Luxury Apt. Central Madrid. Barrio Letras, Steps to Museums, Plazas and GranVia

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Madrid, Madrid

Puerta del Sol4 min walk
Plaza Mayor8 min walk
Gran Via11 min walk
Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Perfect alternative to an expensive hotel room without giving up luxury or location! The apartment is on the third floor (with elevator) of a completely new building, but with original facade. It's located on a very popular street, "Calle de Huertas," situated in the Historic Center of Madrid, "Barrio de las Letras." Walking distance from the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia Museums, and the Palacio Real. The apartment has a king size bed, plus additional sofa beds in the living room. Lots of light and smack dab in the middle of all the must-see, desirable places in Madrid. The bedroom has 3 walls, meaning it is not totally private. A wall/closet separates the living room from the bedroom (as can be seen in the pictures).

The apartment is right next to Plaza de Santa Ana. Near Puerta del Sol and the Plaza Mayor. You can walk to La Cava Baja, Mercado de San Miguel and also to Parque del Retiro. Truly a perfect location.

*If your stay is at least 10 days, we have a complimentary cleaning that you can schedule at check in. This includes change of towels and sheets. No charge!

*All of our sheets and towels are professionally dry cleaned.

Property manager

Gorete Fieira Novack

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets please!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking please

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Madrid

Located in Madrid, this apartment is in the city centre. Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta de Alcalá are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gran Via and San Miguel Market. Check out an event or a game at WiZink Center, and consider making time for Madrid Amusement Park, a top attraction not to be missed.

Madrid, Madrid

What's nearby

Puerta del Sol - 4 min walk
Plaza Mayor - 8 min walk
Prado Museum - 9 min walk
Gran Via - 11 min walk
Royal Palace of Madrid - 15 min walk

Getting around

Anton Martin Station - 3 min walk
Madrid (XOC-Atocha Train Station) - 16 min walk
Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Café Central - ‬1 min walk
‪Lateral - ‬1 min walk
‪Cervecería Alemana - ‬2 min walk
‪Zuppa - ‬3 min walk
‪Casa Alberto - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Apt. Central Madrid. Barrio Letras, Steps to Museums, Plazas and GranVia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Apt. Central Madrid. Barrio Letras, Steps to Museums, Plazas and GranVia?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Apt. Central Madrid. Barrio Letras, Steps to Museums, Plazas and GranVia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Apt. Central Madrid. Barrio Letras, Steps to Museums, Plazas and GranVia located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Plaza de Santa Ana and Puerta del Sol. Plaza Mayor and Prado Museum are also within 10 minutes. Anton Martin Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sol Station is 6 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

10 May 2024

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

Bull's eye.

An excellent location and a delightful apartment, Gorete's property offered convenience, quiet (even on a very busy street) and rest after wandering around Madrid. Check in was smooth and the management unobtrusive but efficient. The entire property presented well and literally, was steps from bars and restaurants (none of which could be heard at night) and a short walk from Plaza Mayor, the Prado and Reina Sofia. The apartment was spotlessly clean. The shower hot with a strong water flow, always welcome after a hard day of 'touristing'. Gorete was proactive as a host and the staff who looked after us charming and helpful, despite language barriers

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

MARGARET B.

4 May 2024

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

Noisy at night

Enjoyed our stay as we went to the Madrid Tennis. The noise from the bar across the road was very loud, went on until 3am. Very annoying Would have been great to have an expresso coffee machine. Don’t like drip coffee . The apartment was well equipped.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

21 Aug 2017

The comforts of home

The apartment was perfect for us - it was close to everything we love - galleries, great food and the buzz of the city! Everything in the apartment was really comfortable and a great respite from the heat of the day. A well stocked kitchen made it easy to apply our culinary prowess should we so desire, while the local bars provided adequate opportunity to sample some wonderful tapas, cervezza or a glass or two of a local wine. Fantastic all round!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

2 June 2024

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

Convenient location, clean, charming apartment

The location is convenient to most major attractions, shopping, restaurants etc! It is a bustling street and can get quite loud with people chatting and singing on the street but singing and laughter is not necessary a bad thing! We found some great restaurants and shops within walking distance! We were very happy with our accommodations! Would stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul V.

6 May 2024

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

Perfect apartment in a great location.

This was a really interesting place nestled along a narrow lane just off the busiest bustling streets but still among nice little bars, and cafes, and shops, etc. It was comfortable and had all the amenities to make for a comfy headquarters from which to explore all the wonder Madrid has to offer. We only walked and were able to hit all the places we wanted, including The Prado, The Thyssen, The Plaza Mayor etc. I wouldn't hesitate to book this apartment for future adventures.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn F.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great Location and well-equipped apartment

This apartment is small but well-equipped. It has two sofas which is great for a couple. The bedroom is a pass-through to the living-dining-kitchen with no door. It ended up not being a problem for us. Plenty of storage. Large comfortable bed. Restaurants virtually next door, a Carrefour and pharmacy a block away. I needed medical help and our hostess had someone at our door in minutes. All in all highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nina s.

26 Dec 2023

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

Tolle Woche in Madrid

Viele Hauptattraktionen sind in Laufweite, Restaurants und Cafes sowieso. Die Wohnung hatte alles, was man für einen solchen Kurzaufenthalt braucht, vom Kühlschrank und Herd bis zur Waschmaschine, Fön und Bügelausrüstung sowieso. Die Vermieterin ist schnell und sehr hilfsbereit, die Schlüsselübergabe klappte problemlos. Sehr zu empfehlen.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew and Susan D.

3 Dec 2023

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

Incredible host and location

This wonderful, renovated apartment overlooking LasHuertas- a street full of boutiques and tapas bars…and historic as the heart of the literary quarter had everything! We visited all three “golden trio” museums- a quick walk away. Walked to everything, actually! So many great restaurants! We took the host’s advice and found the mushroom restaurant one night, too.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., georgia

29 Nov 2023

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

Great short stay

We stayed here at the end of our trip to Spain and it was great. High energy neighborhood, lots and of restaurants and shopping. It had everything we needed for a perfect stay. The Host was correct my only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. Thank you for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

19 Nov 2023

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

Fantastic Madrid stay in Center City

This is a fantastic spot, close to metro and the center city sights and sounds of Madrid. The accommodations were wonderful, and Gorete was a very responsive and wonderful host. The location is close to good breakfast and tapas spots within very close walking distance. The accommodations were clean, comfortable and well laid out for our family of four - posed no problems at all. Would recommend and book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert DAN F.

3 Nov 2023

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

An Exceptional Apartment

This is the best VRBO property I have used. (And I have stayed at quite a few all over the U.S.) The location cannot be beat. The owner/manager Gorete Fieira is both responsive and a great source of local information. The on-site concierge, Alicia, is also terrific. The apartment is kept spotlessly clean and is very well equipped, including the appliances. A fantastic place!

Stayed 32 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

13 Sept 2023

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

Great apt and location!

Well thought out and appointed apartment on a wonderful street. Walked everywhere-Retiro, Prado, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, El Rastro, etc. great communication and a lovely space- I would come back again (and stay a month)!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

F L.

31 Aug 2023

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

Central Madrid apartment was perfect for our needs and the host is great

This apartment is in an excellent location and closest by foot to the three major art museums, tons of eating options and not too far from a couple of metro stations. The place itself is a modern, cozy and highly functional home away from home. It is spacious enough to be able to relax and do practical things like laundry. Gorete is the best VRBO host we have ever had. She has been so responsive and full of great information prior to our arrival and when we arrived. She understands when you travel from abroad that detailed instructions even for the simplest things inside the apartment or advice on how to get to the apartment helps travellers feel more confident and less worried about the little things. It is so great she tries to arrange to have someone meet you in person upon arrival. Muchas gracias, Gorete!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen P.

20 July 2023

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

Amazing apartment in amazing location

Property exceeded our expectations, it was clean and well appointed. The location was perfect and in walking distance to everything you could want, would highly recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele F.

16 July 2023

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

Comfortable and great location and so much better than a hotel!

My husband and I stayed for a week while visiting our son who is studying in Madrid. The apartment - spacious and clean, stocked with everything we could need for a busy week. It was so nice to come back to the apartment to cool off from the heat and siesta before gearing up for the late nights. The Huertas neighborhood is charming, and is a home to artists, writers and musicians as well as lovely shops, great restaurants and bars. Centrally located to so many wonderful sights like El Prado, San Miguel Market, Plaza Mayor and more. Gorete, our VRBO host, was attentive to our questions during our trip planning and was very responsive when on our last night, the laundry machine stopped working. Alicia the caretaker came to the apartment on a Saturday night, beautifully dressed to go out for the night, and she and my husband emptied the laundry basin full of water by hand. Without their responsiveness, we would have had to leave a whole load of wet laundry behind! It was a wonderful week - we will be back! Thank you Gorete!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

16 Feb 2023

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

A Week in Madrid

The apartment was nicely furnished, and stocked with everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect. In the middle of everything and within walking distance of museums, the Palacio Real, the Plaza Mayor and other must see places. We had great communication with our property manager, who provided us with a ton of information about Madrid and where we were staying. She was quick to answer any questions we had and we were greeted by her assistant on our arrival. The only negative was the washer/dryer was one unit and we didn't know how to work it. A small complaint, compared to all the positives of our stay. I would highly recommend staying here and would stay again if we ever return to Madrid.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

16 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful apartment with perfect location

We had an amazing time staying at this beautiful, stylish apartment in the middle of downtown Madrid and its many attractions. Gorete, the owner, is an incredible ambassador and was quick to communicate. She provided lots of wonderful background on the neighborhood and its history as well as great suggestions for dining and entertainment. Check in was easy and efficient. I can't wait to return to this wonderful city.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

17 Sept 2022

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

Lovely Apartment

Great location. Easy walking distance to many attractions. Lovely apartment. Would definitely go back and highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

J. Paul H., Los Angeles, California

14 Sept 2022

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

This is so easy

Nice apartment in a great, central area. I would stay there again

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrine S.

8 Sept 2022

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

Great spot in Madrid!

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay here! It was perfect for us - great location and very clean. Note that the bed is not comfortable, so if you need a comfy bed to sleep, this probably isn’t your spot. Otherwise, no complaints here and was a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois B., Victoria, Canada

13 Aug 2022

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

Everything was perfect!

Beautiful, well equipped apartment. Fantastic, well located - we walked everywhere! Our host ensured we were welcomed and provided detailed information about the apartment, restaurants nearby, things to see and do etc. We would return in a second!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

19 June 2022

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

Wonderful apartment!

The location of this apartment cannot be beat. We walked everywhere with our 12-yo and 9-yo kids. But because it is very central, do be aware that there may be rowdy revelers late at night. For example, my 12-yo was awoken at 3 am by a large group of folks chanting and cheering as they walked by the street (like soccer match-type cheering). We were prepared for this though, and gave our 12-yo earplugs. She fell right back to sleep (her mama, on the other hand, was another story). Gorete was also a wonderful host and very accommodating - we arrived late at night and she made arrangements for someone to meet us and let us in. Thank you, Gorete - we will try to make it back to Madrid and stay at your wonderful apartment again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ben g.

14 June 2022

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

Location Location Location

Great neighborhood. Alicia was kind and helpful Clean and tastefully decorated Zero complaints!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

10 June 2022

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

Details Are Everything!!

The apartment was equipped with the basics as well as many thoughtful extras in the kitchen and bathroom, from a new package of coffee, olive oil, different sweeteners to individual wrapped toothbrushes and a shaver plus nice body wash, etc. The owner put together a useful binder of good info and tips, read it first thing, it will save you lots of time! Plus she is always available for a message and responds quickly. There are wonderful restaurants right on the same block, esp the Vietnamese on the corner, excellent! The clubs on the block can get a bit boisterous so I took OTC sleep aids like Melatonin or a P.M. ibuprofen but a better idea may be to simply join them 😊 Great place, good strong shower, lots of room to spread out. Nuf said.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F.

27 Apr 2022

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

Great location

The apartment was just as it appeared in the pictures and reviews. Gorete was a terrific host! As some of the reviews mentioned, it can get a little noisy at night but cities can be loud and this wasn’t a big issue for us. We loved the location and appreciated the king sized bed and spotless apartment!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gorete Fieira Novack

We have several apartments in the same building, in downtown Madrid and would like to make it available to Madrid visitors and do everything we can to make sure your stay is enjoyable and comfortable! We have been living in Madrid since the year 2000, so we are knowleageable and delighted to share all the information you may need to feel like a local.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! This is smack-dab in the middle of the historic Barrio de las Letras (Literature Neighborhood) very romantic, safe and with countless places to eat, people-watch, on a pedestrian street (no traffic).

What makes this property unique

The building was completely gutted a few years ago and they saved the facade and the 100 year old staircase, but everything else is brand-new modern construction. We have furnished and equipped the apartment with everything we would like to find in a rental, we use VRBO ourselves when we travel so we understand that small details are paramount. Besides, we have lived in Madrid for manyyears, so we are happy to steer you to the best suggestions, whether they are restaurants, site seeing, shopping, trendy restaurants, family places or unique Madrid experiences depending on your date of travel.