This apartment is just right. Location: one block from the Opera metro on the red line; a block from the Royal Palace; 3 minutes walk to Plaza del Sol or 5 to Plaza Mayor; within 20 minutes walk of Retiro and the Salamanca neighborhood or Malasaña and minutes by metro; grocery stores, restaurants, theater, shops super close. Apartment: cozy, well appointed, comfortable, and QUIET (even though it's in the centro, it's on the upper floor at the back of the building off a little traveled street). José: gracious and responsive. This was our second stay at José's place and we will not hesitate to stay at the apartment again.