This apartment is located in a true Madrid neighborhood, with local stores and shops to purchase food, wine etc. right down the street. The apartment is very spacious and well stocked with everything you need to cook in. The washer and dryer was a bonus. We walked to several museums and other neighborhoods very easily and quickly from here so we found it to be the perfect spot to stay away from crowds and yet still access the usual touristic sites. As others have mentioned, it can be a little noisy in the early morning but if you bring ear plugs or sleep deeply, it isn't a problem -- our 11 year old daughter loved the bed so much she slept in every morning! We will definitely keep this apartment saved in favorites for our next Madrid adventure!