Description Painter of Light: Madrid

Charming and bright, this studio apartment sits just steps away from Sol Metro station, with easy access to the city's biggest and best attractions. On a higher floor of a traditional period building, it comes with character features, modern comforts and bags of natural light from its three Juliet balconies. White walls and wood floors make for a timeless canvas while smart furnishings keep everything very much in the 21st Century.

It's not a huge space but it's neatly laid out with zones for cooking, eating, lounging and sleeping, and there's an immaculate shower room off the sleeping area, making this perfect for a couple, a solo traveller or even a small family. Step outside and this lively area is packed with buzzing tapas bars and some of the city's best shopping. An ideal base for dabbling in these delights, this convenient home is an easy choice.

Home truths:
*A studio apartment, there's no separate bedroom here
*The shower pressure here isn't the strongest, and some guests found that the hot water ran out quickly
*The third guest would be sleeping on the sofa bed – this would be best suited to a child
*You'll be on the fourth floor, without a lift – this home won't be for everybody
*Earlier or later check-in/check-out may be possible on request
*There's no parking here but the host can suggest some paid parking garages nearby