Ricardo's place is located in fun and hip and gay-friendly Chueca. It is only steps away from Gran Vía, and close to lots of bars and restaurants, small markets, and Sol, and it's a short walk away from El Retiro. Hortaleza is a very hectic street that rarely sleeps, but the room is located away from the noise - so your sleep quality might depend more on the upstairs neighbors (we had one great night, and two terrible ones). The bed is very comfortable, the kitchen is thoughtfully equipped, and the apartment is pristine clean. Ricardo is quick to respond and is very considerate, which I unfortunately cannot say about the person who let us into the apartment, Elizabeth. She was late and rude and made the arrival and check-in process a headache. Overall, I would say this is a great AirBnb for young people traveling lightly (as there's no elevator), who would like to stay in the smack-center of Madrid.