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We challenge you to find a prettier apartment overlooking the Royal Palace of Madrid. This place is a real showstopper, with twin Juliet balconies opening over Plaza de Oriente Gardens. Bold, bright and just downright beautiful, it's dripping in character thanks to ornate cornice, traditional shuttered windows and classical furnishing. A riot of elegant colours and patterns, it couldn't be further from modern minimalism if it tried. Once you've arrived and stared out of the window for long enough to take it all in, choose between the two pretty bedrooms – one decorated in calming greens, the other in vibrant terracotta. There's a grand, open-plan living space to keep everything sociable, and a kitchen with everything you'll need for cooking at home. But we suspect you'll be eating out much of the time – it would be rude not to when surrounded by some of the best cafes and restaurants in the city. And with most of the major attractions on your doorstep too, you'll have plenty to see and do.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore the exciting streets of Madrid from your home in the heart of the city
Take in your incredible views across the Plaza de Oriente, the Teatro Real and the Royal Palace
Admire the home's ornate styling
Open the shuttered windows to let in the fresh air
Sleep soundly in pretty bedrooms
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Home truths
You'll be on the first floor but there's a lift
There's laptop-friendly workspace at the table
Its two Juliet balconies offer stunning views but they're not big enough to stand outside on
The host asks you to get in touch prior to your stay with details of your planned arrival time – if you're arriving outside of office times you'll need to go and collect the key
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Dryer
Balcony
Lift access
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
Additional fees
Your host may be able to accommodate an earlier or later check-in time for an additional fee of €40
Your host can provide a cot for little ones for an additional fee of €25 per stay
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Opera y Palacio Real
The small neighbourhood of Opera y Palacio Real sits next to the Royal Palace and its grand squares with manicured gardens. It’s also home to El Teatro Royal, the grand opera house. This part of town has an abundance of space and is far less busy than other parts of central Madrid – the calmness of the area makes it popular with families. You’ll find high-end local shops to peruse, as well as excellent restaurants, in this refined and sedate neighbourhood.
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
See a show at Madrid’s opera house at Teatro Real
Founded in 1818, this unique European opera house puts on productions with famous names from at home and abroad. Come and see what's on!
Walk around Plaza de Oriente
This pretty square connects the Royal Theatre with the Royal Palace.
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.
Visie the historical Royal Monastery of the Incarnation
The Royal Monastery of the Incarnation was founded in 1611 by Queen Margarita, as a convent for nuns. Today it houses a lot of interesting artwork and relics.
Dine the 'Madrileño' way at La Bola
Locally recommended, La Bola is a typical Spanish restaurant that has had its doors open for more than 150 years.
Dine at El Buey
This old traditional restaurant offers traditional Spanish dishes with a particular emphasis on beef.
Meet at the cafe La Ciudad Invisible
This café and bookstore is a great place to bond with fellow travellers. They organise events and conferences about traveling, as well as social and cultural activities.
Get up close with the royals at Palacio Real
The official residence of the Spanish Royal Family, now mostly used for formal ceremonies. Stunning, and open to the public most days.
Listen to underground music at Cafe Berlin
This typical underground concert hall is a great spot to find live bands and a guaranteed great atmosphere in the centre of Madrid.
Excite your tastebuds at Ramen Kagura
With a cosy atmosphere and modern Japanese décor, diners at Ramen Kagura can choose to eat at a table or at the stylish bar. The selection of ramen on offer is delicious!
Inmerse yourself in the history and flavors of cafe Varela
CAFÉ VARELA, is one of the famous and historic cafés of Madrid at the end of the 19th and 20th centuries. For its tables have passed the most illustrious and varied characters of the social lifeof mad
One of the last temples to Blues music in the city
It is a small underground bar, one of those brick caverns so typical of the city, with a cosy atmosphere and guaranteed spectacle thanks to some magnificent jams and solos.
Stroll through the Sabatini Gardens
These Classical-style gardens were built in the 1930s in front of the north façade of the Royal Palace. Aside from the pretty greenery, they offer a great view of the Palace.
Catch a musical at Lope de Vega Theatre
Although this theatre was used as a cinema for many years, it lead the conversion of Gran Via into Madrid's Broadway. A one-stop-shop for a great night out.
Galician gastronomy
Since 1915, this restaurant-bar has been at the service of Galician people - and of everybody else- and represents an unavoidable cultural reference in the capital.
Watch live flamenco at Flamenco Las Tablas
Enjoy dinner in front of a live flamenco show at Flamenco Las Tablas.
Visit Atletico Madrid's official store
One for the football fans–Atletico's official store in Gran Vía offers unique merchandise that will let you show your true colours.
Get around
Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
1 hr 2 min
Subway station
Opera
3 min
Train station
Príncipe Pío
13 min
Bus stop
Ópera
2 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
3 min
Cafe
2 min
Pharmacy
3 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Children welcome (1-12 years)
No pets
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
On floor 1, has a lift
Air con
Wifi
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 Emilio
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Emilio and his team are fully focused on making your stay in Madrid a unique and unforgettable experience. They go above and beyond every time, leaving you to focus on creating memories that last a lifetime.
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