60 Balconies Recoletos Urban Stay

"This was our FIFTH visit to 60 Balconies. We could not have been more satisfied with the accommodation and location. This is immensely more comfortable than any hotel. The apartments are large, clean and well appointed with everything you could need: a full kitchen with cutting boards, scissors, can openers, washing machine with detergent, Nespresso coffee maker, shampoo, body gel, and a lock box. It is located near Chueca near the San Antón market and tons of shopping and cool eats like Celso y Manolo. It is about 10 minutes walking to El Retiro park and 15-20 minutes to the Plaza Mayor. You are far enough away from all of the tourists to enjoy the local scene without being too far from major attractions. Don’t miss the Flamenco show at the cultural center just around the corner from 60 Balconies. Advice for 4 guests: pay for the more expensive apartment (3B) instead of the apartments with the pullout sofa beds."

"Perfect location. Easy walking distance to most famous spots, including Mercado Markets and the Plaza Mayor. Flamenco across street. Absolutely spotless. Lovely outdoor space. Reception most helpful."

"This was a different hotel experience, as our room was really an apartment with a lot of space compared to the Central Madrid hotels we had been staying in. This hotel doesn’t offer a pool or gym (that we know about), but feels like you are in an @irBNB. Our room had 2 full bathrooms, a Murphy bed, a Queen (?) bed, full kitchen with washing machine (great for the laundry piling up in your suitcase — but NO dryer, just a rack), living room. Location is great and close to various attractions. The block is quiet and a short walk in any direction you can find restaurants and shops. Les Jardines de Retiro is a short distance and very much worth a visit."