Madrid is home to company headquarters, institutions, trade fairs and international connections, so it welcomes professionals all year round: from a two-night meeting to a project lasting several months. If you are looking for corporate accommodation in Madrid, the length of your trip shapes almost everything: the area, the type of accommodation and the terms. In this guide we explain which neighbourhood to choose, when an apartment is a better option than a hotel and how booking works for companies.
Which area to choose depending on where you work
- Castellana and AZCA: the practical option if your meetings are in the financial district.
- Nuevos Ministerios: a Metro hub (lines 6, 8 and 10) and Cercanías commuter rail station, with a direct connection to line 8, which takes you to IFEMA and the airport.
- Chamartín: convenient if you arrive by high-speed train.
- Chamberí: a central, residential neighbourhood, well connected to the Castellana and with plenty of restaurants.
- Centro and Gran Vía: ideal if you are combining client meetings and want everything within walking distance.
Why an apartment is a better alternative to a hotel for business trips
For one or two nights, a hotel is usually enough. But when the trip gets longer, the room starts to feel small: you eat out every day, work from the bed and lose your routine. A corporate apartment works like a home in Madrid, with everything you need to live and work as normal:
- More space: separate living room, bedroom and work area, instead of a single room.
- Fully equipped kitchen: you can cook your own meals, eat well and cut down on meal expenses.
- Utilities included: electricity, water, wifi and applicable taxes are included in the rate, with no surprises on the bill.
- Reliable wifi and a place to work: for video calls and full working days without relying on a hotel lobby.
- Routine and rest: you feel at home, which is key when your stay lasts weeks or months.
- More predictable costs: for long stays, a fixed all-inclusive rate is usually easier to budget than hotel nights plus extras.
| Hotel | Be Mate corporate apartment | |
|---|---|---|
| Space | One room | Apartment with living room and work area |
| Kitchen | No | Yes, fully equipped |
| Utilities and wifi | Included | Included in the rate |
| Ideal for | 1-3 nights | From a few nights to several months |
| Invoice to company | Depends on the hotel | Yes, for every confirmed booking |
| Contact | Reception | Dedicated account manager for the company |
Be Mate apartments in Madrid by length of stay
Be Mate has four buildings in Madrid, with different terms depending on the length of stay:
| If you are staying | Buildings | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer than 32 nights | studio apartments in central Madrid (Be Mate Trafalgar) and apartments on Madrid’s Gran Vía (Be Mate Gran Vía Suites) | No 32-night minimum stay |
| 32 nights or more | furnished apartments in Chamberí (Be Mate Chamberí) and apartments with coworking in Madrid (Be Mate Blasco de Garay) | Minimum stay of 32 nights; Blasco de Garay has a coworking space |
How booking works for companies
With Business Traveller, Be Mate’s programme for companies, the process is simple:
- You request a proposal with your dates, number of people and preferred area.
- You receive a proposal with the available apartments and the terms, including the deposit if one is required.
- You confirm the booking and the invoice is issued in the company’s name.
- A dedicated account manager is your single point of contact throughout the stay, for changes, extensions or new bookings for your team.
Example: a three-month project in Madrid
Imagine a consultancy sending two people to Madrid for three months for a project with a client on the Castellana. In a hotel, that would be around 90 nights per person in a single room, with meals out and extra expenses. In an apartment in Chamberí, each professional has their own space, kitchen, wifi and utilities included, and the company receives the invoice in its name with a single point of contact. If one of the stays is extended, they just need to ask the account manager.
Accommodation for trade fairs and conferences at IFEMA
During major trade fairs, hotels near IFEMA fill up and prices rise. Staying in an area well connected to Metro line 8, such as Nuevos Ministerios, lets you reach the venue in a few minutes and return every evening to an apartment with space to rest, prepare meetings or work with your team. If a group of several people is coming, booking several apartments in the same building in advance makes logistics easier.
What corporate accommodation in Madrid should offer
Reliable wifi, a place to work, a fully equipped kitchen, cleaning, guest support, clear terms and, for companies, a single point of contact and invoices in the company’s name. With Business Traveller, Be Mate assigns a dedicated account manager, issues invoices in the company’s name and includes utilities, wifi and applicable taxes in the rate.
Frequently asked questions
Can the stay be invoiced to the company?
Yes, every confirmed booking generates an invoice in the company’s name.
Are utilities included?
Yes. Utilities, wifi and applicable taxes are included in the rate.
Is there a minimum stay?
It depends on the building: Be Mate Trafalgar and Be Mate Gran Vía Suites have no 32-night minimum stay; Be Mate Chamberí and Be Mate Blasco de Garay do.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
If one is required, it is stated in the initial proposal.
Is a hotel or an apartment better for a business trip?
For one or two nights, a hotel is usually enough. From a week onwards, an apartment offers more space, a kitchen and utilities included, and makes it easier to keep up your routine.
How do I request a proposal?
Fill in the Business Traveller form with your dates, number of people and preferred area.