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This duplex apartment is an excellent option for a base in central Madrid. It’s filled with light and has all the amenities you might need during your city break. One of the beds is a mattress without a bed frame, and as it’s at mezzanine level above the living room it’s not entirely private. This room also doubles as a workspace for anyone needing to catch up on work. We love the location of this home, just a ten-minute walk from Atocha station and within easy reach of shops, restaurants, and many of Madrid’s best museums, including Museo Nacional del Prado.
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What to expect
Highlights
Grab a coffee on the short walk to Plaza Mayor
Close the sliding doors between the bedroom and living room for more privacy
Catch up on work in the light-filled mezzanine bedroom
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Home truths
One of the bedrooms has a mattress on the floor on the mezzanine level. The mezzanine is semi-open to the floor below so it’s not entirely private. The ceiling is sloped, too, so taller guests will need to take care.
Bedroom one can be closed from the living room with sliding doors to create more privacy.
There are stairs to climb at this home, so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.
If you need to work during your stay, there’s a desk in the mezzanine bedroom.
You can park your car at this home, though as parking in Madrid can be tricky we recommend sticking to the city’s easily accessible public transport.
Given this home’s central location, there’s a chance you may hear some street noise here.
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
TV
Fridge
Freezer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
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
Get a taste for Spanish food at Mercado Antón Martin
This is a traditional fresh food market with numerous stalls and tapas bars, many of which also serve Madrid's favorite Sunday aperitif–vermut.
Tuck in at Taberna Maceiras
In a lovely rustic setting, you'll find the best octopus, calamari and other seafood in town. Be sure you reserve a table to avoid missing out.
See some legendary art at the Reina Sofia Museum
Come face to face with Guernica, or simply admire the masterful architecture of the modern art museum. Quick tip–if you come after seven in the evening, it's free!
Visit the Caixa Forum Museum
Make your way over for world-class exhibitions in this architectural gem, as well as one of the best vertical gardens designed by Patrick Blanc.
La Finca de Susana-restaurant
Good quality Mediterranean food in a luxurious restaurant and at a good price
Explore Lope de Vega House Museum
Celebrating the great writer of the Spanish Golden Age, the Lope de Vega Museum is a great way to spend an afternoon and learn more about the literary figure.
Listen to jazz virtuosos at Café Central
American jazz magazine Down Beat named Café Central as one of the best places in the world to listen to jazz, the only Spanish venue to make the list. A must for jazz lovers.
Buy fresh produce at San Fernando market
Since it's opening in 1944, San Fernando market has become a very unique urban space. It's one of the five biggest markets in Madrid's Centro district, so make sure you check it out.
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.
Be a culture vulture at La Casa Encendida
This multipurpose cultural space plays host to avant-garde exhibitions, live concerts, and workshops concerning social matters, culture, and the environment.
Enjoy the best churros con Chocolate
Maestro Churrero with it’s original proposals and a creative range of possibilities, without forgetting the Madrid tradition of the famous churros con chocolate.
Share and Enjoy the best pintxos and wine in Plaza santa Ana
This modern restaurant is famous for pintxos and a great assortment of wines.
Get around
Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
38 min
Subway station
Lavapiés
5 min
Train station
Estación de tren de Atocha
9 min
Bus stop
Desamparados
4 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
3 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Not suitable for infants under age 1
Not suitable for children under age 12
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 4, steps only
Air con
Wifi
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 Alberto
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Alberto and his team want every visit to feel like a five-star experience. Be it luggage storage or fast wi-fi, they've thought of all the necessities for a comfortable stay. They're more than happy to help with whatever you need.
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