Here are the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions. We recommend to read carefully our Term and Conditions as we need to agree with them to sign the Rental contract that we will sign upon arrival. If you need additional information do not hesitate to contact us.
These are the main questions subjects:
USEFUL INFORMATION
1.
CAN I DRINK THE WATER
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The tap water in Madrid is clean and safe to drink throughout the city. However, some areas have a higher sodium content and may taste bitter to some. We generally recommend to stock up on bottled water for drinking at the local grocery store.
2.
DO YOU HAVE AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICE
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We are sorry but we do not offer airport transfer but suggest you the company www.aerocity.com with good rates and allow you to travel together a group of people
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3. HOW DO I GET TO MADRID CITY CENTRE FROM BARAJAS AIRPORT?
There are 3 options by public transport: train, bus or taxi.
- Train: You need to change trains twice, the journey takes 35 minutes. From the airport to "Plaza del Sol": So, 3 trains, 2 changes. Cost is approx 1€. You must use line 3, then to line 8, then to line 10. The airport has its own metro station where you can pick up a map of the metro system. The ´T-10´ ticket can be used for 10 journeys and costs €6.60. The Metro leaves you in the underground station with your entire luggage to cart up the stairs to street level, where you then need to make your way to your accommodation. This is the cheapest method, but also the most hassle and time.
- Bus: The bus fare is approximately €2 and the journey takes around 45 minutes. Buses depart from the airport to the "Avenida de América" bus station approximately every 30 minutes starting at 5.36 till 23.30. For the return journey from the "Avenida de América" bus station to the airport, buses leaving every 30 minutes from 5.20 till 23.30.
Taxi: From Madrid Barajas Airport to Madrid city centre (Puerta del Sol) in taxi will cost you approximately €30, and the journey takes around 30 minutes. At peak congestion time it may take you up to an hour. With up to 3 people in the Taxi, this works out to 10€ per person. Taxis are all lined up just outside the airport to take people to the city centre
4. IS THE NEIGHBOURHOOD SAFE?
Madrid is one of the safest cities in Europe. As in all large cities, one must exercise certain caution, especially in the parts of the city frequented by tourists. The city centre and the tourist areas are patrolled by the local police.
Most reported crimes relate to petty theft, purse snatchings and pick-pocketing. You must take common-sense precautions in this regard. Do not carry your shiny, new camera dangling from your neck in plain view. Be aware of your surroundings. Do not flaunt purses, cash, or jewellery. The best means of defence against such incidents is to take the necessary precautions and use one's common sense.
