The Squares of La Latina

The Squares of La Latina: Madrid

Housed in a building that was once home to 18th-century writer and philosopher Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos, this beautifully curated apartment blends history and modern comforts in dazzling style.

Featuring sparkling white walls decked with mirrors and earthy-toned artworks, there’s a feeling of bohemian chic in the carefully chosen ornaments that bring together the home’s minimalist aesthetic to great effect. Make yourself comfortable on the inviting sofa with a glass of Spanish wine or gather around the dining table for an at-home tapas feast when you’re not out sampling La Latina’s renowned restaurant and bar scenes.

The bedroom, meanwhile, is a calm and comfortable space designed with a dreamy night’s sleep in mind, and there’s even a desk space here too should the building’s authorly history inspire you to pen some prose. Factor in the thoroughly modern bathroom with its luxurious rainfall shower, and you’ve got everything you need for a carefree, relaxing stay.

When it comes to sightseeing, your La Latina neighbourhood offers a maze of narrow lanes filled with tapas bars and cantinas to discover, while bargain hunters won’t want to miss the El Rastro flea market held each Sunday, a ten-minute walk away. Elsewhere, bustling Plaza Mayor is a nine-minute walk, the Royal Palace of Madrid is a fifteen-minute stroll and the world-famous Museo Nacional del Prado is eighteen minutes away on foot.


Home truths:
*This home is on the ground floor, accessed via a communal courtyard
*At capacity, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living room – this will be at the expense of lounge space, however, so we think this home is better suited to two adults
*The bedroom doesn't have any external windows, so lacks natural light
*There's a laptop-friendly workspace
*An initial supply of toiletries is provided
*Out of respect for the neighbours, please keep noise levels to a minimum after 11 pm
*You'll receive an in-person check-in
*We recommend skipping the car here and using Madrid's public transport instead – La Latina station is a three-minute walk away