If you're looking for a cool city pad right in the thick of the action, this location is as central as it gets. Placed just one minute away from Gran Via, Madrid's grandest boulevard, and with two of the city's most happening barrios (that's neighbourhoods to us) close by, you can experience the best of Madrid living here. Potter about the coffee shops, bakeries, and vintage clothing stores of Malasaña (five-minute walk) by day. Then head to the bustling tapas bars and restaurants of Chueca (nine-minute walk) by night. When it's finally time for you to all rest your heads, there's a sleek, contemporary apartment waiting. Awash in cleansing whites, with just the occasional pop of colour, we love the luminous, spacious feel about this place. Slide open the smart pocket doors to reveal bedrooms bathed in natural light and crisp white linens, large hotel-like bathrooms with rainfall showers and twin sinks, and a lounge area with heaps of room to crash out. But really, it's those beautiful views of the urban rooftops seen from the dining area that will be grabbing your attention – it's a lovely spot to sit and watch life go by, whatever time of day.

Home truths:
*This home can sleep twelve guests but the last four will be sleeping on two double sofa beds in the living room – if you’d like ample space for socialising, we’d recommend this home for eight guests
*The large master bedroom has a king size bed and two additional single beds
*There are several steps leading to this home from the elevator – those with limited mobility or heavy suitcases beware
* There’s parking available in the building for a fee of 35 euros a day
*The host is able to provide cots and a highchair, but they need to be arranged in advance and for an extra fee
*This host allows cats and dogs for an additional fee of 30 euros per pet
*Luggage storage is available should you arrive at the property early