This is a beautiful, compact and comfortable apartment in the Salamanca area of downtown Madrid. It’s about a 15 minute walk to El Prado and about 30 minutes to Plaza Mayor and other old city sights. We only used the metro once because we enjoy walking, but if you want to use the subway, the apartment is a block from the Velazquez stop. Multiple cafes and restaurants in the area tempt you and you’re a very short cab ride for other, farther away sights and places to eat. We tended to walk to museums and venues throughout the morning and the day and then take a taxi back “home” at the end of the day. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. The apartment has a well stocked kitchen with a dishwasher and a small, but effective microwave for heating up day old pastries! The dining area and small sitting area are cozy, but were perfect for our family of 3. On the 6th floor, we never had any difficulty using the elevator (with luggage) or taking the stairs down. Fitini, the apartment management company, communicated well and responded quickly to questions, which we appreciated. Definitely recommend the apartment for couples and families!