Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
We love this place! Great pintxos and beer (cañas), awesome atmosphere, and it's serve yourself so quick service! :)
33 locals recommend
Orio Madrid Fuencarral
49 Calle de FuencarralWe love this place! Great pintxos and beer (cañas), awesome atmosphere, and it's serve yourself so quick service! :)
Great, great brunch. American style (or close to it). Only thing is they're not tailored for the early riser -- open very late.
23 locals recommend
Carmencita Bar
57 C. de San Vicente FerrerGreat, great brunch. American style (or close to it). Only thing is they're not tailored for the early riser -- open very late.
Great seafood. Great patio, and the best, most attentive service in Madrid that we've seen. It's definitely a "go-to"
15 locals recommend
Cabreira, Restaurante
2 Calle de RuizGreat seafood. Great patio, and the best, most attentive service in Madrid that we've seen. It's definitely a "go-to"
At 10 min walk from the flat, this is a great place to sample a wide variety of Spanish food. Maybe best described as a posh farmers market, the ambiance and food are great and are sure to please.
1026 locals recommend
Mercado San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelAt 10 min walk from the flat, this is a great place to sample a wide variety of Spanish food. Maybe best described as a posh farmers market, the ambiance and food are great and are sure to please.
This metro stop, 10 min walk from the flat, has several restaurants that all have tons of terrace seating, making for a fun atmosphere to stop and have some tapas and cañas (beers).
52 locals recommend
Alonso Martínez
This metro stop, 10 min walk from the flat, has several restaurants that all have tons of terrace seating, making for a fun atmosphere to stop and have some tapas and cañas (beers).
Beautiful plaza that is both fun to walk to (surrounded by lively streets) and full of terrace seating from all the restaurants.
342 locals recommend
Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. AnaBeautiful plaza that is both fun to walk to (surrounded by lively streets) and full of terrace seating from all the restaurants.
With maybe the highest concentration of tapas bars in the city, La Latina is a great place to spend a Sunday drinking and eating.
444 locals recommend
Barrio de La Latina
With maybe the highest concentration of tapas bars in the city, La Latina is a great place to spend a Sunday drinking and eating.
Great sit down restaurant with a fantastic menu and surprisingly low prices, right next to the apt.
28 locals recommend
Public
11 C. del DesengañoGreat sit down restaurant with a fantastic menu and surprisingly low prices, right next to the apt.
Everything Else
Gymage is a gym right next door to the place. On the rooftop there's a nice trendy terrace that's good for a cocktail.
122 locals recommend
GYMAGE Lounge Resort
2 C. de la LunaGymage is a gym right next door to the place. On the rooftop there's a nice trendy terrace that's good for a cocktail.
Where you catch most trains coming into and out of Madrid, including the famous bullet train called the Ave. Can take the metro directly from Gran Via or Tribunal (light blue line).
412 locals recommend
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VWhere you catch most trains coming into and out of Madrid, including the famous bullet train called the Ave. Can take the metro directly from Gran Via or Tribunal (light blue line).
The 2nd rail hub after Atocha, Chamartín is where many of the north-bound trains depart. You can get here from Tribunal (either blue line, north)
22 locals recommend
Chamartín
The 2nd rail hub after Atocha, Chamartín is where many of the north-bound trains depart. You can get here from Tribunal (either blue line, north)
Another key metro connection, which also happens to be in a very fun neighborhood.
139 locals recommend
Tribunal station
Another key metro connection, which also happens to be in a very fun neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Callao station
Main metro stop, only two blocks south of the flat.
The central hub of Madrid, sol is a huge plaza full of tourists and energy. Also home to the "km zero", said to be the center of the country.
600 locals recommend
Sol station
The central hub of Madrid, sol is a huge plaza full of tourists and energy. Also home to the "km zero", said to be the center of the country.
This is a gondola that goes from Casa del Campo back up to Madrid. It is a fun time to run or walk there from the flat (20 min or 60 min, respectively) and then take the tram back to Madrid.
23 locals recommend
Teleferico de Madrid - Country House Station
s/n Calle Cerro GarabitaThis is a gondola that goes from Casa del Campo back up to Madrid. It is a fun time to run or walk there from the flat (20 min or 60 min, respectively) and then take the tram back to Madrid.
A nice area to stroll around. Particularly recommended on the way back from the teleferica / gondola!
1359 locals recommend
Temple of Debod
1 C. de FerrazA nice area to stroll around. Particularly recommended on the way back from the teleferica / gondola!
Yes, this is a beautiful famous bridge, but it is surrounded by the more beautiful river park, a playground for kids and adults alike. Rent a bike and explore, we beg you -- this is a must in Madrid!
135 locals recommend
Puente de Toledo
Puente de ToledoYes, this is a beautiful famous bridge, but it is surrounded by the more beautiful river park, a playground for kids and adults alike. Rent a bike and explore, we beg you -- this is a must in Madrid!
Arganzuela
This is a gorgeous conical footbridge spanning the Rio Manzanares.
Real Madrid´s famous football/soccer stadium. They do guided tours if you´re interested.
443 locals recommend
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
1 Av. de Concha EspinaReal Madrid´s famous football/soccer stadium. They do guided tours if you´re interested.
The famous Retiro park. Come in the late afternoon and wander around. You can rent a boat and paddle around in the lake, or sit and take a coffee at one of the many cafes.
2341 locals recommend
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaThe famous Retiro park. Come in the late afternoon and wander around. You can rent a boat and paddle around in the lake, or sit and take a coffee at one of the many cafes.
Personally my favorite building, this is a famous Madrid landmark and the location where Real Madrid supporters flock to everytime their team wins a big game.
44 locals recommend
Palacio de Cibeles
1 Plaza CibelesPersonally my favorite building, this is a famous Madrid landmark and the location where Real Madrid supporters flock to everytime their team wins a big game.
An enormous market that happens every Sunday, ending at 3pm. You can buy anything here and is very recommended if you are here in Madrid on Sunday.
40 locals recommend
Plaza de Cascorro
Plaza de CascorroAn enormous market that happens every Sunday, ending at 3pm. You can buy anything here and is very recommended if you are here in Madrid on Sunday.
Very famous plaza -- a Madrid must do. This is also where the executions would happen during the Spanish Inquisition -- interesting to keep in mind while watching the tourists and street performers.
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorVery famous plaza -- a Madrid must do. This is also where the executions would happen during the Spanish Inquisition -- interesting to keep in mind while watching the tourists and street performers.
Royal Palace, this beautiful building gives tours of the ornate interior for 10€. Recommended!
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénRoyal Palace, this beautiful building gives tours of the ornate interior for 10€. Recommended!
Puerta de Alcala
s/n Plaza de la IndependenciaAnother famous Madrid landmark that is often seen in postcards.
The central tower and statues are dedicated to Cervantes and his famous Don Quixote characters.
96 locals recommend
Plaza España
Plaza de EspañaThe central tower and statues are dedicated to Cervantes and his famous Don Quixote characters.
Arts & Culture
Tablao Flamenco Villa Rosa
15 Plaza de Sta. AnaBest Flamenco and dinner I've had in Madrid.
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónThe famous Prado museum.
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoAnother world-class museum.
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoAnother world class museum.
Another world class art museum. Picasso´s famous La Guernica is on display here.
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelAnother world class art museum. Picasso´s famous La Guernica is on display here.
Madrid Zoo Aquarium
s/n Casa de CampoWe´ve not been here, but it´s Madrid´s zoo.
We´ve not been here, but it´s Madrid´s theme park with roller coasters and the like.
147 locals recommend
Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
We´ve not been here, but it´s Madrid´s theme park with roller coasters and the like.
A unique gallery / museum that is constantly changing, the Matadero is generally free and is a great turn-around point for a day spent cruising the river.
335 locals recommend
Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de LegazpiA unique gallery / museum that is constantly changing, the Matadero is generally free and is a great turn-around point for a day spent cruising the river.
Movie theaters (cines) showing movies in original language (which usually means English). There are other theaters in the area that also show in orignal, just in case they´re sold out.
19 locals recommend
Nigiri Princesa
1 C. de la PrincesaMovie theaters (cines) showing movies in original language (which usually means English). There are other theaters in the area that also show in orignal, just in case they´re sold out.
Shopping
Anything and everything you need is right under one roof. Supermarket, clothing, restaurants, gifts, post office...
451 locals recommend
El Corte Inglés Seguros Correduría
2 Pl. del CallaoAnything and everything you need is right under one roof. Supermarket, clothing, restaurants, gifts, post office...
Drinks & Nightlife
For 3€ you can get up to the roof-top terrace bar and enjoy some pretty stunning views of Madrid.
323 locals recommend
Círculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de AlcaláFor 3€ you can get up to the roof-top terrace bar and enjoy some pretty stunning views of Madrid.
The center hub of Malsaña, surrounded by hipsters, restaurants, street vendors selling 1 € beer cans, and limitless energy. Just up the street 3 min from the apt.
36 locals recommend
Plaza de San Ildefonso
Plaza de San IldefonsoThe center hub of Malsaña, surrounded by hipsters, restaurants, street vendors selling 1 € beer cans, and limitless energy. Just up the street 3 min from the apt.