Located in the centre of Madrid, this apartment in the Chamberí neighbourhood is perfectly situated to explore everything the city has to offer. Start each day with breakfast and a cafe con leche alfresco on the balcony terrace as you soak up the morning sunshine and plan your day.

Close by to this home, you can visit a plethora of museums, including the History Museum, which is just a twelve-minute walk away. Or on rainy days, why not watch a movie at the cinema – a short four-minute walk away.

The lively Plaza del Dos de Mayo – an urban square which is named after the uprisings that happened on May 2nd 1808, when the population of Madrid rebelled against Napoleon's invading troops – is just an eleven-minute walk away. The plaza is home to many bars and cafes, and at the weekend it often hosts a craftwork and design market.

Public transport links that are just a four-minute walk away will also allow you to explore further afield. El Retiro Park is just twenty-three minutes away using public transport. El Retiro was exclusively used by royalty until it was opened up to the public in the 19th-century, and now you can admire its ornate fountains, see statues of Spanish writers and heroes, take a leisurely stroll, and lunch in one of the open-air cafes.

The stunning sights of the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Plaza Mayor are both eighteen-minutes away from this home using public transport. While Casa de Campo – where you will find a zoo and aquarium, an amusement park, tennis courts, an outdoor public swimming pool and much more – is just under an hour away on public transport.

Whatever you’re looking for on your trip, whether its sightseeing or wine tasting – just twenty-six minutes away using public transport – this home is ideally located to do it all.

Home truths:
*For those with reduced mobility, this home's building has an internal elevator.
*Your host can provide a travel cot for free upon request.
*While this home does not have a parking space available, there is paid parking off-premise and your host can help search for a parking space in the vicinity.
*Your host will provide a guide with tips on the neighbourhood and the city.
*You won't find a welcome hamper or basic essentials here, so we'd recommend packing some bits and bobs to get you started.