Shifting Gears
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
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Balcony
TV
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.
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)
Pets welcome
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
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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