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BRIGHT&Central-SOL Apartment

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining
Food and drink

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 45.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid
  • Puerta del Sol
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Gran Via
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Plaza Mayor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BRIGHT&Central-SOL Apartment

My new premium apartment Velazquez Boutique Suite is my last design project. It is the best
Bright 1br apartment, with capacity for 6 people.  The suite for those wanting a little bit of luxury on their doorstep in this MULTI BALCONY SUITE! An absolute must for anyone wanting to get to discover the real city center of Madrid

Situated in one of the city´s oldest and most famous neighbourhoods, this elegant vacational rental suite is in one of the best locations in Madrid. Situated in a peatonal street, it is a mere stones throw from numerous popular Madrid landmarks and lively neighbourhoods.

The bright living room has three spectacular balconies with lots of natural light. A convenient double glass isolation makes you see but not hear.
Beautifully decorated in warm, neutral colours, parquet flooring features throughout and exclusive and original artwork adorns the walls and the Belgiam wallpaper.

It is furnished with a 3-seater sofa which becomes a comfortable king bed size (1.60cmx200cm) an antique wooden coffee table, a 32 inches Samsung TV. A french style chest is the master piece of this cozy living room
The white bright Tulip design dining table for 4 people with Eiffel Eames chairs bring some light to the living room.
The master bedroom is a two balcony unique space , with a 1.40 cm bed provided with nice and comfortable bed linen. Grey silver wallpaper and white classical reading lamps.

There is a bathroom with a walk-in shower. The kitchen is full equipped with refrigerator / freezer, ceramic hob (stove),microwave and washing machine. 

AMENITIES 

-5 balcony veranda with balustrade.
-AC and heater (both in the living and bedroom) for each season. 
-Free fast WI-FI. 
-3 seater white Sleeper sofa that becomes a wide bed(1.60cmx200cm) 
-32 inches Samsung TV.
-Towels, duvet, bed linens of high quality
-Microwave/ Grill 
-Full equipped kitchen: Fridge-freezer, microwave washer, ceramic hob (stove).
-Espresso coffee maker, toaste, kettle
-Drying clothes rack.
-Baby cot under demand.


ABOUT THE AREA

Puerta del Sol ( XVIII century) is now Madrid's most popular central square among locals, where main events take place year round (as celebrating New Years Eve).

The heart of the "old city" or what is referred to as Austrian Madrid. Adjacent to the square is the Preciados Shopping District.
Many restaurants, cafés and bars nearby and just a short distance away is the Plaza de Santa Ana, where there are many relaxing terraces for outdoor dining.

Gran Via, just 2 minutes up the street, embodies a century of Madrid's history. You will find large cinemas halls, elegant hotels, and lots of grand architecture along this vibrant avenue. Just off Gran Via, Fuencarral street is the trendiest Shopping District.

As the geographic centre of the city, the Puerta del Sol has excellent metro and bus communications, and the Atocha train station is a 20 minute walk or just three metro stops away. There is a fast connection from the airport to Sol. Once there, you won't need public transportation to getting to the apartment, or most attractions.




WALKING DISTANCES to some landmarks: 

-Sol Square: 1 minute.
-Fuencarral street: 3 minutes, the trendiest Shopping District.
-Shopping at Gran Via Avenue: 2 minutes. 
-Royal Palace: 6 minutes. 
-Relax at Sabatini Royal Gardens: 6 minutes. 
-Opera Theatre: 5 minutes.
-"Museum Mile": 10 minutes.


Based on the fact that the apartment is located in the heart of the city, you can expect a bit of lively noise It is the famous "Madrid alive". But you will also have the benefit of going to principal places and things you "must do" walking.

House Rules

-Standart check in: from 2 to 10pm .This is flexible if there isn't any other check out on the same day. Check in after 10 pm has a fee of 25€.
-Standart check out , always before 11.00 am (after : penalty 25€).But if you are going to stay longer in the city, you can leave the luggage on the corridor of the 4 apartments
-Please take care of the recently painted walls. They are sensible to jeans and suitcases scratches.
-Strictly no candles or smoke allowed at home.
-You get 3 keys: one for building entrance door downstairs, one for Suites main door and one for the apartment. Lost key replace fee: 50€
-Lost remote control TV / AC replace fee: 100€
-Please leave the apartment reasonably clean and tidy. Do not leave dirty dishes, don't leave food in the fridge, nor wet towels inside the washer, thanks.
-Be so kind to dispose trash into the gray and orange container placed at the entrance downstairs, from 5 pm. During Agoust month only at the street, calle Montera , after 9 pm.

That's enough for now. Enjoy your stay!

Property manager

Marga Casanova

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Madrid

Located in Madrid, this apartment is in the city centre. Royal Palace of Madrid and Puerta de Alcalá are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Madrid Amusement Park and Madrid Zoo Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Bernabéu Stadium or WiZink Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

What's nearby

  • Puerta del Sol - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gran Via - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Prado Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sol Station - 3 min walk
  • Madrid Recoletos Station - 17 min walk
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪C & Tapas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin´España - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Takos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ciudad de Tui - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪100 Montaditos - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BRIGHT&Central-SOL Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BRIGHT&Central-SOL Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BRIGHT&Central-SOL Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BRIGHT&Central-SOL Apartment located?

Located in Madrid Centro, this apartment building is steps away from El Oso y el Madrono and Puerta del Sol. Gran Via and Plaza Mayor are also within 10 minutes. Sol Station and Gran Via Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 56 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Apartment was really well located, comfy, quiet, and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent central apartment, perfect for shopping and site seeing

This was a very good apartment which was perfectly located for our trip. Some extra bedding would have useful as it was incredibly cold but it was unseasonably cold. We would have appreciated a small coffee pod machine but overall we enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great loction,great acces c’ean apt

Great for 2,3,or 4 persons 2 rooms clean bathroom kitchen only sofas in living room need to change
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arn S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

NOT RECOMMENDED

Allowed to enter early and the owner will use this as an excuse BUT as soon as we walked in we knew this apartment is not acceptable. 1. The owner has taken what was a big apartment and split it into 4 units to maximize profit. The place is described as upscale but the posted images are not accurate. The rooms are incredibly small and tucked into two corners. There is a large square column a few inches from the kitchen. The bathroom smelled of mold. Cleanliness has nothing to do with these problems. Of course the owner refused any refund and we left immediately without staying and found another place at a considerable price so you can see how unacceptable it was to us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cathrine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

I like the location. It is a few steps away from the metro and restaurants as well as shopping. The place was clean with comfortable beds. Love the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in Madrid

Margarita’s 2 bedroom apartment in Madrid was just perfect! Beautifully decorated and in the best location. We walked to all the main attractions easily and it is surrounded by loads of cafes and restaurants. Margarita was super friendly and gave great local recommendations. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Thank you for hosting us! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

gwen m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t ask for a better location makes Madrid so walkable!J

This apartment was very well appointed and it’s always great to see air conditioning even if we didn’t need it in October. The beds were very comfortable and it was great to have the two bedrooms! The best thing was the location you go right out your front door and you are in the heart of Central old town right next to the Plaza de la Puerta del Sol;. And Plaza Mauir is a few steps past that! It’s always great for a seniors to have an elevator in a European rental! Margarita was very very prompt, helping us and answering questions…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip with friends

Great location and property
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spain getaway

I came with my sister and our husbands. Marga is a very good communicator; she made sure we have the necessary information to entering the house. Was a little bit confusing but we managed to figure it out (our experience was funny too). The location is great and close to everything and police station is just next door. I wouldn’t mind staying there again if there’s a next time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Had a great stay here! Everything we wanted to do over the week in Madrid was only a 10-15 minute walk away. We were occasionally woken up by people on the street coming back from the bars late at night/early morning, but maybe that’s on us for not being out with them. The apartment was secure and cozy.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful apartment in great part of Madrid

We had a great time in Madrid. The apartment is steps from metro, restaurants, grocery and shopping. We used the metro daily for our excursions to different parts of Madrid and beyond. The apartment is spacious and has an elevator, so there was no lugging luggage up and down steps. We ate all our meals out so we did not cook in the kitchen. One bedroom was very quiet and the other bedroom was noisy from the street noise, but we were so tired from our excursions that the noise was not an issure. Overall, much, much better than a cramped hotel room for us.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Madrid summer Apartment

The Velasquez apartment was perfectly located. Close to metro, bus and most of the major places you would want to visit in Madrid. We came in during a big weekend and were really pleased with the apartment. It's perfect for 2 people, full of light with lots of windows and balconies. Well kept and nicely decorated it became our home away from home. It had A/C which was helpful after the warm days in Madrid. Elevator made getting up and down very easy. We highly recommend this place. Convenient, private and centrally located!

2/10 Terrible

Rich R.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Be Warned

Good luck getting into apt. Need app to enter, apt is on busy street with noise all hours of the night. Bathroom smelled after 1 day...we have since moved on the Sevilla and Barcelona, both places the host greeted us at the apt. I would not stay in this location again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

Great Location, Great Apartment!

We spent several nights here and the location is excellent. Being right off Plaza del Sol, it was very easy to find. It also has convenient access to the metro, the train station, and a grocery store. Best of all, you could simply walk to must see sights such as The Prado. The bed was very comfortable, and the apartment had everything we needed. As some have mentioned, it can get loud at night, but hey, that's Madrid :) I'm a very light sleeper, but I brought ear plugs and slept just fine. Marga is super sweet. She even stopped by to say hi and shared lots of neat information about the city. We'd definitely stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lycette I., Los Angeles, CA

Lycette and Ken K.

My family of four had the pleasure of staying at Marga's charming apartment very conveniently located a block up from Puerta Del Sol. In a 19th century building, the apartment is very tastefully appointed, light and airy, sparkling clean, comfortable and with all the modern amenities. Marga has an eye for interior design and has created a lovely space in her apartment in which to retreat from the hustle and bustle that is central Madrid. Marga is especially kind and helpful, and we are most grateful to her for her attentiveness to any and all our needs. We had a great stay and look forward to a return visit in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Fabulous apartment in the heart of Sol!

We stayed 8 days at the beginning of Oct. we could walk to every thing we wanted to see from this central location. Also the Sol metro stop was a half block away for further afield trips, and easy airport access. We bought our groceries and wine from the store 2 blocks away, or ate out at any number of restaurants or cafes. The owner/manager were easy to deal with, the facilities were spotless. We would have enjoyed slightly larger, more comprehensive kitchen /cooking facilitites but it gave us an excuse to eat out more. Also there was some late night/early morning noise on the weekend, but yes that seems to be true in large vibrant cities such as Madrid. All in all we would totally recommend this lovely apartment!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pernille A.

Simply Perfect

We stayed in Madrid in Velazquez appartment with Madrid Boutique Suites and Marga Casanova. The apartment is exactly like the picture. Beautiful, clean and perfect for our one week vacation in Madrid. Everything worked as it should. Great with washing machine, since we didn’t bring much clothes, it was easy that we could wash along the way. The apartment has the best location. Very close to Sol and Sol Metro station. Close to Gran Via Metro. The city center is within walking distance, otherwise the public transport system works very well. If you like us, like some space an apartment is far better to prefer than a hotel room. Although we first came late Dani there to meet us and show us around the apartment. Communication with Marga has been really good from the start, all the necessary information, were given to us immediately right after the booking. Her assistant contacted us 14 days before, we were to arrive, so we got to confirm each other that everything was running as it should. We highly recommend Marga and Madrid Boutique Suites, and we hope we can stay here again next time we come to Madrid. Thomas & Pernille, Copenhagen.

2/10 Terrible

Kenyon W., Tampa

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Unacceptable

We found the place to be in poor condition, not currently suitable to host a family (or any other guests, for that matter), and in urgent need of maintenance and upkeep it to make it acceptable for guests to stay in the future. We have captured several pictures that illustrate my points, I wish there was a way to share them on Homeaway so everyone can see. Below is a list of some of the issues we’ve encountered: 1- Serious sanitary issues Mold was present throughout the bathroom: in the shower area, in all corners of the shower floors, inside and outside of the shower. Shower drain was slow and soap accumulates before being able to drain out. Kitchen, floors and furniture were dusty, or flat out dirty in some cases. Bathroom under construction Aside from the sanity issues above, upon arrival we were shown a vanity cabinet pulled out from the wall and sitting on the floor outside the bathroom. The lady that checked us in indicated that was “under repair”. Shower curtain fell off and had obviously been tried to hang on the wall in the past without success (judging by the marks on the walls) Overall apartment was worn down. Furniture was old, showing signs of abuse and damage. Sofas and beds were dusty and uncomfortable. Pull-out couch had a mattress that just can’t be slept on, the springs are coming through. Dining table is beat up at best. Services are sub-par compared to other properties in this price range. No personal attention whatsoever (outside of being given the keys and a 60 second walk through of the procedure to return the keys upon departure). No stock of any kind in the kitchen area. Only toilet paper provided, no other sanitary supplies. No coffee machine. No attention to detail at all. HomeAway listing is misrepresented. Photographs are overly staged and show seemingly much larger rooms and better looking furnishings. Description make it sound like a much higher end accommodation. Bathroom is tiny, poorly constructed with cheap materials and no amenities. Overall price does not match level of quality, amenities and service provided. We are frequent travelers of HomeAway and other similar short term property sites and have stayed at many properties before. We take pride in writing great reviews whenever appropriate, and this is our very first negative review. Last, but not least, it should be noted that the property owner was contacted about these issues and she never responded.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rajesh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekte Lage mitten in der Stadt, trotzdem nicht laut. Alles Sehenswürdigkeit zu Fuß zu erreichen.

Sehr gut gelegen, mega zentral. Sympathisches Haus. Check-in über eine App, aber dann hat alles gut funktioniert. Die Gastgeberin haben wir nicht gesehen. Gemütliche, recht kleine Schlafzimmer. Saubere, frische Bettwäsche und Handtücher. Küche sehr sparsam eingerichtet, zusammengesuchte Gläser, kein Salz oder Pfeffer. Aber ein frischer Schwamm. Bad zweckmäßig, zeitweise unangenehm riechend, was bei älteren Häusern eben vorkommen kann. 3 Balkone, die man faktisch nicht nutzen kann. Leider war der Hebel des Fensterladens im Wohnzimmer festgerostet, so dass wir während des ganzen Zeitraumes kein Tageslicht hatten. Wir haben dies reklamiert, aber es wurde uns nur erklärt, wie man den Fensterladen öffnet, was ja bei diesem einen absolut nicht ging. Auch das haben wir erklärt, aber danach nie wieder etwas von der Vermieterin gehört. Schade, schon wäre es gewesen, wenn sich jemand darum gekümmert hätte.. aber es war trotzdem nett. Insgesamt wirkt die Wohnung größer, heller und herrschaftlicher als in Realität. Sie Wohnzimmereinrichtung ist etwas abgewohnt. Die Lage entschuldigte das aber alles! 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lage und Wohnung

perfekte Lage. Schöne Wohnung.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Carme C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Bonito

No hemos podido abrir los porticones del balcón. Todo lo otro muy bien . Saludos
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Céntrico y acogedor

Muy recomendable para estancias cortas, muy bien comunicado a pie o en transporte público. A pocos metros tienes restaurantes, tiendas y el Corte Inglés. Camas cómodas, con aire acondicionado en las habitaciones. Como el balcón da a una calle lateral, estuvimos muy tranquilos sin ruidos aun estando en pleno corazón de Madrid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sol in May 2022

We were looking for somewhere central with two bedrooms and space. This property offered all we needed. Nice lift, very clean and modernised apartment and couldn’t be more central. Once I got used to the restaurant below my window it was ¡ ideal !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marga Casanova

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Bienvenidos al mundo de Marga Casanova! Soy Marga, diseñadora de interiores, española nacida en Madrid. Mi trayectoria comenzó con el diseño y distribución de textil hogar, que siempre esta muy presente en mis proyectos. Otra parte importante en mis obras son las tapicerías herencia de mi abuelo propietario de una de las mejores empresas del sector en los años 60.
Me encanta viajar, tengo grandes amigos en Portugal, Bélgica e Italia…donde me siento como en casa. Así me gustaría recibir a mis nuevos huéspedes en Madrid Boutique Suites: cinco apartamentos vacacionales diseñados con elegancia clásica y elementos de diseño puntuales. Todo un eclecticismo reflejo de un Madrid cultural, elegante y moderno a su vez. Situados en la mejor ubicación posible, justo en la puerta del Sol, centro neurálgico de la ciudad.
Con una comunicación abierta y plena confianza,te atenderemos personalmente para un feliz hospedaje en Madrid.

Languages:

English, Spanish