This is an excellent apartment. It is right in between the fabulous San Miguel marketplace (all kinds of tapas) and Plaza Mayor. We found it very easy to walk to shopping, museums, parks and the metro. If you are a runner, the proximity to Casa de Campo, a remarkably large park, is amazing. The apartment had plenty of room for our family of seven and the Dia grocery store is right around the corner. The area is lively late into the evening, but not more than NYC or any other large city. Our hosts were very responsive and helpful. We would easily stay at this apartment again and highly recommend!