6 guests
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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
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Shifting Gears has clearly been designed by someone with an eye for interiors. Even though the footprint is pretty small, the space has been manipulated cleverly to make it feel much bigger. Some of the design is more what you’d expect to find in Copenhagen than in Madrid (the wall-mounted bike feels like a particular candidate for an Instagram post). There’s even a balcony, which although too small for socialising, has a lovely view out over La Latina.
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What to expect
Highlights
Glass doors and wooden frames
The bike on the wall
Sets of Edison bulbs
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Home truths
You'll have to go up sixty-five steps to reach the front door
The living room doesn't have any windows of it's own – it gets light through the glass walls of the bedroom
If the glass walls leave you feeling a bit exposed, there are curtains to provide some privacy
Two people can sleep on a sofa bed in the living room
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Washing machine
Dryer
Balcony
TV
Hair dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Daily cleaning
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
Enjoy a different night on every visit
This club is the ideal place to host events and concerts, and so, from Thursday to Friday, here you will find various parties playing the best commercial, urban, funk or reggaeton music.
Eat like a local at La China Mandarina
Even though La China Mandarina is in the heart of a tourist area, it's really a place for locals. Freelancers use it as workplace cafe while enjoying the great coffee.
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.
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!
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.
Grab an early table at Juana La Loca
A charming tapas bar in La Latina, well known in the area for their famous and unmistakable pincho of tortilla de patata with onion confit. Come early to avoid the queue.
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.
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.
Shop and eat organic at Kiki Market
An organic produce heaven, Kiki market also has a tearoom in the basement where they put their delicious ingredients to the taste test.
Walk under Puerta de Toledo
A flamboyant granite structure erected during Napoleon's tule in 1812. Each of ornate the statues represents a different military victory.
Learn all about Agave at Mezcaloteca Corazón Agavero
This mezcaloteca invites you to learn all about agave and serves more than a hundred distillations from this plant.
Explore the popular traditions of Madrid at La Corrala
Located in the middle of El Rastro, La Corrala is a compact museum devoted to rustic and urban traditions.
Get around
Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
1 hr 2 min
Subway station
Puerta de Toledo
5 min
Train station
Pirámides
12 min
Bus stop
Toledo - Humilladero
1 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
1 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
2 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 3, steps only
Air con
Wifi speed: 265Mbps
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 David
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. David spends half of his time in Madrid and half of it in Tel Aviv, so when he’s not in Spain he rents out his flat. Of course, this means you might not get to meet him personally, but he has a couple of people who will organise everything for you.
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