Galileo I

In short

A one-bedroom in the heart of Chamberí, where a private fifth-floor balcony opens onto a quiet interior of rooftops and open sky, a breakfast spot above one of Madrid's most local barrios.

Living here

Galileo is a quieter, tree-lined street next to Alberto Aguilera, in the middle of Chamberí, a barrio of long-standing neighbors, good food and everyday markets. Plaza de España, Moncloa, and the Parque del Oeste are within walking distance, perfect for long weekend walks beneath the pines. Several metro lines and bus routes nearby put the rest of Madrid within easy reach. It's Chamberí at its most livable.

The apartment

The apartment sits on the fifth floor of a building with an elevator, and the first thing you notice is the light. The living area is open concept, with a leather sofa, a round dining table and natural tones that feel Mediterranean. The kitchen is fully equipped with a vitroceramic stovetop, microwave, refrigerator and washing machine, so dinners at home are easy to plan. A large-screen TV and air conditioning for July afternoons complete the room.

The balcony is the hero here: private and set high above the street, with room for a breakfast table and chairs. Pan con tomate in the morning sun is a true luxury in Madrid. The view looks onto an interior of buildings, with nothing directly in front, so the space feels open and quiet.

The main bedroom is spacious and filled with light, with a private closet for a full wardrobe. The renovated bathroom has a generous shower and a suspended vanity.

What to know before booking

Arrival is from 15:00 and departure before 11:00. Arrival or departure between 21:00 and 09:00 can be arranged in advance. There is a €25 supplement, paid in cash on arrival, which goes in full to the person who comes out to meet you.

We welcome you with a complimentary set of essentials. If you would like them replenished during your stay, get in touch and we will arrange it at cost.

Cleaning during your stay is available whenever you want it: €60 for a two-hour visit, or €80 including fresh bed linen and towels.

Pets are welcome in many of our apartments. Tell us which apartment you have in mind and we will confirm. There is an additional cleaning charge of €200.

These are homes in residential buildings, so we ask that evenings stay quiet after 22:00. Having friends over is never a problem. If you are planning something larger, write to us at [email protected]. Depending on the apartment and its building, it is often possible, with an additional deposit.

Your card holds a deposit, between €250 and €1,000 depending on the apartment, and you see the amount before you pay. Nothing is charged and nothing leaves your account. It is released at the end of your stay. Should there ever be damage, we would speak to you first, with the detail in front of us.

Water, electricity and heating are included, up to €150 a month in studios and one-bedroom apartments and up to €250 a month in apartments of two bedrooms or more. If a month goes beyond that, the difference is settled from the deposit at the end of your stay and we show you the readings.

As this is a residential stay rather than a tourist one, we will ask you before arrival about the purpose of your stay and for a document supporting it. We will write to you with exactly what is needed, and someone will be there to sign the agreement with you when you arrive.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival, with a full refund.

Cancellations made less than 14 days before arrival are charged the full amount of the booking.

Once your stay has begun, you may shorten it. Give us at least 14 days’ notice before the new departure date and we refund the nights not used from that date.

If an apartment were unavailable for reasons beyond your control, you may choose between an equivalent apartment or a full refund.