 This modern two bedroom apartment of 78 m2 is suitable for up to 6 guests. You will find a double bed in the first bedroom and twin beds in the second bedroom. In the large living room there is a double sofa-bed. For more comfort there are two bathrooms with showers. Nearby are the most important commercial districts of Madrid; as well as in the neighborhood are the major monuments of the “Madrid de los Austrias” district, which include the Royal Palace, the Opera House “Teatro de la Opera”, “La Almudena” Cathedral. The apartment in situated in a historical building. In the building we have four apartments, so it's ideal for small groups: Apartment Arenal Suite, Apartment Arenal Standard and Apartment Arenal Junior.
Apartment description:
First Bedroom: Double bed, lamps, wardrobe.
Second bedroom: Twin beds, lamps, wardrobe.
Living room: Double sofa-bed, DVD, TV (Satellite), Hi Fi, table.
First bathroom: Shower, toilet, washbasin.
Second bathroom: Shower, toilet, washbasin. Kitchen: All crockery and cutlery, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, juicer, coffee maker, blender.
General facilities: Iron, hair dryer, bed linen and towels, washing machine/dryer, DVD player, internet connection, heating.
Address: Calle Arenal 18, Madrid
Nearby points of interest: - Convent of Las Descalzas Reales
El Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, literally the Monastery of Barefoot Royals, resides in the former palace of King Charles I of Spain and Isabel of Portugal. Their daughter, Joan of Austria, founded this convent of nuns of the Poor Clare order in 1559.
- San Gines
The church of San Ginée, in Madrid, is one of the oldest churches in that city. It is situated on the Calle Arenal. References to it appear in documents dating from the ninth century. Originally built in Mudejar style (of the structure only the campanile survives), it was rebuilt in 1645.
- Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol (Spanish for "Gate of the Sun") is one of the most well known and busiest places in Madrid. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the traditional eating of the Twelve Grapes and the beginning of a new year. The New Year's celebration has been broadcast live on TV since 31 December 1962.
- Chocolateria San Gines
The Chocolatería San Ginés is a café at Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, in central Madrid, in a passageway close to San Ginés church, west of the Puerta del Sol. It has served principally chocolate con churros (hot chocolate and churros) since 1894. Coffee and cakes are also available.
- Plaza Mayor
The Plaza Mayor was built during the Habsburg period and is a central plaza in the city of Madrid. It is located only a few blocks away from another famous plaza, the Puerta del Sol. The Plaza Mayor is rectangular in shape, measuring 129 by 94 meters, and is surrounded by three-story residential buildings having 237 balconies facing the Plaza. It has a total of nine entranceways. The Casa de la Panadería, serving municipal and cultural functions, dominates the Plaza Mayor.
- Teatro Real
The Teatro Real (literally Royal Theatre) or simply El Real (as it is known colloquially), is a major opera house located in Madrid. The theatre stages around seventeen opera titles (both own productions and co-productions with other major European opera houses) per year, as well as two or three major ballets and several recitals. |
