care of quickly. My flatmates were from Mexico and Berlin, all friendly and considerate, and I ended up hanging out with all of them. The only downside is that the neighbors facing the courtyard talked really loud until around 1 am most nights, with their windows wide open, so if you’re a light sleeper you might consider a quieter place.