This apartment was a fantastic place to stay for 2 weeks in Madrid! Located in the trendy neighborhood of La Latina, it felt both vibrant and safe. It’s just steps from beautiful landmarks, a cool museum about the history of Madrid, theatres, and shopping. Getting food at the neighborhood market, La Cebada, is highly recommended. Spain’s best known flea market, El Rastro, happens on Sundays, and begins just a few blocks away. A quick walk to two subway lines meant getting anywhere in the city was easy.
Check-in was handled professionally and in person by Alberto, who was kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. The apartment has a comfortable bed, excellent water pressure in the shower, and an air conditioner for which I was very grateful on the hot days. The glass doors to the small balcony are double-paned and, when closed, do a great job of keeping out the noise from the busy street below. Still, if you are a light sleeper or prefer to sleep with open windows, you may be well served by bringing along some earplugs. The view from the balcony includes the cupola of Church of San Andrés, which is spectacular at all times of day, and particularly beautiful when illuminated at night.
I was disappointed that the balcony itself did not match the photos in this listing, and I hope the property owner will update them. While the view from the apartment is gorgeous, the balcony itself is not wide enough to accommodate a chair and/or a table, as shown in the pictures. Rather, it is a narrow area to stand and enjoy the view. To their credit, the property owners were responsive to my concerns, and offered me a different apartment with a larger balcony, had I wished to move.
All in all, this was a great stay in Madrid, and I recommend both the location and the apartment. ¡Buen viaje!