Located in the oldest part of Madrid, an area known as the Austrias' Madrid (after the royal family of the period), it is in the most beautiful and traditional area of the city where most of the monuments and tourist attractions are located. This is an area which, along with other Madrid neighbourhoods, has been recently refurbished and updated to emphasise all its features making it a very attractive spot for locals and tourists alike, both filling its streets daily and creating a very agreeable ambiance.
The apartment is ideally situated to get to know the city, and is only a few metres from underground stop La Latina. It's located next to the San Isidro church, Madrid's patron saint, which is very popular and traditional amongst "madrileños". It is also just a short distance from Plaza de Cascorro, where every Sunday the famous flea market known as "el Rastro" is held, which is also representative of typical Madrid.
The Apartment:
The apartment is located in a building archetypal to the area and with elevator access. It is on the top floor and therefore it is very bright. It is also very quiet because it looks onto the centre of the block. These features make this a very comfortable and agreeable accommodation; it's two main features. The apartment is fitted with mod cons such as a dishwasher, washing-machine, dryer, air conditioning and a ceramic hob cooker.
Without doubt a fantastic choice.
Conditions of stay
- Refundable deposit
€200 (to be refunded upon departure and return of the apartment in good condition)
- Refundable deposit for Monthly booking
€1,500 (to be refunded upon departure and return of the apartment in good condition)
- Maximum capacity
4 People
- Check-in / Checkout
Checkin after 15h, Checkout before 11h
- Optional extras
Baby Cot €6.00 per night
Latina
The neighborhood of La Latina is known as the Austrian or the Habsburg Madrid, it is the oldest part of town, the medieval and Renaissance Madrid. Its name comes from the Austrian Habsburg dynasty, which reigned in Spain until 1700 and to which belongs to the important kings Philip II and Carlos I. The zone incorporates the small streets around the Calle Mayor, the Plaza de la Villa, where you find the City Council, the plaza de la Paja and the Plaza Mayor.
This neighborhood has a charm that makes it a favorite of both tourists and the local people of Madrid. It is one of the neighborhoods that provides the richest sense of authenticity and the real identity of Madrid. It is also surrounded, without the need for long journeys, with a long list of museums, cinemas, theaters and emblematic monuments where you can experience the culture of Madrid, both rich and varied. A mere two minutes walk from the emblematic sites of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, Royal Palace, the Gran Via and the Retiro Park. The metro station in La Latina is at the heart of this neighborhood, making it the most efficient and easy way of getting to the area particularly due to its high traffic and busy pedestrian streets.
From the Iglesia de San Francisco el Grande you can go all the way to the Carrera de San Francisco. The Plaza San Andrés is dominated by the dome of the chapel of San Isidro, which houses the museum of the same name. The museum shows much of the history of Madrid, from its beginnings as a fortress to its birth as a Muslim metropolis. The Museum of the Chapel of San Isidro also recounts the archaeological past of the city. It also contains an art exhibition and the traditions associated with the patron saint of Madrid, San Isidro.
The street Cava Baja, close to here, has excellent restaurants, among them the renowned Lucio. In the Plaza de la Cebada originally the local market, which was demolished in 1956 and rebuilt as we see it today. From there, look for the calle Almendro and the famous tavern with the same name. Not far away is Plaza de Cascorro, in the heart of the popular street there is a Sunday market held, the Rastro: the outdoor market well known throughout Spain, which takes place every Sunday.