Alvaro has a really comfortable, stylish place in the La Latina neighbour hood, with a great view overlooking the square (he should add of photo of it in his listing) It's a very authentic neighbour hood with lots of restaurants, bars, etc. and a real bonus, if you intend on doing any cooking, a huge market a couple of minutes away. Yet it's just a 15 minute or so walk to Plaza Mayor. A perfect place from which to explore Madrid.