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Just a two-minute stroll from Manuel Becerra metro stop, this apartment in Barrio de Salamanca is truly a breath of fresh air in the hot atmosphere of the Spanish capital. Surrounded by boulevards full of vibrant wine bars and restaurants, and eleven minutes on foot from cultural hotspots like the Nuevo Teatro Alcalá, you’ve got plenty of excitement on ground level – but a place to relax on the fourth floor. This striking flat combines historic originals and modern fixtures in the most tasteful way. Bright windows and white walls exaggerate the sense of space, alongside high ceilings with rustic timber beams. We love the use of glass panels above the bedroom partitions, as well as the wooden cabinet with all sorts of books and trinkets within. Waking up in white, zen-like bedrooms is a joy in this busy city. Make yourself an espresso and peer over the windowsill as the streets start to wake up. Take a leaf through your host’s detailed guide of the neighbourhood to pick out a spot for brunch, or find out about the best independent shopping spots for the day ahead.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stroll eighteen minutes to El Retiro Park to go boating on the lake
Ride the metro for fifteen minutes to reach the shopping destination of Gran Vía
Admire stylish, original features such as the exposed beams in the ceiling
Pick a books from your host's collection on a rainy afternoon
Step right out from your typical Madrid block into a bustling boulevard
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Home truths
Even though there's a lift in the building, you'll need to climb fourteen steps to get from the street to the front door (also, the lift is fairly small)
A cot is provided for free if you're bringing a little one
There's no private parking, but Manuel Becerra metro station is just two minutes away as well as Bicimad city bike stops outside
The entrance to the building is shared, not private to your home
Guests are kindly asked to keep noise to a minimum after 11 pm
There’s no dedicated workspace, but plenty of laptop-friendly spots such as the dining table
The second bedroom just has a sliding door separating it from the living space, plus it has quite an open en-suite
About this stay
Amenities
Desk
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Dryer
Lift access
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Additional fees
If you'll be arriving after 11 pm, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €15 which increases to €30 between 1 am and 7 am
There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.
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
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.
Catch a show at Nuevo Teatro Alcalá
An avid musical lover will love Nuevo Teatro Alcalá—home to some of the most ambitious productions in Madrid, it will give you a great opportunity to brush up on your Spanish.
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.
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.
Dine the Asturias way at El Paraguas
One of Salamanca's most famous restaurants, El Paraguas cooks up the best of Asturian cuisine, accompanied by a fantastic wine and champagne selection.
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.
Hit the luxury fashion stores of Calle Serrano
Calle Serrano is full of high-end boutiques and runway-inspired fashion, a perfect luxury shopping destination.
Be spoilt for choice at upmarket food court Platea
Food markets are normally a relaxed affair but Platea isn't it– this is a gastro leisure space with Michelin-starred chefs and musical performances on its main stage.
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.
Get around
Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
48 min
Subway station
Manuel Becerra
3 min
Train station
Recoletos
25 min
Bus stop
Alcalá - Manuel Becerra
2 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
1 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
3 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 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 4, has a lift
Air con
Wifi speed: 49Mbps
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 Mario
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Mario and his team hail from all over the world and have a love of travel. They have an amazing portfolio of homes across Spain and look after their guests with great care.
Registration or licence number: VT0000.
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