Queen of the Castle

Queen of the Castle: Community of Madrid

Malasaña is famous for being slightly outrageous, which is probably why Queen of the Castle is in it. A tour of this home reveals a glamorous hybrid design theme that balances modern baroque-inspired pieces with jungle and safari themes – dear lovers of minimalism, you might want to stay elsewhere. But if gold-coated flora and fauna with an occasional crown-cum-skull ensemble sound like heaven to you, then you'll find Queen of the Castle an absolute delight. Not to mention that you'll be within walking distance to Puerta del Sol and the vibrant neighbourhood of Chueca.

Home truths:
* We hate to disappoint, but the golden items aren't made out of real gold
* This home doesn't have good views, unfortunately – you'll have to settle for the design
* The bedrooms don't have a lot of storage
* There are several steps leading to the elevator – those with limited mobility or heavy suitcases beware
* Although the kitchen is well-equipped with appliances, it doesn't have the basic staples