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If city breaks for you are all about exploring a new culture and seeing how the locals live, this is the perfect apartment for your visit to Madrid. It can be found in the colourful La Latina neighbourhood, and is within walking distance of all the major sights in the city while still giving you an authentic taste of Madrid. The apartment is bright and cool. Light pours in through the balcony doors, which open onto a charming outside space ideal for breakfast or for a late-afternoon tipple after a day seeing the sights. The balcony is like a theatre box from which to watch the bustling neighbourhood come to life each day – you’re in the heart of the city here. La Latina is a lively part of Madrid, full of chic restaurants and stylish boutiques. Street art adds a modern touch to the architecture – this is a cool part of town for sure. Finding a cosy corner for a glass of wine or a round of tapas is effortless – it’s the choosing that’s tricky. Luckily your hosts are passionate about the area so can give you their top tips. An eleven-minute walk will take you to Plaza Mayor, a bustling square lined with restaurants and cafes. We love a spot of people-watching on holiday so it’s a firm favourite of ours. You might like to wander over to the Royal Palace, which is built on the site of the old Alcazar fortress. It’s sixteen minutes on foot from the apartment. For an afternoon of fresh air, take a picnic to El Retiro Park. We like to stop by a market for fresh bread and Spanish cheese and meats. The park is twenty-seven minutes from the apartment. If exploring on foot is proving too tiring, you can zip around the city on the metro. The La Latina stop is just three minutes from your front door. This apartment is a haven in the middle of a vibrant and beautiful city – it makes for a wonderful home base, and has everything you need.
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What to expect
Highlights
Wander eleven minutes to Plaza Mayor for cocktails and tapas
Take a picnic to El Retiro Park – it's a seven-minute drive
Start your day with coffee on the balcony
Explore Madrid using the metro – the La Latina stop is a three-minute walk away
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Home truths
Your host provides breakfast at this home
This home is on the second floor of the building with no elevator
An additional guest can be accommodated on the sofa bed in the living room
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Valet parking
Balcony
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Restaurant reservations
Additional fees
If you'll be arriving after 10.30pm, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €20 in cash
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Lavapiés
Like many neighbourhoods on the rise, Lavapiés proudly displays its rough edges. The Times Magazine has recently included it in the 50 best neighbourhoods to live in the world, and it’s not hard to understand its appeal. It’s a melting pot of cultures, bravely experimenting with international influences. Lavapiés is full of contrast — some streets have already embraced a more luxurious vibe with chic boutiques and fusion restaurants popping up every month, while others are still filled with artistic squats and street vendors. It’s the ultimate antidote to boredom.
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Dine at Toga Restaurante
Impeccable service, delicious food, and cozy atmosphere make Toga Restaurante a top choice in Madrid. Try the Tuna Noodles for a genuinely fantastic experience.
Spend the evening exploring La Latina
The charming neighborhood of La Latina is a maze of narrow streets, jammed with bars and restaurants – you'll be spoiled for choice.
Hunt for treasures at El Rastro
Every Sunday, a small area of Madrid turns into the most popular flea market–El Rastro. Hundreds of shoppers scout for rare items, and they say side streets have the best goods.
Experience true modern art at La Tabacalera
A once abandoned tobacco factory that has since been transformed into a visual arts centre, La Tabacalera is filled with installations, street art, shows, and workshops.
Shop for fresh ingredients at Mercado de la Cebada
This iconic market that's been open for over a hundred years specialises in fresh food only. Come for the best seafood, fruit, and vegetables.
Mix art and cocktails at Hopper
Hopper is a unique bar in La Latina, where you can see exhibitions while enjoying a cocktail–both their cocktail menu and cultural offer change often, so one visit is not enough.
Catch a show at Teatro Coliseum
A cultural cooperative that tries to achieve social justice through arts, Teatro Del Barrio joins amazing performances with great causes.
Dine in a former convent at Café de Oriente
Located in the vaulted basement of the former San Gil convent, this unique restaurant serves traditional Spanish food. You can also dine upstairs in the cafe with palace views.
Mingle with like-minded foodies at San Miguel market
Originally built in 1916, this market encapsulates the contemporary essence of all the types of Spanish cuisine–and with over 10 million visitors a year, it's a real gastronomic hub.
Catch a comedy at Teatro La Latina
Founded in 1919, La Latina theatre is one of Madrid's most iconic theatres. They have an impressive roster of plays, so if you want to test your Spanish, head on in!
Get your avo toast at La Rollerie
A locally recommended brunch café with a beautiful interior. La Rollerie has a good variety of breakfasts and an outside terrace for those want their eggs al fresco.
Dine and drink with great views at El Viajero
One of Madrid's most popular summer hangouts with a shabby chic vibe, El Viajero offer fantastic tapas and great space for a beer in the sun.
Get around
Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
1 hr 3 min
Subway station
La Latina
5 min
Train station
Embajadores
9 min
Bus stop
Embajadores - Centro Mayores
1 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
2 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
5 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 16:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 2, steps only
Air con
Wifi speed: 34Mbps
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Alfredo, Marta & Eduardo
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. After several years of managing apartments in Madrid on their own, Alfredo, Marta and Eduardo decided to work together to offer some of the most charming spaces in Madrid. They're seasoned travellers and love sharing stories and getting to know their guests.
Registration or licence number: VT-3753.
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