This apartment is a great spot for exploring Madrid. Lavapies is away from the main tourist areas which is great if you want to experience how regular people live in Madrid. Just a few metres away, there are lots of small grocery shops, cafes, etc run by people from all over the world. The bars and restaurants in the area are excellent and Yaiza left some great tips for us in the apartment. The main tourist attractions are still very close and walking is easily the best way to get around (15 mins to Plaza Mayor). The apartment is on the second floor with windows in the living room and one bedroom facing the street. The security shutters and double-glazing were amazing as we did not hear a thing and the rooms were almost pitch black at night. The bathroom is very large and the kitchen is a good size. One thing to be aware of is there is a frosted glass door between the two bedrooms to let some light into the second bedroom. There are heaters in every room except the second bedroom but this was not a problem as the whole apartment can easily be heated using one heater. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in Madrid but also wanting to avoid the tourist spots.