Where to stay near Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art

Located close to Paseo del Prado in Madrid’s Las Letras neighbourhood, the Golden Triangle of Art is formed by three national art museums – home to works including Picasso’s ‘Guernica’, and artists such as Dalí, Miró, Van Gogh and Jackson Pollock.

To give you easy access to the Golden Triangle’s incredible art collections, we’ve picked out five popular apartments within a 10-minute walk of all three museums.

Apartamentos Fucar

Apartamentos Fucar is right in the centre of the Golden Triangle, meaning you’re 500 metres from each of the museums. Inside, the apartments are all clean lines and contemporary colours, with accents like cushions and throws in mustard and teal. Some of them have private balconies, and there’s a shared rooftop terrace with views over the city. The building is just a few doors along from La Trangantúa, a small restaurant known for eclectic fine dining at reasonable prices. Locals love the squid risotto, which is often included on the fixed price lunch menu.

Home Club Las Letras Apartment

Also found in the very middle of the triangle, Home Club Las Letras Apartment is a bright one-bedroom flat overlooking a quiet alley. Guests were impressed by the modern decor and little details, including a Senseo coffee machine and starter pack of coffee, tea, biscuits and almonds. Step outside and you’re in the heart of historic Las Letras, less than five minutes from the former homes of writers Cervantes and Lope de Vega – now both museums. You’ll also be one street away from Motteau, a cute cake shop with delicious coffee and super-friendly staff.

Central Madrid Art District Apt

Great care has gone into making Central Madrid Art District Apt feel like a home from home. Calming earth tones run through from the exposed brick walls and copper light fittings to the Persian rugs and buttery leather sofa, and shelves are piled with books and knick-knacks. Guests loved finding fresh bread and a bottle of wine waiting in the well-equipped kitchen when they arrived. The apartment is on a quiet side street, midway between the Prado and the Reina Sofía. There’s a supermarket on the same road and you’re just around the corner from popular wine and tapas bar Tinto y Tapas San Pedro.

Luxury Prado Museum Apartment

On Paseo del Prado itself, Luxury Prado Museum Apartment is directly opposite the Prado and three minutes from the Thyssen-Bornemisza. The bedroom is painted in pure white, while the main living space is decked out in tasteful neutrals, with a plump corner sofa and marble-topped dining table. You can soak up the sun on your cosy private balcony or head up to the roof, where there’s a shared terrace with a pool. From here, Plaza Cibeles, Retiro Park and Puerta del Sol are all within an easy 10-minute stroll.

Luxury & Cozy FLat Madrid-Atocha

At Luxury & Cozy FLat Madrid-Atocha, spacious flats sleep anywhere from four to eight people. All of them are kitted out with design furniture and framed vintage posters. The airy Superior Apartment has four balconies, while the Apartment with Terrace features sloping ceilings, a huge open-plan lounge and a sheltered outdoor seating area. As well as being a couple of minutes from the Prado and Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums, the apartments are opposite buzzing tapas bar La Esquina. Or if you’re looking for something smarter, try Moratín – a nearby bistro that specialises in wine pairings.