Small, light and cozy apartment (30...

Small, light and cozy apartment (30m2) located in the heart of Madrid, close to Puerta del Sol and the main museums (5 min walking).<br />
4th floor without lift.<br />
Perfect for couple (but there is also a sofa bed for 2 more people).<br />
Air conditioning, heat, chimney, terrace.<br />
Spanish, French and English spoken.

Welcome to our neighborhood in Madrid, Barrio de Las Letras or the Neighborhood of the Writers. There are so many things to think about when selecting where to live in Madrid. I can at least guide you through this wonderful historic district.<br />
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The apartment is located in the heart of Madrid, and thus the oldest and arguably the most historic part as well. Bordered by Plaza de Sol, Prado, and the Reina Sofia Museum of Modern Art, this area is easily accessible by line 1 on the metro or about five different buslines that run up along in front of the Prado.<br />
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Our area is a very working/living neighborhood, in the sense that most of the owners in our building own businesses down below such as a hair salon or the drycleaners. It also a very traditional area in the sense that a lot of stores observe siestas, Spanish holidays and are closed on Sundays.<br />
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Another plus to this neighborhood is that all the narrow streets are closed off in the evening to traffic, only taxis, neighborhood residents, and emergency vehicles have a pass card to get through. This really makes the area conducive to outdoor cafes, and the typical 5pm Spanish stroll. Plus, it keeps it quiet in the late evenings. The exception being Huertas, of course, which is lined with bars, small clubs and traditional Spanish restaurants all with the black wrought iron that reminds me of the French Quarter in New Orleans.<br />
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Besides the wine bars and jazz clubs in the area, there are also two historical sites that are worth checking out. One is a plaque in front of the home of the great Spanish writer Cervantes, author of Don Quijote. Then down the street from his place is the playwright Lopa de Vega’s home, which you can tour. (and well worth it)<br />
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Barrio de Las Letras is great area to live in if you like to be near all the culture during the day and tapa hopping by night all with a mix of traditional and eccentric locals, as well as tourists.