Staying at Moises' place is authentic Airbnb: a pleasant stay for a very reasonable price at the home of a free spirit who likes to share. The apartment may not be big and may not be in the most quiet corner of town, but in return you get a clean, fun home with a terrific host in the center of a vibrant neighbourhood that is central to everything. Moises is very easy going and perfectly attuned to having guests from all over. His English is perfect and he has a good sense of humour, which is also reflected in the decor. Waking up with a coffee and a cigarette is one of my favourite routines of the day, and where better doing this than on the small but comfortable balcony with views on the quiet but steady stream of passers by. On Sundays you'll be in the middle of an antique market which is great fun to watch and to experience. Though the touristy sites are all in perfect reach, the neighbourhood is an expression of every day Spanish life. Personally I was very interested in the magnificent city parks Madrid has to offer and all of them are in walking distance. What definitely helps is that Moises knows his city well and can point you to places that get you to experience Madrid in your own personal way. I loved for example having a tortilla and a red wine for lunch while staring at the mountains from a terrace near by, visiting shops with quirky home grown ideas and having a swim in the ordinairy family swimming pool down the road. Prepare for some laid back quality Madrid time if you're going to spend it at Moises' place!