I studied abroad in Madrid, and knew just where I wanted to stay when I returned for this trip. The apartment was in walking distance to most of what we wanted to visit, and far enough off Puerta del Sol to be pretty quiet in the evenings. José was the perfect host- very friendly and communicative, letting us in and giving us local tips. The apartment was plenty big for my husband and I, and we greatly enjoyed the light coming in from the huge doors in the morning and sitting on the patio looking over the plaza at night.