As others have stated, you can’t beat the location here – especially if you are a foodie. There are more restaurants, cafes and bars in the immediate area than you could possibly hope to explore on one visit, and if you’d rather cook for yourself, the Plaza de la Cebada market is just a skip around the corner, not to mention all the charming independent bakeries, charcuteries, and fruterias tucked away in the side streets – there’s even one or two supermarkets nearby. I stayed in Meyling’s lovely (and super clean) little apartment for an entire month, using it more as a home and mobile office than just a place to sleep. Despite those demands, the place was so well equipped, I never lacked for anything. The weather was HOT – sometimes over 100 F (40 C) at midnight - however because the apartment faces north and its walls are so thick, I didn’t need more AC than the two floor fans provided. The only drawback for light sleepers may be the noise from the cafes, but that never kept me awake at night. To the contrary, I found it to be a happy sound -- of people having fun and enjoying life. And isn’t that what we all came to Madrid to experience? Many thanks to my host Meyling for being so organized, helpful and easy to communicate with throughout my stay.