LAGASCA CHARMING APARTMENT, Madrid

Located in the top-rated area of Madrid with an excellent location score of 9.4, this apartment sits on a quiet courtyard side street steps away from Calle Serrano's designer boutiques and the El Corte Inglés. Plaza Mayor, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (2 km), and El Retiro Park (18 minutes on foot) are all easily reachable. The nearest metro station is a very short walk, and the main shopping artery with flagship stores is 100 m away. A supermarket and a market are adjacent, and the Movistar Arena is a 15-minute walk. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is 11 km away.

The apartment has a compact layout but feels spacious thanks to thoughtful organisation. It includes a double bedroom, a separate living area with a sofa bed (convertible at extra charge), a dining table, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, and cookware. The bathroom is private and has good water pressure. The interior courtyard-facing units are quiet at night, and parquet floors, heating, and a washer/dryer add comfort. The apartment is suitable for a couple or solo traveller, and the sofa bed allows a third occupant at an added nightly fee.

Guests can prepare meals in the kitchenette, which comes with a microwave, stovetop, kettle, and Nespresso machine (with complimentary capsules). A large supermarket is in the building next door. Within a short walk, you will find a wide variety of restaurants including La Maruca, Restaurante Etimo, and O'Caldino, all rated highly. The area is also known for its tapas bars and cafés, offering plenty of choices for eating out.

There is no pool, spa, gym, or on-site leisure facilities. However, the location provides direct access to Madrid's leisure offer: El Retiro Park (18 minutes walk) for outdoor activities, the Salamanca district's designer shopping, and the culinary scene. The Movistar Arena is a 15-minute walk away for events and shows. The apartment itself is designed for rest between city exploration.

Key practical features include free and very fast Wi-Fi (593 Mbps) suitable for remote work and streaming, a lift (accessible parking available), and 24-hour front desk with a concierge. Express check-in/out and private key pickup make arrival and departure smooth. The host provides attentive WhatsApp communication. Safety features include CCTV, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms. An electric vehicle charging station is on-site, and nearby street parking is possible (€20/day public parking nearby is unreservable). Laundry and ironing facilities are available in the apartment.