Once a convent, now home to a sleek and contemporary apartment, this place is perfect for families or groups of friends looking to stay in the heart of Madrid. We loved the industrial-chic interiors – it’s all poured concrete floors, exposed brick walls and reclaimed timber beams. Kick back on the royal blue sofa or slink off for a siesta in the quiet bedrooms as the appointed chef of your group whips up Spanish delicacies for lunch.

After the plates are cleared, plan your itinerary at the dining table. We recommend starting with the Royal Palace, a mere ten-minute walk from your doorstep. If you’d like to stretch your legs a little further, it’s a thirty-minute stroll to El Retiro Park. Pause for a coffee on the buzzing Calle Cava Baja before picking a spot to bask in the sunshine beside El Retiro Lake.

Home truths:
*You’ll check yourself in using a lockbox
*Please keep noise to a minimum after 10pm
*This apartment is on the third floor without lift access
*Taller guests may struggle with the low, sloped ceilings in the bedrooms
*Your host can provide a cot upon request
*It will take you twenty-three minutes to drive from Madrid Airport to the apartment