Mercedes was a great host. Such a friendly woman, with a great personality.
She was a bit offended that I didn't take breakfast at her house the first morning. She insisted I help myself to fruit, toast, jam etc. And coffee if course.
The apartment is just at the edge of the hip Malasaña barrio, with loads of bars etc, but Mercedes's place is on a wuiet street, the other side of San Bernardo calle.
Mercedes has no English. This may be a deal breaker for some potential guests. But you are missing out.
The room very comfortable too.