The flat is located in a lively area, so you will have plenty options to go out for coffee/dinnner/beer in front of your flat. Also museums and train station Atocha are close by which can come in handy. The guys I was living with were all very nice and helpful. The room itself is small, but so it is described and for me it was okay since I did not spend much time in the room anyways. The only thing to keep in mind is that, as said, the neighboorhood as well as as the everyday life in the flat can be a bit buzzing; it depends on what you are looking for in your stay in Madrid. Certainly, the combination of the flatmates and the big living room, will allow you to connect with people and practice your Spanish if needed.