This apartment is great and in a central location. The apartment is large and located a short walk from the Gran Via. It is about 5-10 to Puerta Del Sol and 10-15 to Plaza Mayor. Other tourists places are close and walkable too. Calle Del Barco is sprinkled with cool restaurants and bars. Living room is large and we appreciated the kitchen and easy to use washing machine. Internet is speedy too. The beds are nothing great but work. Note to US visitors these are Euro style double beds. Advice to any couple staying here is to watch the hot water use as the tank is a little small. This wasn't a big deal, just needed to be careful.

To be honest, I was nervous at first while walking down Calle Del Barco because of the prostitutes at the end of the street (closer to Gran Via). However, I learned with research that this area used to be bad but now is being rapidly gentrified. After exploring more of the Malasaña and Chueca neighborhoods I really started to appreciate the location. While old guidebooks may mention this as no-go area, they are outdated. Have no concern. This apartment is beautiful and the area is totally hip and fun.