I enjoyed my stay (1 month) and highly recommend this place based on my experiences outline below:
- Location: It was a major consideration for me for this trip. I wanted to be able to just wander around and get lost...while discovering new places to eat/drink. Malasaña (where this place is) and Chueca are the perfect neighborhoods. A TON of places to just hang out.
You can walk a min or two from this place and find a nice spot to eat or sip coffee (and repeat it many times a day, lol) .
Many major tourist attractions are within walking distance (1-1.5 km/1 mile) if you want to check out the Royal Palace, El Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, Mercado San Miguel, etc.
It’s also near Gran Vía, perhaps the most famous street in Madrid. There are so many shops and magnificent buildings to check out. I wandered around the street almost on a daily basis.
- Host: Laura is a very experienced host and very responsive prior to and during my stay to address any issues or questions.
- Amenity: The place matches the photos and description very well. It’s tiny (the bathroom may be tight for some people) but very cute. Though the bed can sleep two people, I think it's more ideal for one person or a solo traveler to enjoy (given the overall size & space vs. what I'm used to back home).
A side note: Like many older builders in Madrid, there are NO elevators or escalators. So be prepared to carry your luggage via stairs - you should be traveling light anyway :)
I had everything I needed had a wonderful time staying! Will not hesitate to stay here again :)