Madrid holiday rentals

Barrio de Las Letras is a great base if you want to spend your days exploring Madrid’s world-class museums, such as Prado Museum, Reina Sofia Museum and Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. Atocha Museos offers contemporary accommodation only a short stroll from the Golden Triangle of Art. The literary quarter is also packed with tapas bars, restaurants and cafes, particularly around Plaza de Santa Ana.

Located east of Malasana, Chueca has been the centre of queer life in Madrid since the late 1980s. Home to plenty of bars and clubs, the historic neighbourhood is also popular with foodies due to the wealth of places to dine, from tapas bars to upscale restaurants. Try to book early if you are visiting Madrid during the annual Pride festival and parade in July, as hotels are generally booked out months in advance. Visitors will find many self-catering Madrid holiday homes in this area, such as the Figueroa Design apartments.

Booking a Madrid holiday rental with self-catering facilities allows you to save money while you’re in Madrid by preparing your own meals. This is a great option if you have dietary restrictions or are travelling with young children. Self-catering holiday homes are also usually more spacious and offer practical facilities such as washing machines. MiniEstudios Plaza de Espana boasts a great central location and a fully equipped kitchen.

East of the centre, Paseo del Prado is a quiet, picturesque neighbourhood that is ideal for families. A great base for exploring the city, it has good public transport connections to the rest of the city. The nearby El Retiro Park is a great place for children to spend time outdoors. Apartamentos Madrid Alfonso XII 22 in Paseo del Prado is within walking distance of shops, museums, the botanical gardens and kid-friendly restaurants.