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This two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Madrid's glamourous Salamanca neighbourhood is ideal for small groups of friends or families visiting Spain's cultural capital. With its comfortable wooden breakfast bar, unique decor and colourful paintings, the open-plan living room is filled with character. And that's before you've reached the two balconies, which make this pad tick all the boxes. When you're not sipping cocktails on the larger terrace or lounging on the sofa, the city's top sights are on your doorstep. El Retiro, Madrid's oldest park is a ten-minute walk from this apartment, while the Plaza Mayor is just a couple of metro stops away. Even closer to home, you'll find some great restaurants in the area. Traditionally-prepared paella, tasty tapas and fragrant sangria are all just moments from your front door.
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What to expect
Highlights
Take in the sights at El Retiro Park, just a ten-minute walk away
Get to know your neighbourhood from the private terrace
Serve a traditional tapas at the bright dining table
Open up the doors to the Juliet balcony as you cook in the kitchen
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Home truths
When we tested this home, the wi-fi speed was on the low side
Your host can provide a free cot and high chair on request
One of the rooms in the apartment is closed off to guests
While this home is in a central spot, it's located on a quiet street so you're unlikely to hear much noise
While there is a lift up to this apartment, you'll need to navigate a few steps at the entrance to the building
Your host is happy for you to drop off luggage if you're arriving early or leaving late
While there is no air conditioning here, each room has a large ceiling fan which will keep you cool
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Balcony
Lift access
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Additional fees
There's no free parking at this home, but you can pay to use the nearby public car park
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Salamanca
Salamanca is Madrid’s most glamorous and prestigious quarter. Usually associated with aristocratic façades, wide avenues, and luxurious living (atypical for Madrid’s cosy centre), the neighbourhood attracts domestic and international elite. It’s also home to many embassies and private schools, as well as niche museums and designer boutiques along its ‘Golden Mile’. The demanding clientele has made the food scene equally exclusive, but while you’re likely to find quite a few Michelin-star restaurants in the area, there are lots of relaxed tapas bars for those less willing to splash the cash.
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Get your culture fix at Juan March Gallery
This private foundation organizes monographic exhibitions for important international artists and artistic movements, principally of the twentieth century.
Mix and Match at the Cereal Hunters Café
These childhood-rekindling cafes that offer a variety of cereals, as well as pop tarts and other naughty breakfasts, have been taking over the Spanish capital by storm.
Enjoy a late lunch at El Perro y la Galleta
This versatile, yet relaxed restaurant boasts original vintage designs. It also welcomes dogs – a great place to visit with your canine companion.
Feast at Horno de Juan
A true traditional restaurant that has perfected the art of roasting with the help of its impressively large clay oven.
Taste Galicia at Saraiba
A popular local hangout, Saraiba offers a superb dining experience inspired by Galician food — the wine selection is pretty impressive too.
Explore connections with the Middle East at Casa Árabe
With movies, exhibitions, events, and seminars, Casa Árabe offers a broad variety of activities for those interested in broadening their cultural horizon.
Enjoy good food and conversation at Ultramarinos Quintin
Quentin is described as the perfect mixture of authentic, gourmet and yet relaxed dining. It's part market, part restaurant, and part bar. Pro tip–their pan con tomate is amazing.
Indulge in seafood at St. James
This cosy place, known for its seafood and paellas, has been welcoming happy guests for over fifty years.
Eat Mexican food in style at La Lupita
If you want to exchange tapas for enchiladas and tacos La Lupita is the place to go.
Wine and dine at El Escondite de Villanueva
Breakfast, brunch, dinner, take your pick–El Escondite de Villanueva is always a great place if you're on the hunt for tasty food.
Get around
Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
47 min
Subway station
O'Donnell
5 min
Train station
Recoletos
24 min
Bus stop
Doctor Esquerdo - Goya
1 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
1 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 13:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 2, has a lift
Wifi speed: 52Mbps
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
24
hours
Cancel at least 24 hours before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 24 hours away.
Host
This home is managed by Miguel
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Miguel is a true Madrileño, but his heart took him to the United States a few years ago. As he didn't want to part with his home. He decided to rent it out, and while he's normally not around, the friendly Fernando helps the guests out with check-in and other questions.
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