Richard was a magnificent host. He was very responsive to messages and even let me leave my luggage there before check in time. Not only that, but he provided me with information like where to get local breakfast and about the social life in Madrid. The apartment was extremely welcoming with a public library and a bulletin board filled with different activities and places to attend. The bed was comfortable and I was provided extra blankets when it got cold. The place is located right in the center of Madrid with amazing bars and shopping places surrounding it. The nightlife around the area is great and the room's balcony was perfect to see and experience that. Malasana is simply beautiful , and being able to stay in the heart of it was the highlight of my trip. This place is for people who enjoy going out and are social. I enjoyed that the shared spaces were actually shared and did not make me feel awkward or not welcomed. Overall, I very much enjoyed my stay here, I felt safe and welcomed and would recommend this place to my closest friends.