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The Bear & the Strawberry Tree

  • 4 guests

  • 2 bedrooms

  • 2 bathrooms

  • sq/ft

It's not often that the words "cutting edge" and "contemporary" spring to mind on entering a historic apartment building, but that's precisely what we have at this stunning city-centre home. Located on the second floor, the interior has been completely revamped from top to bottom, with high-end finishes and luxurious materials throughout. However, the apartment has retained a sense of its history with occasional glimpses of hefty original wooden beams visible in the kitchen and main bedroom, plus shuttered French doors opening up onto a Juliet balcony that looks out over the neighbourhood. Down at street level, you're just a few minutes' walk from the bustling Puerta del Sol, lined with restaurants and cervecerias, while Gran Via, Madrid's most famous street, is under a ten-minute stroll away. In addition to the remarkable architecture, the road is lined with restaurants, high-end shops and plenty of entertainment options.


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What to expect


Highlights

Pay a visit to the impressive Palacio Real, little more than fifteen minutes on foot

Pay a visit to the impressive Palacio Real, little more than fifteen minutes on foot

Meet up at Puerta del Sol, Madrid's main plaza is just a couple of minutes away

Meet up at Puerta del Sol, Madrid's main plaza is just a couple of minutes away

Put your feet up at the end of a long day of exploring the Spanish capital on foot

Put your feet up at the end of a long day of exploring the Spanish capital on foot

Slip into the bath andtreat yourself to a pampering session

Slip into the bath andtreat yourself to a pampering session

Serve up perfect plates in the sleek surroundings of the kitchen

Serve up perfect plates in the sleek surroundings of the kitchen

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Home truths

    The apartment is up on the second floor without elevator access, so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility

    We'd suggest that you don't bring a car as there's no designated parking

    The dining table doubles as a laptop-friendly workspace

    Given the central location, you might notice some street noise at certain times

About this stay


Amenities

Desk / workplace

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Washing machine

Dryer

TV

Bedrooms & bathrooms

2 bedrooms, 3 beds

2 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

Daily cleaning

Additional fees

  • If you'll be arriving after 8pm, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €30

  • If you'll be arriving after 10pm, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €50

  • If you'll be arriving between 12am and 7am, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €70

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol is the epicentre of the city and home to Madrid’s most famous meeting point – ‘Oso y El Madroño’, the bear with the strawberry tree. The central square of this neighbourhood is quite literally where all the roads in the Iberian peninsula lead to, which means it’s really hard to get lost if this is where you want to go. This area is popular both day and night, with buskers, natives, and tourists snapping photos of some of Madrid’s most iconic sights.

Explore the area

Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Enjoy a mojito at La Negra Tomasa

Enjoy a mojito at La Negra Tomasa

Giving its guests a real taste of Cuba, La Negra Tomasa has become a favourite with Cuban expats and aficionados alike.

Dine at Madrid’s first haute cuisine restaurant at Lhardy

Dine at Madrid’s first haute cuisine restaurant at Lhardy

Lhardy was established in 1839 and is rumoured to have brought French haute cuisine to Madrid.

La Finca de Susana-restaurant

La Finca de Susana-restaurant

Good quality Mediterranean food in a luxurious restaurant and at a good price

See the postcard sights at Puerta del Sol

See the postcard sights at Puerta del Sol

From the famous Tio Pepe sign to the statue of Charles III, Puerta del Sol offers some of Madrid's most famous sights in one place.

Have a drink and nibbles at Ana la Santa

Have a drink and nibbles at Ana la Santa

A vibrant terrace located in a lovely part of Madrid, Ana la Santa is a great place for an evening drink and tapas.

Enjoy the views from Me by Melia Reina Victoria

Enjoy the views from Me by Melia Reina Victoria

This modern cocktail bar offers magnificent panoramic views over the city, as well as sophisticated tapas and signature cocktails.

Eat traditional Spanish food at La Casa de las Torrijas

Eat traditional Spanish food at La Casa de las Torrijas

A traditional, long-standing restaurant in the heart of Madrid. They have a set menu, which includes a selection of traditional home-made specialties.

Listen to jazz virtuosos at Café Central

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.

Share and Enjoy the best pintxos and wine in Plaza santa Ana

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.

See a show or drink on the terrace at Teatro Español

See a show or drink on the terrace at Teatro Español

This central theatre used to be an open-air affair in the middle ages, but now it's a beautiful venue with a terrace where you can enjoy a drink during the interval.

Enjoy the best churros con Chocolate

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.

Drink and dine in a traditional tavern at La Venencia

Drink and dine in a traditional tavern at La Venencia

La Venencia used to be Hemingway's hangout in the thirties. Today, it's an unmissable destination, especially for lovers of sherry, history, and ambiance.

Indulge in unique flavours at La Mallorquina

Indulge in unique flavours at La Mallorquina

La Mallorquina is one of the emblematic bakeries of Madrid, serving delicious pastries and cakes.

Labra is part of Madrid 's history

Labra is part of Madrid 's history

This old eating house was founded in 1860. Its main claim to fame are its tapas, essentially cod-based, fried in slices and in croquettes.

Watch the exquisite dancers at Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco

Watch the exquisite dancers at Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco

Aside from with prestigious flamenco singers and dancers, Spanish guitar maestros and percussionists, Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco has a great cocktail selection.

Get your avo toast at La Rollerie

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.

Enjoy a massage in an Arabic spa at Hammam al Ándalus

Enjoy a massage in an Arabic spa at Hammam al Ándalus

Let the relaxation flow in an exclusive, unique setting. Hammam al Ándalus aims to recreate the feeling of old Arabic Andalusia.

Get around

Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas

59 min

Subway station

Sol

3 min

Train station

Recoletos

18 min

Bus stop

Estación de Sol

2 min

Local shops & services

Supermarket

1 min

Cafe

1 min

Pharmacy

2 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

Air con

Wifi

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    30

    days

    Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Up until

    7

    days

    Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Ben

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Ben and his team are dedicated to bringing you the best. They collaborate with owners in cities throughout to world to ensure an unforgettable stay, no matter the location.

Registration or licence number: VT-9134.

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