The location couldn’t be better - right in the middle of Centro histórico. The very convenient for airport Metrobus Linea 4 Ruta Sur bus stop (el Salvador) is in the next street less than 5 minutes away. The metro station San Juan de Letrán is very close too.
I arrived very early (7am) but although the flat still had guests from the night before I was able to temporarily occupy the other flat in this building (also rentable from the same host) till mine was ready. Just as generously I was able to check out late to catch my night flight. Thank you very much Cristian!
The building itself is a joy to look at. A beautifully restored historic palazzo (or it would be in Italy) with many of its original features carefully preserved. It’s been partitioned by erecting new walls in a striking, ultra-modern way often incorporating exposed old brick walls as well as steel and glass panels.
The flat is very stylish indeed - as per pictures. The mock Louis XV sofa and armchairs juxtaposing the stark, modern features like all-black bathroom and the kitchen annex somehow works very well. It’s spacious too and spotlessly clean! It hasn’t got windows per se - it’s illuminated by having a glass wall overlooking a light well. It gives more than adequate light and you can even slide one of the panels for ventilation.
The only problem is that you probably wouldn’t want to as the light well also works as an acoustic box amplifying any sound that enters it. Although it’s not a fault of the owner obviously, the downstairs neighbours have rowdy children and the upstairs ones are very sociable and also have a dog that yaps constantly when they’re not in and entertaining their friends. Bring ear plugs or enjoy involuntary eavesdropping on their conversation and improve your Spanish in the process.
I’ll book again!