The location of Rafa's place is great. It's in the middle of so much and a fifteen minute walk to the atocha train station. His home definitely has a local feel to it. He's also a great host ... When I first arrived, he not only showed me in, but he made me an espresso and spent an hour with me answering my questions about the city and travel beyond it. He also texted me some info I needed from work and checked in with me a few times on my two day stay to ask how I was doing.