According to a study, the neighbourhood of Malasaña is the best area to live in Madrid. The most important conditions for the participants in this study were: being located in the center, having a large number of inhabitants and buildings, having relatively old buildings but in a good state of conservation, and have spaces for public and commercial use. The Malasaña neighbourhood has all these characteristics, so it could be considered the perfect neighbourhood for many. But if we delve further into this neighbourhood, we can discover many more reasons that make this neighbourhood a place full of charm and ideal for students:

This neighbourhood is a very particular place, full of history, and one of the landmarks of the capital.

You can find the perfect mix between traditional and modern. The charming alleys make it seem like you live in a small town. You can go shopping, to the greengrocer, shoe store, or the neighbourhood cafeteria and greet the same neighbours every day at the same time. At the same time, you are still in the heart of Madrid, and in just a few minutes on the metro or a walk, you can enjoy the great shops and the tumult of people in Gran Vía or any other area of ​​the city. The traditional and the modern coexist, making this neighbourhood something unique and wonderful.

You can find something totally different, second-hand vintage shops and hidden cafes in any corner are the most precious jewels of Malasaña. You can spend hours looking for clothes in the shops or in one of the cozy cafes, each with a unique and different style.

If you like to get around on foot and you think you're going to miss that in the capital, from Malasaña you can walk to many places, either for tourist interest or in your day-to-day life. You can walk to Puerta del Sol, Cibeles or El Retiro. Also, if you want to travel further, public transport is excellent.

If you have decided that Malasaña is your neighbourhood, you will be even more convinced when you go, visit it and check out the atmosphere and the feeling it gives off. It will be like always living with the family, and few people who live there regret it