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The Porcelain Penguin

  • 10 guests

  • 5 bedrooms

  • 4 bathrooms

    +1 extra toilet

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This is an elaborate home that impresses with the broad strokes as well as fine ones. An enviable structure with high ceilings and big windows is filled with custom-made furniture that leaves plenty of space to move around. We loved the use of space that puts desks, chairs and bold art pieces in unexpected places – against all odds, it works.


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What to expect


Highlights

This porcelain lamp

This porcelain lamp

The woolen fairy lights

The woolen fairy lights

These abstract paintings

These abstract paintings

The minimalist workspace

The minimalist workspace

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Home truths

    We felt that the bathrooms needed a style update

    The mattresses in this home are on the firmer side

    The living room windows are the only ones with a good view – the others look onto the inner courtyard of the building

    The WiFi is a bit patchy in the bedrooms

    We spotted some visible wear and tear, including a crack in the bathroom wall

About this stay


Amenities

Home cinema setup

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Washing machine

Dryer

Balcony

Bedrooms & bathrooms

5 bedrooms, 8 beds

4 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet

Extras


VIP services

Airport pick up

Arrange a chef

Cab booking

Daily cleaning

Fridge fills

Laundry and dry cleaning

Luggage storage

Restaurant reservations

Tickets and experience booking

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol is the epicentre of the city and home to Madrid’s most famous meeting point – ‘Oso y El Madroño’, the bear with the strawberry tree. The central square of this neighbourhood is quite literally where all the roads in the Iberian peninsula lead to, which means it’s really hard to get lost if this is where you want to go. This area is popular both day and night, with buskers, natives, and tourists snapping photos of some of Madrid’s most iconic sights.

Explore the area

Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Eat, shop, walk and explore Plaza Mayor

Eat, shop, walk and explore Plaza Mayor

With some of the most emblematic sights of Madrid, Plaza Mayor should be the first thing to see on your list.

See a show at Madrid’s opera house at Teatro Real

See a show at Madrid’s opera house at Teatro Real

Founded in 1818, this unique European opera house puts on productions with famous names from at home and abroad. Come and see what's on!

Up your gin game at Las Cuevas de Sandó

Up your gin game at Las Cuevas de Sandó

An underground haven of sophistication, perfect for sipping something ice cold after a long day. Cuevas de Sandó has a highly curated selection of the world's best gins and spirits.

Dine the 'Madrileño' way at La Bola

Dine the 'Madrileño' way at La Bola

Locally recommended, La Bola is a typical Spanish restaurant that has had its doors open for more than 150 years.

Visit the Convent of las Descalzas Reales

Visit the Convent of las Descalzas Reales

Rich widows and unmarried daughters used to bring their dowries when they joined, and it was forbidden to sell or display such treasures. Visit the few remaining nuns and curiosities.

Catch a musical at Lope de Vega Theatre

Catch a musical at Lope de Vega Theatre

Although this theatre was used as a cinema for many years, it lead the conversion of Gran Via into Madrid's Broadway. A one-stop-shop for a great night out.

Indulge in churros at San Ginés

Indulge in churros at San Ginés

Churros in Madrid are almost compulsory. We recommend San Ginés, one of the oldest chocolate shops in the city.

Get your avo toast at La Rollerie

Get your avo toast at La Rollerie

A locally recommended brunch café with a beautiful interior. La Rollerie has a good variety of breakfasts and an outside terrace for those want their eggs al fresco.

Mingle with like-minded foodies at San Miguel market

Mingle with like-minded foodies at San Miguel market

Originally built in 1916, this market encapsulates the contemporary essence of all the types of Spanish cuisine–and with over 10 million visitors a year, it's a real gastronomic hub.

Escape to El Invernadero de Salvador Bachiller

Escape to El Invernadero de Salvador Bachiller

Those who love this restaurant call it a peaceful oasis in Gran Via. Its menu is small, yet concise, popular especially during brunch–and with vegans.

See the postcard sights at Puerta del Sol

See the postcard sights at Puerta del Sol

From the famous Tio Pepe sign to the statue of Charles III, Puerta del Sol offers some of Madrid's most famous sights in one place.

Get around

Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas

1 hr 0 min

Subway station

Opera

2 min

Train station

Príncipe Pío

17 min

Bus stop

Opera

2 min

Local shops & services

Supermarket

3 min

Cafe

3 min

Pharmacy

4 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Events possible (with prior approval)

No pets

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 15:00

Departure before 11:00

On floor 3, has a lift

Air con

Wifi speed: 255Mbps

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    5

    days

    Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.

Host


This home is managed by RAFAEL

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Raul and his team always had the passion for travelling and meeting new people. This passion only got bigger when they ventured into the world of hosting. Knowing everything that's hip and happening in Madrid, you are in for a world of experiences.

Registration or licence number: VT-2630.

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