Flat by the Mercado de San Miguel · central Madrid

🏛️ Elegant apartment next to the Mercado de San Miguel — Plaza del Conde de Miranda, Madrid There is one address in Madrid from which everything makes sense. One where you wake up, open the window and thirty seconds later you are in the capital's most famous market. Where Plaza Mayor is a two-minute walk away. Where the Royal Palace is seven. And where the Prado Museum is waiting after a quarter of an hour's gentle stroll through the historic centre. That address is Plaza del Conde de Miranda, right in Habsburg Madrid. The oldest district in the city, with its medieval alleys, centuries-old taverns and a unique atmosphere between the historic and the everyday. From the fifth floor of this building with a lift, Madrid opens up on foot, without limits and without needing to take the metro once. 🛏️ ROOMS The apartment sleeps 4 guests across two separate sleeping spaces: Bedroom (private): a comfortable, good-quality double bed (140x200 cm). Fitted wardrobe for organising your luggage. Full bed linen included. Living room (shared area): a double sofa bed (135x190 cm) with extra pillows and blankets. Perfect for the two additional guests. 🛁 BATHROOM A full bathroom with everything you need: — Shower with hot water — Shampoo and shower gel — Soap — Towels per guest — Hair dryer — Bath mat and mirror 🍳 KITCHEN A fully equipped kitchen for preparing breakfast or any meal of the day: — Fridge and freezer — Hob — Microwave — Coffee maker ☕ — Toaster — Teapot — Oil, salt and pepper — Pans and cookware — Plates, cutlery and wine glasses 🍷 🧺 LAUNDRY AND UTILITIES — Washing machine — Tumble dryer — Cleaning products included 🛋️ LIVING ROOM AND SHARED AREA A comfortable, bright space for relaxing or working: — TV — High-speed wifi 📶 — Air conditioning and central heating — Double sofa bed for additional guests — Blackout blinds for uninterrupted rest 🏢 THE BUILDING — 5th floor with a lift (note: there are 6 steps before the main entrance) — Private access for guests only — A building right in Madrid's historic centre 📍 LOCATION: NEXT TO THE MERCADO DE SAN MIGUEL From Plaza del Conde de Miranda, Madrid is easy to discover: 🛒 Mercado de San Miguel — 1 minute on foot. Madrid's most famous covered market. Pincho counters, oysters, vermouth, gourmet produce. Perfect for an aperitif or for discovering quality Spanish food. 🏛️ Plaza Mayor — 2 minutes on foot. The historic heart of Madrid. One of the largest and most imposing squares in Spain, with its baroque façades, long-standing bars and permanently lively atmosphere. 🏰 Royal Palace — 7 minutes on foot. The official residence of the Spanish Royal Family is the largest palace in Western Europe. The State Rooms, the Sabatini Gardens and the views from the terrace are essential. 🏟️ Almudena Cathedral — 8 minutes on foot. Madrid's cathedral, built over almost 100 years, with its neo-Gothic dome and imposing central nave. ⚓ La Latina — 5 minutes on foot. The most traditional neighbourhood in Madrid: El Rastro on Sundays, the best tapas taverns in the city and that authentic atmosphere of lifelong Madrid. 🏛️ Prado Museum — 15 minutes on foot along the Paseo del Arte. One of the most important art collections in the world. Velázquez's Las Meninas, Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights, Goya's Caprichos. 🏙️ Gran Vía — 10 minutes on foot. Madrid's main artery, with theatres, cinemas, shops and the pulse of the city at its fullest. 🌳 Retiro Park — 20 minutes on foot along the Paseo del Arte. Madrid's green lung, with its lake, Crystal Palace and historic gardens. 🚇 TRANSPORT The apartment is perfectly connected: — Sol metro (L1, L2, L3): 5 minutes on foot — Ópera metro (L2, L5, R): 5 minutes on foot — City buses with stops very close by — Easy airport access (Metro L8 from Nuevos Ministerios) — Atocha station: 20 minutes on foot / 10 minutes by metro 🎿 KEY FEATURES ✔ Air conditioning and central heating ✔ High-speed wifi ✔ Equipped kitchen with washing machine and tumble dryer ✔ TV ✔ Bed linen, towels and toiletries included ✔ Building with lift ✔ Blackout blinds for better rest ✔ Shampoo and shower gel 📋 HOUSE RULES 🕒 Check-in: from 15:00 🕙 Check-out: before 11:00 (€20/hour surcharge for late check-out not agreed in advance) 👥 Maximum capacity: 4 guests 🚭 No smoking (€150 penalty) 🐾 No pets 🎉 No parties or events 🔇 Quiet hours from 20:00 🧹 Extra cleaning available for an additional €45 🌟 WHY THIS APARTMENT? Madrid has thousands of apartments. Few have this address. Plaza del Conde de Miranda does not appear in many guidebooks. It is one of those small, charming squares known only to Madrileños and to travellers who take the time to get lost in the alleys of Habsburg Madrid. Surrounded by historic architecture, a minute from the capital's most visited market and two from Plaza Mayor. Being here is being at the centre of everything. No transport needed. No time lost on the metro. Just step out, walk and experience Madrid as intensely as possible. The apartment is comfortable, bright and has everything you need for a perfect stay. And the fifth floor with a lift guarantees quiet and views above the noise of the street. 💬 SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION Our team is available throughout your stay through the chat. We reply quickly. If you need restaurant recommendations, plans in the centre or help with anything, we are here. The aim is for you to enjoy Madrid without worrying about anything else. 🗺️ WHAT TO SEE AND DO FROM CONDE DE MIRANDA With this address as your base, you can plan a perfect visit to Madrid: Day 1 — Historic and Habsburg Madrid: — Mercado de San Miguel for breakfast or an aperitif — Plaza Mayor and around: arcades, Arco de Cuchilleros, Cava de San Miguel — Habsburg Madrid: Calle Mayor, Calle de Toledo, Plaza de la Villa — Royal Palace and Almudena Cathedral (a full morning) — Lunch in La Latina: tapas and pintxos at any bar on Cava Baja — Afternoon in Retiro: a walk, the lake and the Crystal Palace Day 2 — The Art Triangle: — Prado Museum: allow at least 2-3 hours (there is enough for a week) — Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: right next door, with an astonishing collection — The Paseo del Arte between museums — Barrio de las Letras for dinner: Huertas, Santa Ana Day 3 — Modern Madrid: — Gran Vía: theatres, shops and the most photogenic historic architecture — Malasaña: speciality coffee shops, design, alternative bars — Chueca: the most cosmopolitan district in Madrid — Mercado de San Antón for a midday aperitif Day 4 — Food and markets: — El Rastro if it is Sunday: Spain's most famous flea market, right next door — Lavapiés: world cuisine, century-old taverns, a multicultural atmosphere — Tapas at any tavern in La Latina Madrid offers far more, but four well-used days will give you a solid sense of the city. 🍽️ RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS AND BARS NEARBY The Conde de Miranda area concentrates some of the most interesting food in the centre: — Casa Botín (Calle de los Cuchilleros): the oldest restaurant in the world according to the Guinness Book. Roast suckling pig and lamb. Booking essential. — Sobrino de Botín: a classic of historic Madrid, two minutes from the apartment — La Latina taverns: dozens of traditional tapas options on Cava Baja and Cava Alta — Mercado de San Miguel: not just for tourists. Quality produce and an impressive atmosphere. — Casa Lucio: famous for its huevos rotos. A Madrid institution. — El Sobrino del Botín and the Arco de Cuchilleros: a perfect area for an evening of traditional Madrid cooking If you would like more specific recommendations tailored to your taste, just ask. 🏛️ HISTORIC CURIOSITIES OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD The neighbourhood the apartment is in is one of Madrid's most historic: — Plaza Mayor was built between 1617 and 1619 by the architect Juan Gómez de Mora. At 237 metres long, it was the setting for coronations, autos-da-fé and bullfights for centuries. — The Mercado de San Miguel occupies the site of an old medieval church. Its current cast-iron structure dates from 1916 and is one of the best examples of early 20th-century industrial architecture in Madrid. — Cava Baja was for centuries the road carts used to come down to the city's food market. Today it holds some of the most authentic taverns in Madrid. Walking these streets is walking through the history of Spain. 🎯 IDEAL FOR This apartment in Madrid's historic centre is perfect for: — Couples who want to experience Madrid intensely and with maximum culture — Small families with 2 children or groups of 4 friends looking for comfort and location — Travellers arriving in Madrid for the first time who want to see everything without needing transport — Lovers of history, art and Spanish food — Theatre and culture fans: historic Madrid has an inexhaustible cultural offer 🧳 PRACTICAL INFORMATION — The apartment is on the 5th floor (there are 6 short steps before the main entrance + a lift) — Self check-in: you will receive the access instructions before arriving — Supermarket: 5 minutes away (Carrefour Express at Sol, Día in La Latina) — Pharmacy: 2 minutes away — Parking: regulated street parking (ORA). Underground car parks at Plaza Mayor or Sol. — Wifi throughout the apartment