Madrid, Iowa
Beautiful apartment on two levels in central Madrid. Placed in the neighborhood “Lavapiés -Embajadores” next to the famous 'Art Walk' where the Madrid's most important museums like the Museum of Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen Bornemisza. A few meters from the “Reina Sofía Museum”, the National Filmotheque 'Cine Doré' and the lively street Argumosa with summer terraces.The apartment is located in a quiet street, no bars, but with traditional shops and fresh food markets in a few meters. In this zone there are a lot of restaurants, coffe shops and tapas bars.
This nice appartment is an ideal place to stay while visiting and enjoying Madrid from his heart and historic centre, walking along its streets, and places with cultural and touristic interest. Its privileged central location and good communication is perfect for walking around the center of Madrid. From here you can walk to the main touristic places: Retiro Park, Prado Museum, Gran Vía, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor... ... It is also very easy to move from Magerit apartment by metro, there are three metro stations close by: Atocha, Anton Martin and Lavapiés. In case you are coming to Magerit apartment by car, there are also car parks around the area where to pay for hours or days. It is also ten minutes by foot from Atocha Station where it is placed the Airport Express bus stop that works 24 hours a day and connects the airport to Central Madrid. Sleeps up to 3 people. From the street through a barred security door directly enters into the living room whit high ceiling where there is a double sofa bed, a small desk, .... TV and other services like WIFI internet access.. The kitchen is independent but separated to the living room with a large open area but no door. In this area is the access to the fully equipped bathroom and the eight-step, wide and safe staircase that leads to the bedroom room which is spacious with two windows to the living room and a double bed ( Queen size 150 cm wide x 190/200 cm long ) . The apartment is equipped with electric heating, hot water and air conditioning ONLY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS . The kitchen is fully equipped with vitroceramic-plate, washing machine, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee machine ........ and a complete set of kitchenware. A PERFECT ACCOMMODATION for travelers who are looking to discover and know the city of Madrid in a different way, feeling like at home and living like a local.
The apartment in Lavapiés was a perfectly wonderful place to stay, in part because of the friendly and very accommodating hostess. She was very flexible and helpful with our check in (as my son was moving across the city at the end of a study abroad program.). She also was quick to respond and even came over to help when I couldn't figure out the washing machine (LOL). The apartment itself was clean, tidy and well outfitted so that it was easy to cook a few meals. (The info sent ahead of time about local grocers and stores was so useful!). I loved the loft room and found the beds very comfortable. I hope to stay there again one day. Thanks for a wonderful visit!
The property was just as described and it was very cosy, comfortable and well equipped to suit all of our needs. The Apartment was located on a pleasant street and was within walking distance to all the main sights. We had a wonderful trip loved the museums, markets, Retiro park and concerts. Delicious food at the Plentiful cafe bars.
Elena and her mother Luisa are kind, generous, caring, interesting, fabulous people. The apartment is very comfortable. Special praise to the mattress and soft sheets. We had been traveling for 30 hours and were delirious. Luisa guided us to the apartment with patience and clarity. The location is fantastic for convenience and enjoyment. We loved the diverse community of Lavapies. Thank you.
The hostess, Luisa, was very welcoming and met us promptly, making sure we could pull our car into the (restricted) street to unload our bags. The space is snug but adequate for 2. Looks just like the photos. A portable air conditioning unit kept the place cool in Madrid June heat. Plenty of hot water and shower pressure. Lively neighborhood with many dining options, but the apartment itself is on a quiet street so there was very little noise -- very welcome after 2 months traveling around Spain, which is noisy everywhere! One note, the washing machine is made for only very small loads. We made the mistake of putting everything in at once, did not spin out and we had to go to a laundromat and put everything through the dryer!
Located so conveniently to shops, restaurants, and transpiration, this lovely two story (loft bedroom was perfect for our six night stay in Madrid. The kitchen was fully equipped for cooking and small group entertaining. We were able to walk to Reina Sofia museum (10 minutes) as well as Prada and the Botanical gardens. We sampled a few restaurants in the neighborhood which were wonderful. We highly recommend this lovely apartment for your stay in Madrid.
This was my first solo, short-term rental (3 weeks) vacation and my experiences with the Madrid apartment and my host, Elena, were excellent. The cozy apartment is an easy walk from the main Atocha train and bus station in central Madrid (unless your iPhone map is not working and you get lost like I did. Happily, Elena patiently waited for me). It is in the bustling Lavapiés neighborhood, but on a quiet side street near a beautiful church. The apartment is within short walking distance (30 minutes or less) to most of the important cultural landmarks and museums, as well as many diverse restaurants and bars. (Not to worry, several metro stations are also near-by in case you prefer not to walk.) Elena is an experienced host and it shows. Her apartment is clean and well-furnished. The kitchen has everything a traveler might need for a very comfortable stay. Before I arrived, Elena was kind to organize her recommendations to enjoy the best that Madrid has to offer. As noted in the apartment description and other guests’ reviews, the loft bedroom is up a narrow set of stairs, so the apartment may not be the ideal choice for travelers with mobility issues. However, it was very nice to have the bedroom separate from the rest of the apartment’s living areas. Elena’s apartment was the perfect homebase from which to explore Madrid.
Perfectly located property with great access to Parque del Retiro, Museo Reina Sofia and other iconic places, landmarks. Quiet and relaxing but only steps to highly energetic areas of Madrid. Comfortable, very clean, with excellent attention to details. Host was incredibly gracious and attentive.
The apartment was conveniently located within walking distance to many places of interest. The kitchen was well equipped for a person who enjoys cooking. The host was readily available and responded to emails quickly. We enjoyed our stay.
Amazing experience. Perfectly located. All the necessary equipment to make it a remarkably comfortable experience. I will definitely return. The owner was attentive and super helpful. Five stars!
We stayed for 1 week, which we don`t usually do but had decided to slack back a bit on this trip, we would have happily stayed longer. Ideal location for the big 3 museums / galleries, shops, restaurants and Atocha a short walk, there is everything on your doorstep and Elena and her mum respond quickly if you have a query. We made great use of the kitchen, even entertaining family twice, the bed is comfy, the lounge / kitchen layout works well and the windows open to allow a breeze. The shower is compact but very adequate even for a big bloke like me, we never used the washing machine. Fantastic, quirky pad with super hosts in a lively district. Thanks for making our stay that bit special.
This apartment is a well-crafted space in a row of 19th C buildings with wrought iron terracing guarding French windows. Situated along an invitingly narrow street, the flat is close to almost everything one would want to see in Madrid. We easily made a home here for 8 days including washing clothes and cooking meals. The hostess Elena provided guidance before and during our stay. We miss our cozy getaway already. Jeanne and Otto. PA, USA
Everything about our 11 nights at this apartment was great! The property is tastefully decorated and the manager and her mother respond quickly and are thoughtful about guests--clothes rack & hangers, kitchen essentials, iron, helpful information.... The wifi was excellent; we did not use the TV. Bed was comfortable and there was space for small suitcases and to unpack clothes upstairs. The residential street is quiet (except at 11 pm when the trash/ recycling is picked up); you can hear swifts circling the local parish church nearby. It would not be easy to find parking in the area. The location is amazing--short walks to the Metro & Atocha train station and less than a mile from Retiro Park and the Prado Museum. We took the Metro one stop to Sol and then walked 10-15 min on Calle Mayor to the Cathedral and Royal Palace. Atocha Station has a 24/7 bus shuttle (schedule posted) to the Madrid airport (5 euros in 2022). Carrefour at the Lavapies Metro stop was very convenient & reasonably priced for groceries. Two fans & an open window kept the place cool but the air conditioner helped with high heat. We had some trouble with the washing machine but Luisa resolved the problem the next day. There is a small pullout rack to hang wet laundry in the bathroom but it took a long time for clothes to dry out. As shown in the photos, there is a flight of stairs to the loft bedroom, a few to the kitchen and there's an uneven place under the rug. So if balance or stairs are an issue, this might not be the place for you. But we recommend this place and would use it again if we are blessed with another trip to Spain.
The apartment is located in a perfect location to walk to all of the places we wanted to see in Madrid. Communication was excellent and we enjoyed meeting Luisa as she met us at the apartment and explained everything the first day we arrived. We would most definitely stay here again!
Excellent.