Guidebook for Madrid
Arts & Culture
Picasso´s Guernica is located in this museum! Great selection of modern art.
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelPicasso´s Guernica is located in this museum! Great selection of modern art.
The Thyssen has a wide variety of artistic styles and is predominantly European paintings.
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del Prado The Thyssen has a wide variety of artistic styles and is predominantly European paintings.
Absolutely amazing museum, a true Spanish jewel. Admission is free from Monday-Saturday 18:00-20:00.
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónAbsolutely amazing museum, a true Spanish jewel. Admission is free from Monday-Saturday 18:00-20:00.
Essentials
Carrefour Express is a small grocery store nearby that has the essentials.
521 locals recommend
Carrefour Express
17 C. de HortalezaCarrefour Express is a small grocery store nearby that has the essentials.
This is a small grocery store with good prices that´s really close to our house. The prices are better here than they are in Carrefour.
18 locals recommend
DIA Supermercado
72 C. de las HuertasThis is a small grocery store with good prices that´s really close to our house. The prices are better here than they are in Carrefour.
Getting Around
Antón Martín
Sol station
Lavapiés
Tirso de Molina station
Drinks & Nightlife
Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. AnaMalasaña (near metro Tribunal) is a great place to go out to bars, clubs and restaurants.
287 locals recommend
Malasaña
Malasaña (near metro Tribunal) is a great place to go out to bars, clubs and restaurants.
Sol has a lot of good places to eat and drink, as well as some night clubs.
600 locals recommend
Sol station
Sol has a lot of good places to eat and drink, as well as some night clubs.
Great neighborhood for drinks, food, strolling and going out at night.
444 locals recommend
Barrio de La Latina
Great neighborhood for drinks, food, strolling and going out at night.
Kapital
125 C. de AtochaOne of the famous Madrid hotspots popular with foreigners.
Parks & Nature
Retiro is a beautiful park with great sights within it. Truly a must see!
2341 locals recommend
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la Independencia Retiro is a beautiful park with great sights within it. Truly a must see!
The Botanical Garden is a great place to see gorgeous flora and fauna.
390 locals recommend
Real Jardín Botánico
2 Plaza de MurilloThe Botanical Garden is a great place to see gorgeous flora and fauna.
The Sabatini Gardens are next to the Royal Palace and they´re beautiful and peaceful.
198 locals recommend
Sabatini Gardens
2 C. de BailénThe Sabatini Gardens are next to the Royal Palace and they´re beautiful and peaceful.
Sightseeing
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorThe Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénThe Puerta de Alcalá was the entrance to the city of Madrid. It´s a great place to see next to Retiro Park and there´s even a place to stop and take a picture in front of it.
444 locals recommend
Puerta de Alcala
s/n Plaza de la IndependenciaThe Puerta de Alcalá was the entrance to the city of Madrid. It´s a great place to see next to Retiro Park and there´s even a place to stop and take a picture in front of it.
Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas
237 C. de AlcaláFamous bullring.
Fuente de Cibeles
S/N Plaza CibelesA Madrid landmark to be seen.
Temple of Debod
1 C. de FerrazAn ancient Egyptian temple... in Madrid. It´s very cool!
San Jerónimo el Real is a beautiful 16th century Roman Catholic church that´s right next to the Prado Museum.
33 locals recommend
San Jeronimo el Real
4 C. de MoretoSan Jerónimo el Real is a beautiful 16th century Roman Catholic church that´s right next to the Prado Museum.
The center of Madrid where you can see Kilómetro Cero as well as ¨El oso y el madroño¨ (The Bear and The Tree).
1055 locals recommend
Puerta del Sol
The center of Madrid where you can see Kilómetro Cero as well as ¨El oso y el madroño¨ (The Bear and The Tree).
Catholic Cathedral in Madrid. Consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993.
559 locals recommend
Catedral de la Almudena
10 C. de BailénCatholic Cathedral in Madrid. Consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1993.
Monasterio de la Encarnacion
1 Pl. de la EncarnaciónArt-filled monastery.
Food Scene
GREEK and SHOP
9 Corre. Alta de San PabloDelicious mediterranean food.
Great brunch, 1 euro mimosas, and excellent carrot cake. You´ll definitely need a reservation.
23 locals recommend
Carmencita Bar
57 C. de San Vicente FerrerGreat brunch, 1 euro mimosas, and excellent carrot cake. You´ll definitely need a reservation.
Panaria
8 C. de la Batalla del SaladoThey have delicious pastries here!
Sobrino del Botín is the oldest restaurant in the world and their specialty is suckling pig. If you ask politely they´ll let you go downstairs to see the seating area and bodega. It´s awesome!
197 locals recommend
Sobrino de Botin
17 Calle de CuchillerosSobrino del Botín is the oldest restaurant in the world and their specialty is suckling pig. If you ask politely they´ll let you go downstairs to see the seating area and bodega. It´s awesome!
This is a great market, although slightly expensive. You should still go and check it out! It´s right next to Plaza Mayor.
1026 locals recommend
Mercado San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelThis is a great market, although slightly expensive. You should still go and check it out! It´s right next to Plaza Mayor.
El tigre is a great place to go because with the purchase of a drink (some cider, perhaps) they give you a TON of tapas. I believe a cider costs 5 euros.
73 locals recommend
Sidrería el Tigre
23 C. de las InfantasEl tigre is a great place to go because with the purchase of a drink (some cider, perhaps) they give you a TON of tapas. I believe a cider costs 5 euros.
Calle Cava Baja in the La Latina neighborhood is an excellent place to go out and have drinks, tapas and/or dinner with your friends. Classic Spanish feel and ¨Sunday in La Latina¨ usually kicks off on this street.
186 locals recommend
Calle de la Cava Baja
Calle de la Cava BajaCalle Cava Baja in the La Latina neighborhood is an excellent place to go out and have drinks, tapas and/or dinner with your friends. Classic Spanish feel and ¨Sunday in La Latina¨ usually kicks off on this street.
Orio on Calle Fuencarral is a Basque-inspired restaurant that specializes in pintxos. Save your toothpicks because that´s how your bill is calculated!
33 locals recommend
Orio Madrid Fuencarral
49 Calle de FuencarralOrio on Calle Fuencarral is a Basque-inspired restaurant that specializes in pintxos. Save your toothpicks because that´s how your bill is calculated!
Chocolatería San Ginés is a must-try place in Madrid for chocolate and churros. It´s right in the center.
321 locals recommend
Chocolatería San Ginés hot choc n chorrus
5 Pasadizo de San GinésChocolatería San Ginés is a must-try place in Madrid for chocolate and churros. It´s right in the center.