The apartment is located in Chueca. Read up about it on any website and youll discover that apart of being a stones throw from the center of Madrid called Sol, Chueca itself has great, restaurants, bars, shopping, nightlife and sightseeing all within 10 mins walking of the apartment. You really dont need a car to get around. The metro, bus and train system in Madrid works like clockwork and there are always plenty of taxis. If you want to wander out of Madrid there is also very good and cheap public transport available. These to links are invaluable to help you get around - Transport guide http://www.ctm-madrid.es/ and maps http://callejero.paginasamarillas.es/home.aspOnly the best is good enough for my renters! The apartment is not huge but at least you have a bedroom, a good size living room and well supplied kitchen, which is already more than youll get in a hotel. A small grocery store is two doors away on Calle Hortaleza 39 where you can buy all sorts of additional supplies. The apartment has cable TV and Broadband with WiFi internet access all FREE of charge.Please note that this apartment is on the top (5th) floor and the building does not have a lift. Being on the top definitely has its advantages, it is very quite. Although the apartment is on a busy street the apartment is quiet because it is at the back of the building and hence does not get the street noise, you have the perfect combination of being in the center of the bustle but being able to switch off from it when you wish to get some peace and quiet. The apartment is "Exterior" which means that it gets natural light and sun shine. In Madrid there are many "Interior" apartments that do not have natural light since the windows look into the interior of the building.