We spent a week in this apartment located in one of the very central parts in Madrid. The apartment was completely OK, altough there were some problems with the noises from the hall and other apartments, because the walls seemed to be really thin! We had problems to sleep during some nights because of these voices. If you are a light sleeper, i suggest that you bring yourself a pair of earplugs. We bought ours from the local Pharmacy and solved the noise problem that way! Other than that, there was nothing bigger to complain about! The kitchen works well for cooking eggs and bacon for breakfast, as some light lunch or dinner as well, like spaghetti bolognese. All the dishes found in the kitchen were useful and there was totally enough everything for us two! Also the fridge was clean and big enough to store some food and drink overnight. The bed was OK as well. Made small noises from the springs when turning around but that is just a small thing. The pillows could have been little better tough. Sheets were good and clean as well. The toilet was functional and big enough for us two. The shower is pretty small for bigger people, but for us it was totally big enough to take a shower. Airconditioning was muy bueno! About the location and area of Lavapies. I am not sure if I would choose to stay here for another trip to Madrid. Especially in the evening and night, the streets were filled with really dodgy people. I can't say that i feeled totally safe there during dark. So if you are planning a trip with your family and younger children, this might not be the best available choice for you. Altough during the daylight, there was just a normal spanish people wandering around the streets and kids playing football in the park etc. So the area really lives and changes 24/7. There was a whole bunch of Indian restaurants, night-shops with alcoholic beverages, fruit and water. We did not have anything to complain about that happened for us, but we still felt that there might be some problems appearing for tourist if you are in a wrong place wrong time in this area. It also felt pretty edgy when people were standing in the corners of every street trying to offer drugs for sale. Otherwise Lavapies was very attractive and beautiful neighbourhood with its beatiful buildings and small streets. The most dodgy parts during the night-time were definately parts from Tirso De Molina down the street of Calle De Lavapies all the way to Metro station of Lavapies. This apartment is really close to Calle De Lavapies wich seems to be one of the most liveful streets in this area 24/7. Walking distance to all the main sightseeings and city center that was a huge plus for the location! Also really close to the Tirso De Molina and Puerta Del Sol metro stations. It was really soft...