Maria's place is perfect for anyone looking to stay in the heart of Madrid! My partner and I came for vacation and purchased the metro day pass...turns out we didn't even need it because of how central Maria's place was! Just a quick 5 minute walk to the closest metro station will get you anywhere outside of the city, but every major sight is within an easy walk. Maria was very responsive and excited to welcome us, and was patient with what little Spanish we spoke. She is very passionate about the city! The space itself was clean and stocked with everything one might need. Both check in and check out instructions were very clear, and Maria even let us drop off our bags early while the cleaning service was cleaning before our official check in, which was a HUGE bonus since I hate hauling around my luggage everywhere! Overall I can't recommend Maria's place enough. I travel a lot as a solo female and I wouldn't hesitate to book this area if I were back alone, but it's also great for two.