Trucos para encontrar el apartamento perfecto en Madrid (2)

2.- Hotel o Apartamento? Cuando es adecuado alojarnos en un Apartamento en Madrid

En nuestro anterior artículo explicamos las ventajas de alojarnos en un Hotel en Madrid teniendo en cuenta, principalmente la duración de nuestra estancia. Comentamos que cuando nuestra estancia va a ser inferior a 3 días, muchas veces, no merece la pena buscar un apartamento, sino que es más práctico buscar un hotel donde podamos descansar de las pocaas horas que nos queden libres despues de una larga jornada de trabajo o de turismo.

Pero si nuestra estancia va a ser superior a 3 noches y preferimos tener más espacio, intimidad y comodidades, y optamos por alojarnos en un apartamento de alquiler temporal la cosa a veces se complica: ¿Dónde buscar apartamentos de alquiler temporal? ¿qué tipo de apartamento necesito? ¿En qué zona de Madrid?

Esto, que parece fácil si conocemos la ciudad que vamos a visitar, no lo es tanto en el caso de que sea la primera vez que visitamos el lugar. No conocemos las zonas, ni sabemos nada de cómo movernos, ni de cuanto se tarda en los desplazamientos, ni de cómo son los apartamentos que se alquilan por días, semanas o meses.

Por eso, es fundamental que tengamos claro algunos aspectos:

1.- La zona donde queremos ubicarnos.

Este aspecto es básico, pues condicionará nuestra percepción de la ciudad. En nuestra Guia de Madrid encontrarás amplia información sobre las distintas zonas del centro de Madrid.

2.- El tipo de apartamento que necesitamos.

Dependiendo de si preveemos que estaremos mucho tiempo en casa o no, o de si sólo vamos a usar el apartamento para dormir, podemos elegir un tipo de apartamento u otro. Por supuesto el tipo de apartamento depende del número de personas que nos alojaremos. Si somos un grupo de amigos, o una familia que queremos estar juntos podemos elegir un apartamento de gran capacidad, o varios apartamentos en el mismo edificio o zona.

3.- Nuestro presupuesto. Que en ocasiones condicionará los aspectos anteriores.

En general, los apartamentos más pequeños, son más baratos. Si somos sólo una persona o una pareja podremos estar muy cómodos en un apartamento tipo estudio que normalmente cuenta con las mismas comodidades que los apartamentos de un dormitorio, con la única diferencia de que el dormitorio no es independiente.

Ahora bien: ¿Cómo acertar en nuestra elección?. Todas las claves en nuestro próximo artículo. No te lo pierdas!

Apartments versus Hotels in Madrid

 

Whatever is the reason, you have decided to go to Madrid. You’ve booked your vacation time and chosen Madrid, or just came to Madrid for work,  and now the only thing left to do is to find somewhere to stay. Maybe a hotel or guesthouse may be the obvious choice, but it may be not the most smart, nor the most cost-effective.

HomesForTravellers have a great selection of short term rental apartments, aimed at people wanting to stay from a few days to a few weeks in Madrid.

So, just what are the advantages of choosing an apartment instead of a hotel?

Well, the cost is the obvious one (and let’s face it, everyone loves a good price!) For example, one of our apartments in the heart of the city, (like the Molino apartment) rents for as little as €165 a night for 4 people, and can accommodate up to 11 people for just 222€ (now in January and February 2012 with a 20% discount). Just try to find four bedrooms in a luxury hotel in the city centre for the same price! Usually this is the rental price of just one bedroom in a luxury hotel in Madrid. With a group like that, you would have needed 4 hotel rooms. So the good price and the ability to cook at home, you will save a bunch in a week.

Only think in that: If your group is larger than 2 or 3 people, you can save big by renting an apartment and cooking some of your own meals. Even in Madrid, Spain, it's hard to find a restaurant meal for under 10 euros/US$15. So for 4 people you get close to $200/day in meals. The downsides are that by visiting fewer restaurants you miss out on some of the local food culture and the time required to cook and clean. But if you enjoy cooking you get to experiment with new ingredients, and you can check out the food markets. All of our short term rental apartments come with a modern and fully-equipped kitchen. You can enjoy the new experience of shopping and cooking in a foreign country – the Madrid  food markets are an adventure in themselves!

Some clients don't like the agencies that ask for cash only. They said that it's better to have the choice of either paying with cash or credit card and that it's much easier to get the deposit refunded as there'll be no cash to exchange. In homesfortravellers.com, most of our apartments accept full payment by credit card, so you have not to carry money with you.

Also, you will have more privacy and freedom  having your own apartment. No need to worry about coming and going, wake up calls – you can relax yourself, and enjoy your new home away from home for the duration of your stay.

What most of our clients love about our apartments is the freedom of having their 'own' space, knowing no-one will come in when they are out - this makes them feel secure about leaving their belongings in the apartment and neither feel the need to leave everything tidy or return it to its 'correct' place each day. They like to stay in or go out every time entirely by their own choosing.

They like having a washing machine so they can travel light. They like having a kitchen so they are not obliged to eat out in restaurants all the time. And they love the Internet Connection for Free, to connect with their friends and family!

Our apartments also offer more space and comfort than the average hotel room, where you are often confined to spending all your time in the bedroom. A stay in an apartment gives you space, privacy and freedom, at half cost of a hotel of a similar quality. And in case you need help, we also offer additional cleaning services, and our team is always on hand to help you with any queries or problems you may have.

Have we convinced you yet? No?! One final point then – we have a broad selection of apartments of every size, shape and style, in some of the best locations in the city. Whether you want to stay in the heart of old Madrid, or in the trendiest areas like Chueca or Malasaña, we can help find the perfect property for you.

So, if you have not done yet, in your next visit to Madrid stay in an apartment. If you try it, you will love it!

Madrid Secrets: How to find the perfect apartment and save!

These days, if you are going to journey to Madrid, Spain, it may make more sense to save your money for the important things and find an apartment for more comfortable or more moderately priced accommodation. 

The Short-Term Apartment Rentals in Madrid offer varied standards of accommodation depending on your budget. They can provide high standards of comfort at lower prices, along with the additional benefits of privacy, freedom and the ability to choose your own meal times and food.

Hotels can cost you a lot of money, whereas taking a look at the range of Madrid apartments available may allow you to find accommodation which is situated within reach of the busiest and most entertaining areas in the city!

Apartments are available in a wide selection, so if it's not - in fact, an economical option that you are looking for and you want to have the best in luxury for your family, you are sure to find a Madrid apartmentwhich suits your needs, all it takes is teensy bit of time to look through those available.

Do you know how easy is to find your perfect holiday apartment rental for you next vacation or short stay in Madrid? Well here are some steps to help you to find the right short term apartment rental in Madrid:

1. Decide where you want to stay in Madrid. The city is divided into sections, called Barrios, so you may want to look at a map when determining a central location from which you want to operate. Tip: Go ahead and rent near the Madrid sights you want to see. Rates do not drop that dramatically as you get away from the city center.

 2. Determine what kind of sleeping arrangements you will need. There are many studio apartments available in Madrid at reasonable prices, but if you want a bedroom separate from the rest of the apartment, you can expect to pay a higher rate.

3. Get on the Internet and look at some of the apartment locator services for Madrid. The internet is, of course, the most convenient way to discover the range of options which are available to them. Even if you don't book your accommodation online, the internet is still an excellent medium to see what kinds of apartments are available and their typical price ranges for these varying factors.

4. Pick out several apartments and find out what amenities and conveniences are included in the price of the rental. Most apartments have a fully equipped kitchen, microwave, TV and dishwasher, but some may also include internet connection, heating and air conditioning, cable, hair dryer and a courtyard or terrace.

5. If you are not sure about the apartment equipment or the location, talk with homesfortravellers.com team about your requirements about apartments in Madrid. This will help you to choose the right apartment or part of the city which suit your needs. 

6. When you are sure about the apartment and its location, Book it online. You will get a Booking Confirmation with all the instructions for the arrival.

 7. Double-check your reservation and all the arrangements at least a week in advance of your departure time. Do not forget to contact with the person in charge of the check in so he/her can organize his/her time to go to the apartment to welcome you.


You will find a wide range of apartments in Madrid  (more than 180 apartments in Madrid) at homesfortravellers.com. Remember that we are from Madrid and we know personally the apartments and areas where they are located.