Aureo's flat is a great base for a weekend in Madrid. It's small but comfortable and is in a perfect location for seeing the city (2-3 minutes walk from La Latina metro station and La Latina bars, 5-10 minutes walk to Lavapies, 10 minutes walk to Plaza Mayor, 25 minute walk to the Prado with plenty in between). The apartment has its quirks but all in all represents great value and far better than a hotel room of the same price range. Aureo himself is a warm and considerate host, meeting us within 10 minutes of arriving at the flat and showing us around despite our arrival being late in the evening. Aureo also met us to say goodbye before we left and found us a secure place to leave our bags at a friend's bar just near the apartment.

Aureo's apartment is highly recommended and rightly so, we'll be passing on his details to our friends whenever they visit Madrid.