Madrid / Accommodation

[Cliphead]

Sorry never spent much time in Madrid. Barcelona was great and shared a rented apartment there with friends for next to nothing while on a 3 month gig. Don't remember much about it to be honest

That's where I learned to drive.

[MrMark]

I did a short time in Madrid, Ministry of Statistics, which was nice. Stayed in a rather posh hotel on expenses but there were problems. They liked to start late, have a relaxed long lunch, do bugger all in the afternoon and then work late in the evening. Fair knackered me out. ......

Yes apparently (and believe it or not) the Spanish work the longest hours in Europe. Sometimes though it's possible to ask to work an "intensive day" where you only get 20 minutes or so lunch, and work straight through and finish at 4 or 5. Obviously depends on your work set-up though - some places work this way just in the hot summer months.

[scooterscot]

As far as I can make out, Idealista.com and segundamano.es are the main places to rent pisos (flats) and habitaciones (rooms). Look for "aquilar"

Wow thanks Mark, I'll be taking my time tomorrow looking through these sites. Although I have to admit the idea of visiting an Irish pub for the English papers does appeal.

[MrMark]

Here's the classified site for one of those publications

InMadrid Classifieds

[scooterscot]

Thank you!

[Pickle2]

I just got back from a year out in Madrid. Wonderful city, nightlife is of another planet. Very safe, except for pickpockets as mentioned elsewhere.

For house hunting, everyone seems to use a site called idealista.

idealista.com — flats madrid, flats barcelona, flats valencia. buying and selling and renting

You should be able to find a nice private rental on there. I paid 950 Euros for a one bed in the Chamberi neighbourhood, which is a nice part of town.

If you don't have any luck on idealista, then dflat housing are an agency with no/low fees, which is unusual for Madrid. They come recommended by friends.

Apartments flats rooms and studio for rental in Madrid

Have fun! Im envious. A fun read before you get there.

A Load Of Bull: An Englishman's Adventures In Madrid: Amazon.co.uk: Tim Parfitt: Books

[scooterscot]

Thanks.

I'm in the process of confirming a contract, not committed myself, we're weighing the pro's and con's. Mrs scooter and I have a choice between 3 countries, which would the people choose? Germany, Holland or Spain?

[Mich the Tester]

Thanks.

I'm in the process of confirming a contract, not committed myself, we're weighing the pro's and con's. Mrs scooter and I have a choice between 3 countries, which would the people choose? Germany, Holland or Spain?

Germany, but it depends where. I wouldn't bother with the east and while Berlin's good fun people seem a bit up themselves, but otherwise it's worthwhile. If you want sunshine, go to Rheinland Pfalz, which is actually one of the sunniest places in Europe, and that explains why they make excellent wines and enjoy dining outdoors. München's very smart, but Bavarians can seem a bit 'inbred' at times.

[alreadypacked]

Thanks.

I'm in the process of confirming a contract, not committed myself, we're weighing the pro's and con's. Mrs scooter and I have a choice between 3 countries, which would the people choose? Germany, Holland or Spain?

I would pick Holland, more business like as a work environment, nice place to live too.

[FiveTimes]

Wow thanks Mark, I'll be taking my time tomorrow looking through these sites. Although I have to admit the idea of visiting an Irish pub for the English papers does appeal.

There is an O'Neils just off Grand Via.