Guidebook for Madrid
Shopping
Zen Market
1 Avenida de Concha EspinaOrganic food
Kiki Market
21 C. de la Cava AltaOrganic food
Mercado de la Cebada
S/N Pl. de la CebadaTraditional market. Good fruit, meat, fish...
Molar Records & Books
19 C. de la RudaOriginal books and more
One of the best streets for shopping. You will find last trends here.
438 locals recommend
Calle de Fuencarral
Calle de FuencarralOne of the best streets for shopping. You will find last trends here.
This is the most traveled street in Europe. High concentration of shops! Near Puerta del Sol.
171 locals recommend
Calle de Preciados
Calle de PreciadosThis is the most traveled street in Europe. High concentration of shops! Near Puerta del Sol.
Hyper famous street market in Madrid, all sundays or local holidays from 10am to 3 pm. Main street is Ribera de Curtidores, but there are also several collateral streets and squares. Street stalls and shops with handcrafts, clothing, antiques and everything you can imagine. Second part of the morning is busier, so I normally prefer going between 11 am and 13 pm.
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyHyper famous street market in Madrid, all sundays or local holidays from 10am to 3 pm. Main street is Ribera de Curtidores, but there are also several collateral streets and squares. Street stalls and shops with handcrafts, clothing, antiques and everything you can imagine. Second part of the morning is busier, so I normally prefer going between 11 am and 13 pm.
Essentials
Tintorería Benidorm
3 C. de la Cava AltaCarrefour Express
17 C. de HortalezaDIA
41 C. de Sta. IsabelFarmacia de la Paloma
46 C. de ToledoPharmacy, open 12 hours a day
Farmacia
41 C. de Martínez de la RivaPharmacy
Arts & Culture
San Isidro Museum
2 Pl. de San AndrésMuseum about Madrid's History
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónFor many experts, best painting museum in the world.
Museum of modern art, a complete collection.
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelMuseum of modern art, a complete collection.
Impressive art collection, mainly XIX and XX centuries, but not only.
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoImpressive art collection, mainly XIX and XX centuries, but not only.
Old industrial area, now a point of art and culture. Theaters, museums, library, exhibits, street markets... Not the typical touristic Madrid. Check activities in internet.
335 locals recommend
Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de LegazpiOld industrial area, now a point of art and culture. Theaters, museums, library, exhibits, street markets... Not the typical touristic Madrid. Check activities in internet.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool bar, former cinema. Now you can have some to drink or a supper. You can also enjoy classic films.
64 locals recommend
Sala Equis
4 C. del Duque de AlbaCool bar, former cinema. Now you can have some to drink or a supper. You can also enjoy classic films.
Small bar with good live jazz. Better book a table. You can enjoy a drink or have dinner while listening to the music.
128 locals recommend
Café Central
10 Pl. del ÁngelSmall bar with good live jazz. Better book a table. You can enjoy a drink or have dinner while listening to the music.
Ground floor is a restaurant, first floor is a bar, rooftop is a terrace bar with nice views. Also terrace on the street.
191 locals recommend
El Viajero
11 Pl. de la CebadaGround floor is a restaurant, first floor is a bar, rooftop is a terrace bar with nice views. Also terrace on the street.
Legendary disco in Madrid. An old theater turned into a disco. A mix of people from Madrid and visitors. Also home to some concerts.
139 locals recommend
Joy Eslava Madrid
11 C. del ArenalLegendary disco in Madrid. An old theater turned into a disco. A mix of people from Madrid and visitors. Also home to some concerts.
Madrid's Gay neighborhood welcomes everyone. Cool restaurants and bars.
381 locals recommend
Chueca station
Madrid's Gay neighborhood welcomes everyone. Cool restaurants and bars.
The area around Conde Duque Cultural Center is full of small bars and restaurants. A nice area with more locals and less tourists.
14 locals recommend
Conde Duque station
The area around Conde Duque Cultural Center is full of small bars and restaurants. A nice area with more locals and less tourists.
Sightseeing
Perhaps most beautiful square in Madrid. Enjoy a coffee or a drink in one of its terraces and watch people pass by. Also besto tourist office of Madrid is here! You will find people willing to help you and solve your questions.
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorPerhaps most beautiful square in Madrid. Enjoy a coffee or a drink in one of its terraces and watch people pass by. Also besto tourist office of Madrid is here! You will find people willing to help you and solve your questions.
This is the official center of Madrid. Famous beautiful square. You can´t miss it!
1055 locals recommend
Puerta del Sol
This is the official center of Madrid. Famous beautiful square. You can´t miss it!
This is a must! Amazing panoramic view from the rooftop. There is also a restaurant and bar in the rooftop and a nice café in the ground floor.
323 locals recommend
Círculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de AlcaláThis is a must! Amazing panoramic view from the rooftop. There is also a restaurant and bar in the rooftop and a nice café in the ground floor.
In Plaza de Cibeles, one of the most famous in Madrid, you can access to the town hall terrace and enjoy the views while having a drink. There is also a restaurant.
60 locals recommend
CentroCentro
1 Plaza CibelesIn Plaza de Cibeles, one of the most famous in Madrid, you can access to the town hall terrace and enjoy the views while having a drink. There is also a restaurant.
Gran Vía
Calle Gran Vía Great street always busy, Shops, restaurants, nice historic buildings.
Nice street in old Madrid, perfect to have lunch or a drink in one of its terraces.
342 locals recommend
Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. AnaNice street in old Madrid, perfect to have lunch or a drink in one of its terraces.
One of the most known monuments in Madrid. Spectacular views of Calle Alcala from here. Retiro Park in one of the sides of the square. Cool terraces for eating or having a coffee day and night.
183 locals recommend
Retiro station
One of the most known monuments in Madrid. Spectacular views of Calle Alcala from here. Retiro Park in one of the sides of the square. Cool terraces for eating or having a coffee day and night.
Yes, there is an Egyptian temple in Madrid. Spain helped to save it from Assuan Dam water, so it was a gift from Egyptian monument. Madrid has amazing sunsets, and this is the best place to enjoy them (apart from this apartment you booked!!!)
1359 locals recommend
Temple of Debod
1 C. de FerrazYes, there is an Egyptian temple in Madrid. Spain helped to save it from Assuan Dam water, so it was a gift from Egyptian monument. Madrid has amazing sunsets, and this is the best place to enjoy them (apart from this apartment you booked!!!)
Royal Palace is one of the biggest and most beautiful in Europe. It can be visited, but I recommend you to book the visit in internet before you arrive to Madrid.
426 locals recommend
Palacio Real station
Royal Palace is one of the biggest and most beautiful in Europe. It can be visited, but I recommend you to book the visit in internet before you arrive to Madrid.
Reconverted military barrack, now is a cultural center. Check its web for more info.
133 locals recommend
Centro Cultural Conde Duque station
Reconverted military barrack, now is a cultural center. Check its web for more info.
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautiful urban parks in Europe. Ancient trees, monuments, palaces and a lake, all inside. Several terraces and restaurants inside.
2341 locals recommend
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaOne of the most beautiful urban parks in Europe. Ancient trees, monuments, palaces and a lake, all inside. Several terraces and restaurants inside.
Food Scene
One of my favourites. Good tapas and food and and amazing variety of good wines. Bar and restaurant.
15 locals recommend
Taberna Tempranillo
38 C. de la Cava BajaOne of my favourites. Good tapas and food and and amazing variety of good wines. Bar and restaurant.
Perfect place for brunch (incredible cakes), also for light meals, or have a drink day or night.
50 locals recommend
Delic
14 Cost.ª de San AndrésPerfect place for brunch (incredible cakes), also for light meals, or have a drink day or night.
Cozy little restaurant with good elaborated food. Better book in advance.
16 locals recommend
Matritum
17 C. de la Cava AltaCozy little restaurant with good elaborated food. Better book in advance.
Cool restaurant, international food, young people. It is situated in the former headquarters of a newspaper with the same name as the restaurant itself.
112 locals recommend
El Imparcial
4 C. del Duque de AlbaCool restaurant, international food, young people. It is situated in the former headquarters of a newspaper with the same name as the restaurant itself.
My last discovery in the centre. I love this restaurant. International food. Book in advance!
25 locals recommend
Toga Restaurante
23 C. de JuaneloMy last discovery in the centre. I love this restaurant. International food. Book in advance!
Good food from the North of Spain. It is not a cheap restaurant, but it is affordable.
26 locals recommend
Casa Julian de Tolosa
18 Calle de la Cava BajaGood food from the North of Spain. It is not a cheap restaurant, but it is affordable.
Malacatín
5 C. de la RudaA restaurant with good typical dishes from Madrid.
Martina Cocina
11 Pl. de CascorroGood place for brunch or light meals.
One of the best bars for tapas in Madrid. Amazing tortilla de patata! I love this place.
197 locals recommend
Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de MorosOne of the best bars for tapas in Madrid. Amazing tortilla de patata! I love this place.
An old market, now harbors different market stalls with delicious delicatessens, wines, desserts...
1026 locals recommend
Mercado San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelAn old market, now harbors different market stalls with delicious delicatessens, wines, desserts...
Founded in 1725, it is registered in Guiness Book as the oldest restaurant in the world.
197 locals recommend
Sobrino de Botin
17 Calle de CuchillerosFounded in 1725, it is registered in Guiness Book as the oldest restaurant in the world.
One of the most famous restaurants in Madrid. Politicians, members of the Royal Family, football players, actors and actresses come here. Traditional food.
239 locals recommend
Casa Lucio
35 C. de la Cava BajaOne of the most famous restaurants in Madrid. Politicians, members of the Royal Family, football players, actors and actresses come here. Traditional food.
Curious restaurant near Royal Palace. Closes sooo late at night. I like to come here for dinner. Spectacular duck magret.
9 locals recommend
Caripen Bistro
4 Pl. de la Marina EspañolaCurious restaurant near Royal Palace. Closes sooo late at night. I like to come here for dinner. Spectacular duck magret.
Los Andes - Calle Toledo
75 C. de ToledoDelicatessen shop.
Hidden rooftop terrace with views to Madrid roofs. Nice place to have a beer or eat something.
52 locals recommend
The Hat Madrid
9 C. ImperialHidden rooftop terrace with views to Madrid roofs. Nice place to have a beer or eat something.