My husband and I were in Madrid for 9 days visiting our son who was studying abroad. Not only was this so more economical than booking a hotel room, it was so much better. This space is compact but had a comfortable bed, a lovely shower, a kitchen with a full refrigerator and dishwasher as well as a laundry machine. The location is in a private gallery between two busy pedestrian shopping zones. There are several shops down below but the gates to the public close around 10 pm ensuring a quiet night time environment. Our favorite of these shops was the Italian bar called La Bricca run the exceptional Davide de Venezia. The drinks, pizza, and appetizers were 100% authentic and we had numerous cocktails there as well. We were met upon arrival by Jose and were even able to check in several hours earlier than expected. The heating worked perfectly and we loved the two balconies as well. The best part however was the location. We were steps away from the Gran Via as well s the Puerto del Sol metro stops and right in the heart of Madrid. Almost all of the restaurants we went to were within a 5-10 minute walk. We enjoyed a nice run in Retiro Park which is a 20 minute walk away from the apartment. While there are a few panhandlers in the area, we always felt safe., even after dark. I would love to come back to this apartment. It was darling and again so unbelievably convenient. Thank you so very much . I would highly highly recommend this place for a short or even extended stay in madrid.