Recommended apartments and holiday homes in Madrid

Also in Madrid, as in all major European capitals, holiday flats are becoming more and more popular. Staying in a flat instead of a hotel is a different way of travelling, chosen by those who do not like the rigidity of hotel accommodation and want to feel at home even when travelling.

Madrid is a city that is particularly suited to staying in a flat: with an incredible amount of museums and attractions to visit and an unbridled nightlife, a holiday in Madrid can be tiring if you don’t have the right place to relax.

The large number of flats in Madrid allows you to find exactly what you need. There are luxurious flats with every comfort and others that are simpler but functional. Almost all of them now have free wifi and air conditioning, the latter not to be overlooked if you are travelling in summer.

As with hotels, the advice is to book flats as early as possible as this gives you a wider choice and a better chance of getting a good price.

Recommended flats in Madrid

We have selected for you the best holiday flats in Madrid, chosen for value for money, location and services available, including both low cost and luxury flats. There’s something for everyone!

Why choose a flat

There are many advantages to booking a flat in Madrid instead of a hotel: here are the main ones.

• A hybrid between a hotel and a holiday flat by the sea or in the mountains, a flat in a tourist city can be booked for just one night. It provides you with maximum privacy, just like a home, and the comfort of a hotel: in case of need, you can always count on the person who rented you the flat.
• For groups of friends it is often the most convenient choice because the price of a flat divided by the number of people it can accommodate is cheaper than the price of several hotel rooms. Furthermore, cooking your own meals instead of dining every night at a restaurant cuts the cost of the holiday considerably.
• Sleeping in a flat is a particularly recommended choice for families: children will have more space to play, while parents will appreciate comforts such as a washing machine and a relaxation area with sofa.
• The flat is often a forced choice for those travelling with a pet because many hotels do not accept them or charge a very expensive supplement. Although animals are more frequently allowed in flats than in hotels, always pay attention to this detail before booking.

How to book a flat in Madrid

Just as with a hotel, you can book a flat in Madrid online: you enter the dates of your holiday and in real time you’ll be returned with a list of available flats, from which you can choose the one that best suits your needs.

Also for flats, as for hotels, a credit card is usually required to guarantee the reservation.

The check in procedure varies depending on the flat you choose: in many cases there is a reception, just like in hotels. And if there is not? Some agencies that rent holiday flats send the guest an access code to type in in order to enter; others send one of their employees to open the door for you once you arrive.

Some flats require a security deposit to cover any damage done to property or the structure, which is normally charged at check in; in other cases a pre-authorisation is made on your credit card. If you have not caused any damage, the money is returned to you upon check-out.

Before booking, please check whether the final cleaning fee is included in the price.