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8.8

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

Prado Museum4 min walk
Gran Via13 min walk
El Retiro Park17 min walk
Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)16 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We loved everything about this place. Came in from a long flight from the US and check in was incredibly fast and proper...

Jennifer R.

Apr 5, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Luxury apartment next to Museum Prado. Retiro I

** This apartment could be rented for long or medium stays.
It could be rented also for short stays, always in accordance with the LAU regulations as "different use of housing", and rentals for tourist purposes are not allowed. The rent must be for work / personal / family reasons, etc., and the person who rents the property must reside outside of Madrid, and it can never be used as a permanent residence (only as temporary residence). The registration in any government office is not allowed. **

This cozy one-bedroom apartment is located on Calle Academia, just a few meters from Parque del Retiro.

Upon entering the apartment we enter directly into the living room with open kitchen. This area is spacious and very bright, since it is completely exterior and has large windows that provide great light to the apartment. The living room has a double sofa-bed, an armchair, side table and television. The kitchen, open to the living room, is fully equipped with everything you need, and has a breakfast bar with stools.

From the living room we can access the bedroom, which has a 1.50 x 2 m double bed, a dressing room and a complete bathroom en suite with a shower. The bedroom is also very bright, as it has two large windows overlooking the street.

** For monthly stays, water and electricity supplies will be included up to a maximum of € 100 per month. If the expenses are higher, the guest will have to pay the difference. The corresponding invoice will be sent by the accommodation to the guest to verify the expenses**.

During your stay, the access to the property is limited exclusively to the number of individuals specified at the booking process. Consequently, entry to the property is strictly prohibited for persons not registered as guests. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in an additional charge amounting to 50% of the total cost of the stay as a penalty, or alternatively, immediate expulsion from the accommodation.

Pets - not allowed
Arrival between 21:00 and 00:00 is subject to 30 late arrival fee.
Arrival between 00:00 and 02:00 is subject to 50 late arrival fee.

The address of the apartment is C/Academia, nº 8

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Property manager

Genteel-Home

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Madrid

This apartment is located in Retiro, a neighbourhood in Madrid. Prado Museum and Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Madrid Zoo Aquarium and Madrid Amusement Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at WiZink Center or Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

What's nearby

Prado Museum - 4 min walk
Gran Via - 13 min walk
Puerta del Sol - 15 min walk
El Retiro Park - 17 min walk
Plaza Mayor - 4 min drive

Getting around

Banco de Espana Station - 9 min walk
Madrid Recoletos Station - 13 min walk
Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
‪Café Prado - ‬2 min walk
‪VIPS Neptuno - ‬5 min walk
‪Cafetería Prado - ‬5 min walk
‪Estado Puro - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury apartment next to Museum Prado. Retiro I pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury apartment next to Museum Prado. Retiro I?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury apartment next to Museum Prado. Retiro I?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury apartment next to Museum Prado. Retiro I located?

Located in Retiro, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Royal Botanical Garden and Prado Museum. Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and Puerta de Alcalá are also within 10 minutes. Banco de Espana Station is 9 minutes by foot and Estación del Arte is 10 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

5 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for exploring Madrid

We loved everything about this place. Came in from a long flight from the US and check in was incredibly fast and property manager was very helpful in welcoming us and getting us oriented. Location was fantastic, right near the park and also walkable to almost anything you'd want to see while in Madrid. Apartment was clean and well-appointed. There is no major grocery store nearby, but there was a mini-market right across the street which we found met our needs perfectly. Would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., New York

19 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small jewel next to the Prado

My wife and I loved our week-long stay at this small, but very comfortable apartment a block from the Prado Museum. Maria, our contact, was in touch with us prior to arrival and met us outside the property to welcome us and show us the flat and how everything worked. Very efficient. The photographs of the flat accurately describe the interior. The kitchen is small, but has most everything you need. We chose the 'apartment' over a hotel because of the kitchen and the washing machine (useful on our 3 week journey through Spain). We were able to provision excellent produce and specialties from some of the 'mercados' and have delicious breakfasts (and a lunch or dinner) at our home. No dishwasher (or dryer), but we managed just fine. The bedroom was cozy, but the bed and linens were super comfortable. The bathroom was clean, well-lit and very modern. The shower and sink, as some have noted, drain slowly. The location is also ideal for museum goers, as it is a five minute walk from the Prado (10 minutes to the Thyssen or the Reina Sofia). It is across the street from the stunning Retiro park, with its manicured paths with glorious trees and flowers (rose garden was in full bloom). The one downside to the apartment and this luxe neighborhood is that it is not very close to food markets or supermarkets (20 minute walk), though there is a convenience store across the street to get necessities like milk, wine, beer, bottled water, etc. Would highly recommend this property and the excellent team that take lovely care of it !

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gladys S., Morristown, NJ, USA

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific location

Loved the location and unit. Only problem was that they picked up garbage on the street in the middle of the night. Very noisy for a residential area. Our contact was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes A., Estero, FL USA

9 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb location

Gabriella was very professional and friendly during the check-in process. The location of this apartment is unbeatable... close to everything and yet in a very quiet street. Smart TV and access to Netflix a huge plus +++ Will definetely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

margarita t.

24 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy place

We loved the location - walking distance to tons of attractions and el Retiro park which was great for our son - the apartment is clean and has everything you need

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

nelson t.

18 Jan 2018

Cómodo y Buena ubicación

Un apartamento muy bien ubicado y cómodo. Al utilizar el sofá cama de la sala el baño dentro de la habitación es un poco incomodo. A pesar de que el colchón de la habitación es bueno, haría falta que además del edredón y la sabana esquinera colócaran sábanas para arroparse. La presión del agua caliente era muy escasa y la cortina de la ducha puede mejorarse.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

6 Nov 2017

Convenient Location, Comfortable Stay

Lovely Apartment, located just behind the Prado Museum. Easy walking distance to the other museums. Property was clean and well maintained. Windows took care of street noise. Great for a couple. We stayed a week and loved it. Minimal staples. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again next time we visit Madrid. Genteel Homes communicated well and we met for check in with no problems. Good suggestions on taxi service, restaurants and groceries. Great restaurants nearby.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

7 Oct 2017

Stylish property in an excellent location

Great location very near the Prado and Retiro Park. We were in Madrid for a combination holiday and participation in and filming of two Pickleball Tournaments so we had a lot of gear with cameras, tripods, etc and PB equipment. Though the apartment is on the small side, we had enough room for everything! It was very clean and is a nicely furnished place with a good-sized bedroom and large walk-in closet. The bathroom works well. Airconditioning was very much appreciated early on in our stay. There is some traffic and people noise at night, but overall it was quieter than I expected being in the center of Madrid, except for very early morning trash removal (!). Nice building with two lifts; never had to wait. Communication with Genteel Home was excellent. They were very responsive to all my queries, met us at the apartment, gave us useful information re banks, stores and restaurants (which were all within walking distance) and were most accommodating to some last minute changes in our schedule. A couple of minor things: the bed for us was on the hard side and an iron and a coffee maker/machine would have been nice to have. Funnily enough there was a box in a drawer that an iron came in, but not the iron. :) Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend the property.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

LISA C.

25 Sept 2017

Great location, but....

This may be due to the fact that my cousin arrived before us, but we did not receive any instructions from Ignacio. The bed was very hard. It took us 3 days to connect on the internet, and then the connection was very poor. Shower was a little difficult. Could not figure out the coffee maker. Finally asked doorman(very helpful) where nearest market was at for toilet paper, etc. I knew it would take us considerable time to get through passport check, and Ignacio just seemed to be in a hurry. We arrived at the airport at 10AM(30 minutes late). I believe it was 1PM by the time we got to the apartment.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

9 Sept 2017

At the heart of the cultural precinct.

We found the apartment as described and perfectly situated for access to the cultural heart of Madrid. Retiro Park is adjacent and was a pleasant relief from the heat. The only negative for us was the distance to the nearest supermarket and metro station. We would rent this apartment again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

George C.

6 Sept 2017

sweet, well-located apartment

The apartment was nicely located between the park and the Prado. It is very clean and the pictures provide a good representation of the inside. The building itself is modern--the picture of the building that is provided is the one that you see looking toward the park. It would have been nice to know that construction was taking place at the entrance to the building but the workers did cover up the trenches at the front door and the work didn't start too early. All in all, a very nice place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Juan R.

22 July 2017

Excellent Location

Property was in great shape, but the bed is not comfortable. The check in process was easy and personnel very helpful. The only bad thing was the A/C; it was not clean (horrible) but other than that I strongly recommend the place. It's close to Retiro and to El Prado.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Christine D.

29 June 2017

Maintenance poor

This apartment is in a secure building in a very good area near the Prado. It is small,but bright and clean. The problem is poor maintenance. The shower head was broken and we were told it was to be replaced, but that didn't happen. There were other more minor issues which were not addressed. I would recommend this area of Madrid, but not this apartment or this company, because of the lack of response to our complaints.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Fábio A.

20 May 2017

Ótima localização

O apartamento tem uma localização perfeita. Ao lado do parque do retiro, atrás do museu do Prado. Três estações do metrô estão muito próximas. Apartamento bem equipado. Falta apenas um aquecedor melhor. Recomendo.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susanna L.

17 Apr 2017

A nice apartment centrally located.

The apartment was in a very good location, by Retiro park. Although on a side street, very noisy with the window open. The person who greeted us was not very knowledgeable about the neighborhood. We asked for the nearest market and she sent us several streets away. There was one on the street behind us! Also, when people are on vacation, like us, should'nt worry about buying laundry detergent or toilet paper! Prices are high for these kind of accommodations, basic necessities shoul be included.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juan m.

2 Mar 2017

Muy buena

Elegímos la vivienda por su situación. Al lado del parque del retiro con buenas conexiones con el aeropuerto, y otros lugares de interés. Estaba muy limpia y Youlia fue muy atenta en todo momento. Perfecta para una pareja o para una familia con 1-2 niños pequeños. Si La recomendaría.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

dominique l.

28 Nov 2016

Bel appartement idéalement situé

Nous souhaitions un petit appartement confortable pour 3 jours pour visiter les points d'intérêt de Madrid et nous avons été comblés.En effet nous étions situés à 8 mn à pied du Prado qq mn de plus pour Thyssen et Reine Sofia , le parc Rétiro à 100 m. Quant à l'appartement :nous avons été reçus à l'heure par une charmante personne, l'équipement et la propreté des lieux étant également parfait.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

15 Nov 2016

Ideally located and complete equipped

It was a great stay overall, with perfect service and thoughtful communication by the staff.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Genteel H.

29 May 2015

Excellentes vacances

Nous avons passé d'excellentes vacances dans cet appartement. Propre, agréable et lumineux. Il permet de visiter tous les musées à pied et de se promener dans le parc. Je recommanderai cet appartement à tous ceux qui veulent visiter Madrid!