This was a great place to stay. The photos are accurate and the room itself is quiet and cosy. I was made very welcome. It is only a short walk to the Parque el Retiro which is worth many hours' of exploration. I walked into the centre of Madrid a few times, too, which takes 30 minutes roughly (I might be a slow walker!), but there is a very close metro station if you need it. There are plenty of shops for groceries and other things near to the apartment. I loved Madrid and if I come back, I'd stay here again.