Alicia's apartment is perfect for an extremely central stay in Madrid. Situated a minute's walk from the main hub of shops on Gran Via, close to Sol Metro Station and lots of shops and cafes, it is a slightly noisy location but this is understandable considering how conveniently placed it is.

The apartment block is on a very safe street, and is well maintained although it is perhaps not suitable for someone in a wheelchair as the lift is very small. Inside, Alicia has decorated her apartment beautifully with clean white furniture and walls, making good use of the light that floods in from the large windows. There is a decent sized communal living room/dining space/kitchen and two comfortable bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two singles. As mentioned, it is quite a noisy area and though this did not tend to bother us, if you are a light sleeper you might want to consider a slightly quieter location to stay!

Alicia was a great host and really made us feel welcome. She arranged for a cleaner to come in twice, which was a big help, and had put together a great book full of recommendations for the area. She was professional and friendly and always responded quickly if we needed to get hold of her.

Overall I would really recommend this apartment if you are looking for a central space from which to enjoy the beautiful city of Madrid!