No need to purchase 10 metro tickets if you’re staying here: José’s apartment is within walking distance of many of Madrid’s main attractions, including the Prado, Parque del Retiro, and dozens of fabulous tapas joints around the Latina district. We enjoyed every minute of our stay in Madrid, and this was the ideal location. The kitchen table catches the morning light, and you can let the sights and sounds of the street in or block them out according to your mood. There is plenty of room in the apartment, and the study area upstairs was very useful. Jose was there to greet us when we arrived, and he kindly helped us out when we needed a favour. Occasionally we could hear someone practicing classical piano next door, and the music was divine! It was great having a lift even if the apartment is only on the second floor, and there is a cheap, well-stocked supermarket nearby if you want to cook at home. Our only regret is that the apartment is not available when we return to Madrid in July!