I really enjoyed my stay in Madrid at Pau and Patricia's lovely apartment. The place is the perfect size for 1-2 people comfortably, if you're staying long term, otherwise, if you're only in town for a long weekend, it could comfortably sleep up to two couples, since the futon sofa unfolds into a surprisingly comfortable second bed. The location is great, although I would generally recommend it more for younger folks, because Malasaña is known for its fun and lively night scene, so it can get a bit loud during the evening and (on the weekends) into the early morning. Personally, I enjoyed the lively environment and I found that after closing the shutters and (if you're a light sleeper, keeping earplugs handy) I was able to sleep soundly every night. The metro stop is extremely close, as is a convenient taxi stand, but I found that this location allowed me to walk almost everywhere I wanted to go in the city. There is a decent-sized supermarket, and a bunch of smaller markets, convenience stores, pharmacy, and most importantly a great coffee shop (Toma Cafe) all very close by. The apartment itself has a fully stocked kitchen - stove, oven, microwave, etc. - so it's nice to have the option to cook at home on occasion while you're there. The neighbors in the building are quiet and friendly. And Pau was great! I didn't get a chance to meet his wife Patricia, but Pau was incredibly kind and helpful from start to finish. He responded to all of my emails promptly, went above and beyond by meeting me at the apartment, to check in, quite early on a Sunday morning - which I really appreciated after a red eye flight from the U.S. Pau gave me enough space to let me feel at home in the apartment, but he also made sure to send emails regularly, checking to ensure I was enjoying my stay, which I appreciated. He worked around my schedule, made sure there were extra sheets and towels for when my mom came to visit, and offered some great recommendations of places to go and things to do in Madrid. I absolutely recommend staying at Pau and Patricia's apartment!