Emphasising both comfort and design, owners made a space with bold colours, exposed brick, graphic prints and other funky decor elements.

All rooms look out onto Plaza de España or Gran Via… if you can turn your attention away from the 40” smart TV and free WiFi.

Walking distance to sights, bites, shops, theatres and the metro – what else could you need?

Fabulously located right around the corner from Gran Via.

The perfect sightseeing home base, steps from Gran Vía and mins from Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.

The perfect starting point: you’re set literally on the famous Gran Via & mere steps to the metro.

19th-century building, 21st-century style – tucked in the lovely Salamanca district (boutiques, boutiques, boutiques).

Primo spot in the centre, steps from the aptly-named Plaza Mayor and even closer to the boutique-lined Gran Via.

Spot-on location that’s literally on the Gran Via + strollable to cool spots like the Plaza España and the Royal Palace.

Situated in a Hayón-designed icon just outside the centre, perf for a low-key vibe yet easy access to hotspots like the Gran Vía.

Central location is blister-free walking distance from plentiful shopping, dining and the metro station at Puerta del Sol.

Excelente location near plenty of shops & restaurants and only a short walk from Grand Via.

Suuuuper crazy-ultra-central home base in lovely Madrid, literally 50 giant steps from Puerta del Sol (someone counted!).

20th-century building effortlessly blends classic comfort with mod cons like free WiFi.

A restored royal residence, all sumptuous leather, dark wood paneling and elegant, curvaceous furniture. Crown, please.

Lovely fully-equipped modern apartments let you live like a local (if only for the night).