If you want a great place to stay where you can walk to almost all the attractions of Madrid, stay here. You can hear the people when the balcony doors are closed, but it’s quiet in the bedroom. The only disturbances I had was the doorbell and buzzer that rang for people who wanted entrance to the building. A couple of times it was while I was sleeping. Doris apologized and said that it doesn’t usually happen. Also, keep in mind that there are lots of steps up to the apartment. That made it a challenge as a solo traveler who is also an over packer. Thankfully Doris was there to help at check in.