Calle del Mesón de Paredes, Madrid
2 bedrooms
54m2
0 bathroom
4 people
Welcome to The Gilded Apartment, my colourful, characterful home in Lavapiés, right in central Madrid. “Gilded” comes from the gold touches throughout the flat and the Art Deco vibe I love.
Lavapiés is one of Madrid’s most vibrant and multicultural neighbourhoods, with African, Indian, Latin American, Asian, Japanese and Spanish influences on your doorstep, as well as great cafés, vintage shops and the much-loved Mercado de San Fernando.
Lavapiés metro is just a few minutes’ walk away. One stop takes you to Sol, the pulsating heart of Madrid, and one stop to Atocha station for travel throughout Spain. The Reina Sofía is about fifteen minutes away on foot, with the Prado and Retiro just beyond.
Despite the lively location, the apartment is quiet as it is set far back from the street and faces a quiet interior courtyard. It’s a real home rather than a cookie-cutter rental, with comfortable beds, quality linen, plenty of storage, a well-equipped kitchen and a dedicated desk.
There’s no air conditioning, but powerful ceiling fans and good insulation help keep the apartment comfortable in summer. Electric heating keeps it cosy in winter and often doesn’t need to run constantly.
If you’re looking for a traditional, very quiet Madrid barrio, Lavapiés may not be for you. But if you love a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere, art, great food and the energy of real Madrid, you won’t be disappointed.
Rental conditions
The monthly rent includes water and high-speed fibre internet. Electricity is charged separately according to actual consumption (typically approximately €50–€100 per month). A mandatory €150 professional end-of-tenancy cleaning fee applies and is disclosed as part of the booking conditions.
Temporary rental
This property is offered exclusively under a Spanish temporary residential tenancy agreement (contrato de arrendamiento de vivienda temporal) and is not offered as a permanent or habitual residence.
Tenants must have a genuine, justified and verifiable temporary reason for their stay in Madrid while maintaining their habitual residence elsewhere. This may include studies, temporary employment, a professional assignment, a digital-nomad stay or another legitimate temporary reason. The reason for the temporary stay will be stated in the rental agreement and appropriate supporting documentation will be required.
Empadronamiento
Empadronamiento is not automatically included or guaranteed. For stays of at least six months, requests may be considered where the applicable requirements of Madrid City Council are met and this remains compatible with the documented temporary nature of the tenancy. Madrid City Council currently requires a rental contract with a minimum duration of six months when the rental contract is used as the standard evidence of occupation for padrón registration. If empadronamiento is important to you, please raise this before booking.
Tenant requirements
Students and working professionals are welcome. Employed applicants will be asked to provide their employment contract and three most recent payslips. As a general affordability criterion, the combined net monthly income of the tenants should be approximately three times the monthly rent approximately (€4,000
Students and applicants who do not meet the standard income requirement may still be considered where an appropriate guarantor or another guarantee arrangement permitted by applicable law is agreed before the booking is confirmed.
All tenants must successfully complete ID verification through the HousingAnywhere platform. Applicants who are not EU citizens must also provide evidence of the appropriate visa or residence authorisation for their stay in Spain, such as a student, work or digital-nomad visa/authorisation, as applicable.
Amenities
Desk
Dish washer
Dryer
Television
Washing Machine
Rules
Pets not allowed
Smoking not allowed
Events not allowed- Not suitable for families with children
Children not allowed- Infants not allowed
Cancellation Policy
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