Me and two friends recently stayed in Carlos's apartment in Madrid. Although Carlos could not meet us personally due to the short notice nature of our booking he helpfully arranged for someone to meet us, hand over the keys and give us a quick tour.

the flat is perfectly situated near Atocha station (easy train to and from the main airport). it is also close to the main bus station and two main metro stops. During our stay we mainly walked into the centre of town, a very nice ten minute stroll through some vibrant but undiscovered neighbourhoods.

The flat itself is absolutely amazing, compact but with everything you could need and impeccably stylish and cleverly laid out. The roof terrace is a massive bonus (we enjoyed many an hour, relaxing and chatting in the sun before we started exploring the city).

I would highly recommend both Carlos and the flat to anyone looking for a comfortable base from which to explore Madrid. I am already planning my next trip and would love to stay here again.