Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
In the heart of Madrid, this is the city's most renowned and popular park. This year, it became part of a combined UNESCO World Heritage Site with Paseo del Prado.
See art exhibitions and even take a boat trip on the lake. Do not miss the sunset from Alfonso XII monument, in the area of the lake. And also, head to the Crystal Palace and Velazquez Palace, to admire the arquitecture of these beautiful constructions, which also usually showcase interesting exhibitions.
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Retiro
In the heart of Madrid, this is the city's most renowned and popular park. This year, it became part of a combined UNESCO World Heritage Site with Paseo del Prado.
See art exhibitions and even take a boat trip on the lake. Do not miss the sunset from Alfonso XII monument, in the area of the lake. And also, head to the Crystal Palace and Velazquez Palace, to admire the arquitecture of these beautiful constructions, which also usually showcase interesting exhibitions.
An impressive church that is an example of the Neo-Byzentine spanish style. It is close to El Retiro Park. Definitely worth a visit!
San Manuel y San Benito Kilisesi
83 C. de AlcaláAn impressive church that is an example of the Neo-Byzentine spanish style. It is close to El Retiro Park. Definitely worth a visit!
One of the most beautiful parks of Madrid. They were designed as royal gardens, with a clear English style and following the romanticism of nature. A hidden gem!
Situated behing the Royal Palace. Entrance is located close to Principe Pio square. Free entry.
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Campo del Moro
1 P.º de la Virgen del PuertoOne of the most beautiful parks of Madrid. They were designed as royal gardens, with a clear English style and following the romanticism of nature. A hidden gem!
Situated behing the Royal Palace. Entrance is located close to Principe Pio square. Free entry.
San Francisco el Grande is a Roman Catholic church in central Madridconveniently located in the southwestern corner of La Latina neibourhood. It is home to an impressive collection of paintings by Spanish masters, the most famous of which is Francisco Goya.
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Royal Basilica of Saint Francis the Great
1 Calle San BuenaventuraSan Francisco el Grande is a Roman Catholic church in central Madridconveniently located in the southwestern corner of La Latina neibourhood. It is home to an impressive collection of paintings by Spanish masters, the most famous of which is Francisco Goya.
This small museum is a MUST SEE in Madrid .
The setting is the home and studio where the painter and his family lived in. The garden, also designed by himself, is a beautiful oasis in the city.
The nearest metro station to the museum is Iglesia.
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Museo Sorolla
37 P.º del Gral. Martínez CamposThis small museum is a MUST SEE in Madrid .
The setting is the home and studio where the painter and his family lived in. The garden, also designed by himself, is a beautiful oasis in the city.
The nearest metro station to the museum is Iglesia.
Also known as Jardines de la Rosaleda or Parque del Oeste.
At a walking distance from Plaza España, 5 minutes walk from Templo de Debod.
The park is a wonderful place to stroll and Paseo de Pintor Rosales is a good option to relax . It is an elegant and peaceful avenue, perfect location to stop to eat or have a drink.
The gardens are pretty especially in spring, when the rose garden is in full bloom.
P.º del Pintor Rosales, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid, İspanya
Also known as Jardines de la Rosaleda or Parque del Oeste.
At a walking distance from Plaza España, 5 minutes walk from Templo de Debod.
The park is a wonderful place to stroll and Paseo de Pintor Rosales is a good option to relax . It is an elegant and peaceful avenue, perfect location to stop to eat or have a drink.
The gardens are pretty especially in spring, when the rose garden is in full bloom.
It was a huge project to renovate the city’s former industrial riverside, completed in 2011, and built along the river.
Great place a weekend stroll or to check out some important cultural highlights such as Matadero Madrid. Within walking distance of the centre, the park gets you out of the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
You can easily go from home towards Piramides square and then head to the river. Walk to the left towards Casa de Campo, or to the right towards Matadero Madrid.
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Madrid Río Parkı
14 P.º de la Ermita del SantoIt was a huge project to renovate the city’s former industrial riverside, completed in 2011, and built along the river.
Great place a weekend stroll or to check out some important cultural highlights such as Matadero Madrid. Within walking distance of the centre, the park gets you out of the hustle and bustle of the city centre.
You can easily go from home towards Piramides square and then head to the river. Walk to the left towards Casa de Campo, or to the right towards Matadero Madrid.
Food scene
Delightful spot to stop for a coffee or a glass of wine, it has a beautiful contemporary design and a really charming garden. A secret oasis in the middle of Madrid ( Chueca neighborhood).
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Bosco de Lobos
63 C. de HortalezaDelightful spot to stop for a coffee or a glass of wine, it has a beautiful contemporary design and a really charming garden. A secret oasis in the middle of Madrid ( Chueca neighborhood).
Great restaurant with a beautiful setting and outside terrace area for dining. Located on the terrace of the Linares Palace (headquarters of Casa de América), close to Cibeles square.
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Raimunda
2 P.º de RecoletosGreat restaurant with a beautiful setting and outside terrace area for dining. Located on the terrace of the Linares Palace (headquarters of Casa de América), close to Cibeles square.
Best tortilla in Madrid! Located in La Latina neighborhood, this is ‘pintxos’ bar where they do tortilla in a perfect way. Try it with a "caña", a glass of ice cold draft beer from Madrid.
197 yerel halk öneriyor
Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de MorosBest tortilla in Madrid! Located in La Latina neighborhood, this is ‘pintxos’ bar where they do tortilla in a perfect way. Try it with a "caña", a glass of ice cold draft beer from Madrid.
A cozy little old pub that serves great food and tapas and has a great vibe. It has been open for more than 125 years and serves delicious tortilla and croquettes. It can get very crowded but is worth visiting!
195 yerel halk öneriyor
Bodega de la Ardosa
13 C. de ColónA cozy little old pub that serves great food and tapas and has a great vibe. It has been open for more than 125 years and serves delicious tortilla and croquettes. It can get very crowded but is worth visiting!
Wonderful gastronomic market that will allow you to enjoy and taste the best of the Spanish cuisine. With over 30 different vendors and stalls it sells a wide variety of freshly prepared tapas, hams, olives, baked goods and other gourmet food.
Located in the centre of Madrid, within walking distance from Plaza Mayor, close to La Latina neighbourhood.
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San Miguel Pazarı
s/n Pl. de San MiguelWonderful gastronomic market that will allow you to enjoy and taste the best of the Spanish cuisine. With over 30 different vendors and stalls it sells a wide variety of freshly prepared tapas, hams, olives, baked goods and other gourmet food.
Located in the centre of Madrid, within walking distance from Plaza Mayor, close to La Latina neighbourhood.
Step in to this restaurant of some 1,000 square metres that revolve around a terrace full of Valencian orange trees, and where the menu focuses on local products, and support for small producers and artisans.
MO de Movimiento
34 C. de EsproncedaStep in to this restaurant of some 1,000 square metres that revolve around a terrace full of Valencian orange trees, and where the menu focuses on local products, and support for small producers and artisans.
Beautiful restaurant and bar inside the hotel. It is usually alive with chatter and drinking well into the night and by day offers a place to read and enjoy a drink or coffee.
The hotel was once a former palace and has now been re-imagined into contemporary eclectic coolness; expect a surprise around every corner in this hotel with each public room modelled differently to the next
Located on Calle del Barquillo, one of the main streets through Chueca, in the heart of the capital.
Only YOU Boutique Hotel
21 C. del BarquilloBeautiful restaurant and bar inside the hotel. It is usually alive with chatter and drinking well into the night and by day offers a place to read and enjoy a drink or coffee.
The hotel was once a former palace and has now been re-imagined into contemporary eclectic coolness; expect a surprise around every corner in this hotel with each public room modelled differently to the next
Located on Calle del Barquillo, one of the main streets through Chueca, in the heart of the capital.
Casa Galleta
12 Calle de CastellóEl Perro y La Galleta is a cozy and trendy cafe, close to the Retiro Park.
Cool for after work drinks and eating. The atmosphere is excellent, the furniture is elegant and chic and the music is nice.
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Perrachica
10 C. Eloy GonzaloCool for after work drinks and eating. The atmosphere is excellent, the furniture is elegant and chic and the music is nice.
Authentic italian pizza at very reasonable prices. Really delicious. Chilled atmosphere.
NAP Chamberí
38 Calle del Cardenal CisnerosAuthentic italian pizza at very reasonable prices. Really delicious. Chilled atmosphere.
Probably the best pizza in Madrid! Amazing taste and very reasonable prices. This place is also nearby and they do take away too.
27 yerel halk öneriyor
NAP Lavapies
19 C. del Ave MaríaProbably the best pizza in Madrid! Amazing taste and very reasonable prices. This place is also nearby and they do take away too.
One of the oldest cafés in Madrid founded in 1887.
Located at the Glorieta de Bilbao. It’s a popular spot for wine and tapas. It has a history among the literary crowd, especially during the Post-Civil War Period. There is still a special corner in the café called El Rincón de don Antonio (Antonio’s corner) which is in homage to the Spanish writer Antonio Machado.
The space has been recently revamped.
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Café Comercial
7 Glorieta de BilbaoOne of the oldest cafés in Madrid founded in 1887.
Located at the Glorieta de Bilbao. It’s a popular spot for wine and tapas. It has a history among the literary crowd, especially during the Post-Civil War Period. There is still a special corner in the café called El Rincón de don Antonio (Antonio’s corner) which is in homage to the Spanish writer Antonio Machado.
The space has been recently revamped.
Neighborhoods
Barquillo street and the streets around offer an enviable array of independent boutiques and cafes. Located in between Alonso Martinez and Chueca.
Worth walking around Calle Barquillo, Calle Prim, Calle Almirante, Calle Fernando VI, Calle Argensola, Plaza de las Salesas
Calle del Barquillo
Calle del BarquilloBarquillo street and the streets around offer an enviable array of independent boutiques and cafes. Located in between Alonso Martinez and Chueca.
Worth walking around Calle Barquillo, Calle Prim, Calle Almirante, Calle Fernando VI, Calle Argensola, Plaza de las Salesas
Colorful and lively neighbourhood. The streets are lined with tapas restaurants and bars, plazas and old churches, making it a great place to walk around.
Head to Calle de Cava Baja for the ultimate tapas bar crawl, then spend a leisurely afternoon on the beautiful Plaza de la Paja, a lovely square lined with restaurants and bars. Visit Plaza de Cascorro and walk by Calle Santa Ana towards Puerta de Toledo. Everything is nearby, you can easily walk from home. :)
Also, pieces of the city’s medieval past can still be seen in La Latina, as it is one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Madrid.
Everything is nearby, you can easily walk from home. :)
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Barrio de La Latina
Colorful and lively neighbourhood. The streets are lined with tapas restaurants and bars, plazas and old churches, making it a great place to walk around.
Head to Calle de Cava Baja for the ultimate tapas bar crawl, then spend a leisurely afternoon on the beautiful Plaza de la Paja, a lovely square lined with restaurants and bars. Visit Plaza de Cascorro and walk by Calle Santa Ana towards Puerta de Toledo. Everything is nearby, you can easily walk from home. :)
Also, pieces of the city’s medieval past can still be seen in La Latina, as it is one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Madrid.
Everything is nearby, you can easily walk from home. :)
Salamanca neighbourhood is Madrid’s most stylish district, featuring a great variety of exclusive shops. It gathers international luxury brands, popular fashion shops and traditional stores.
Head to Serrano street, Ortega y Gasset street, and other interesting streets such as Lagasca, Ayala, Jorge Juan and Claudio Coello.
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Velázquez
Salamanca neighbourhood is Madrid’s most stylish district, featuring a great variety of exclusive shops. It gathers international luxury brands, popular fashion shops and traditional stores.
Head to Serrano street, Ortega y Gasset street, and other interesting streets such as Lagasca, Ayala, Jorge Juan and Claudio Coello.
Chueca is internationally known for being Madrid's gay neighborhood. A really cool neighbourhood, chilly vibes . Moments away from the Gran Via, with its boulevard of department stores and never ending crowds, Chueca is completely the opposite, packed full of cafes, restaurants, late night clubs and chic boutiques with a relaxed and chilled vibe to it.
Chueca & malasaña
Chueca is internationally known for being Madrid's gay neighborhood. A really cool neighbourhood, chilly vibes . Moments away from the Gran Via, with its boulevard of department stores and never ending crowds, Chueca is completely the opposite, packed full of cafes, restaurants, late night clubs and chic boutiques with a relaxed and chilled vibe to it.
Alonso Martinez is the area where you go for charming shops, restaurants and cafes.
Alonso Martínez square serves as a link between different districts of Madrid: Chamberí is to the north, while toward the south you'll find Tribunal and Chueca, different from each other but both full of life. Walking west you'll run into the Trafalgar district and its Plaza de Olavide, a perfect spot to relax and enjoy some tapas outdoors. :)
Alonso Martínez Station
Alonso Martinez is the area where you go for charming shops, restaurants and cafes.
Alonso Martínez square serves as a link between different districts of Madrid: Chamberí is to the north, while toward the south you'll find Tribunal and Chueca, different from each other but both full of life. Walking west you'll run into the Trafalgar district and its Plaza de Olavide, a perfect spot to relax and enjoy some tapas outdoors. :)
Embrace Madrid’s terrazas culture almost any month of the year in Plaza de Olavide, the perfect spot to start.
Olavide is a round square that features lovely planting,it is pedestrianised and completely circled by bars and restaurants with large popular terrazas.
Plaza de Olavide, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, İspanya
Embrace Madrid’s terrazas culture almost any month of the year in Plaza de Olavide, the perfect spot to start.
Olavide is a round square that features lovely planting,it is pedestrianised and completely circled by bars and restaurants with large popular terrazas.
Events and art
International centre of culture and artistic creation. Must visit.
After sitting derelict for decades on the edge of town, the city’s slaughterhouses, with their stunning early-20th-century neo-Moorish architecture, have been reborn as Madrid’s most cutting-edge mixed-use arts complex for exhibitions, design, theater, film, and festivals. This is a fantastic place to spend the day: surrounding the pavilions are terrace cafes, and Madrid Río park.
You can easily walk from home, along the river.
https://www.mataderomadrid.org/en
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Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de Legazpi International centre of culture and artistic creation. Must visit.
After sitting derelict for decades on the edge of town, the city’s slaughterhouses, with their stunning early-20th-century neo-Moorish architecture, have been reborn as Madrid’s most cutting-edge mixed-use arts complex for exhibitions, design, theater, film, and festivals. This is a fantastic place to spend the day: surrounding the pavilions are terrace cafes, and Madrid Río park.
You can easily walk from home, along the river.
https://www.mataderomadrid.org/en
A social and cultural centre where visitors can find some of today's most groundbreaking artistic expressions as well as educational, philosophical and debating activities that revolve around the centre's four main spheres of action: Arts, Solidarity, Environment and Education.
3 minutes walk from home: https://www.lacasaencendida.es/en
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La Casa Encendida
2 Rda. de ValenciaA social and cultural centre where visitors can find some of today's most groundbreaking artistic expressions as well as educational, philosophical and debating activities that revolve around the centre's four main spheres of action: Arts, Solidarity, Environment and Education.
3 minutes walk from home: https://www.lacasaencendida.es/en
The CBA is a major multidisciplinary centre with one of the most active cultural programmes in Madrid. It has exhibition rooms, a cinema, a theatre, concert halls, lecture halls, artists’ workshops, a library, a cafeteria, a shop and many other facilities.
Also, has a rooftop with a nice panoramic view of Madrid.
https://www.circulobellasartes.com/azotea-del-circulo-rooftop/
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Círculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de AlcaláThe CBA is a major multidisciplinary centre with one of the most active cultural programmes in Madrid. It has exhibition rooms, a cinema, a theatre, concert halls, lecture halls, artists’ workshops, a library, a cafeteria, a shop and many other facilities.
Also, has a rooftop with a nice panoramic view of Madrid.
https://www.circulobellasartes.com/azotea-del-circulo-rooftop/
Amazing exhibitions and art for everyone.
It has two builings (really close to each other) : Bárbara de Braganza Exhibition Hall it is dedicated to the great masters of photography, while Recoletos Hall is focus on paintings.
Price: General Entrance Fee: € 5
Free on Mondays.
Check its website for more information about the current exhibitions.
41 yerel halk öneriyor
Mapfre Vakfı
23 P.º de RecoletosAmazing exhibitions and art for everyone.
It has two builings (really close to each other) : Bárbara de Braganza Exhibition Hall it is dedicated to the great masters of photography, while Recoletos Hall is focus on paintings.
Price: General Entrance Fee: € 5
Free on Mondays.
Check its website for more information about the current exhibitions.
Cafes
Cute, modern and nice cafe around La Latina.
(Plaza de Cascorro)
http://www.lachinamandarina.com/
37 yerel halk öneriyor
La China Mandarina
17 Pl. de CascorroCute, modern and nice cafe around La Latina.
(Plaza de Cascorro)
http://www.lachinamandarina.com/
Perfect spot for a coffee, or a brunch
Close to Plaza de la Paja, in the heart of La Latina neighbourhood.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Delic
14 Cost.ª de San AndrésPerfect spot for a coffee, or a brunch
Close to Plaza de la Paja, in the heart of La Latina neighbourhood.
Frida is a charming bar and restaurant located in Chueca and decorated with details that give a casual and cozy atmosphere. There is also a nice outdoor terrace.
Great for a coffee or a beer, but also offers breakfast, brunch (weekends), meals and dinners.
One of my favourite places in Madrid. Also,nearby there are lots of cute independent shops :)
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Frida
8 C. San GregorioFrida is a charming bar and restaurant located in Chueca and decorated with details that give a casual and cozy atmosphere. There is also a nice outdoor terrace.
Great for a coffee or a beer, but also offers breakfast, brunch (weekends), meals and dinners.
One of my favourite places in Madrid. Also,nearby there are lots of cute independent shops :)
Bicycle Café
9 Pl. de San IldefonsoGood coffee and nice atmosphere.
In Malasaña neighbourhood.
Cozy cafe, work-friendly. Great for breakfast/brunch.
They have another cafe close to Conde Duque Cultural Centre
90 yerel halk öneriyor
Café Federal
9 Pl. de las ComendadorasCozy cafe, work-friendly. Great for breakfast/brunch.
They have another cafe close to Conde Duque Cultural Centre
Bookstores
Spacious bookstore at the Reina Sofia National Museum and Art Centre, has a great selection of art's books, with catalogues from exhibitions, architecture and design books, videos, artists’ monographs, documentaries, photography books, etc
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Librería La Central del Museo Reina Sofía
2 Rda. de AtochaSpacious bookstore at the Reina Sofia National Museum and Art Centre, has a great selection of art's books, with catalogues from exhibitions, architecture and design books, videos, artists’ monographs, documentaries, photography books, etc
Rooftops
Discover Madrid from the 27th floor of this hotel. The 360º panoramic views from the stylish outdoor terrace are breathtaking. Literally all of Madrid and beyond is at your feet.
For the brave (and anyone looking for a great Instagram-moment), there is also a spectacular glass walkway stretching between two wings of the building. Here you can really walk on air and above the city.
(You will probably need to buy the ticket in advance.)
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Hotel RIU Plaza España
84 C/ Gran VíaDiscover Madrid from the 27th floor of this hotel. The 360º panoramic views from the stylish outdoor terrace are breathtaking. Literally all of Madrid and beyond is at your feet.
For the brave (and anyone looking for a great Instagram-moment), there is also a spectacular glass walkway stretching between two wings of the building. Here you can really walk on air and above the city.
(You will probably need to buy the ticket in advance.)
At Dear Hotel. A perfect rooftop bar and restaurant for both a sunny lunch, evening cocktails, dinner or just ejoying the sunset and weekend live DJs. It also offers contemporary and cosmopolitan cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Beautiful 360-degree views over all of Madrid and it’s surroundings.
Free entry.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Nice To Meet You Restaurant & Lounge
80 C/ Gran VíaAt Dear Hotel. A perfect rooftop bar and restaurant for both a sunny lunch, evening cocktails, dinner or just ejoying the sunset and weekend live DJs. It also offers contemporary and cosmopolitan cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Beautiful 360-degree views over all of Madrid and it’s surroundings.
Free entry.