Guidebook for Madrid
Arts & Culture
Goya, Velazquez, Murillo, Zurbarán, El Greco, Bosch...
2515 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónGoya, Velazquez, Murillo, Zurbarán, El Greco, Bosch...
A beautiful modernist building, with a living wall - interesting and eclectic exhibits inside and a lovely café. Oh, and it is free!
452 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoA beautiful modernist building, with a living wall - interesting and eclectic exhibits inside and a lovely café. Oh, and it is free!
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del PradoA fantastic building, and collection.
Guernica - and the fabulous modernist new wing for those interested in architechture.
1837 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
52 C. de Sta. IsabelGuernica - and the fabulous modernist new wing for those interested in architechture.
Alternative events and art shows here - wonderful cafe; altogether, very cool-
302 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Casa Encendida
2 Rda. de ValenciaAlternative events and art shows here - wonderful cafe; altogether, very cool-
Spain's foremost impressionist's house, garden, studio and home to many of his beautifully lit works. Only 3 euros!
230 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Sorolla
37 P.º del Gral. Martínez CamposSpain's foremost impressionist's house, garden, studio and home to many of his beautifully lit works. Only 3 euros!
Not just art - music, pop-up markets and food trucks, a lovely restaurant - very cool and interesting. Free entry!
335 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de LegazpiNot just art - music, pop-up markets and food trucks, a lovely restaurant - very cool and interesting. Free entry!
If you are like me and enjoy looking at bits of rock; this is the place for you! On the corner and FREE!
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Geominero
23 C. de Ríos RosasIf you are like me and enjoy looking at bits of rock; this is the place for you! On the corner and FREE!
Museo Cerralbo
17 C. de Ventura RodríguezAn old "palacete" jam-packed with treasures.
A bit of everything here - go to the roof bar for fantastic views
323 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Círculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de AlcaláA bit of everything here - go to the roof bar for fantastic views
Food Scene
La Máquina Chamberí
39 C. de PonzanoBook this super popular Spanish eatery.
Toque de Sal
46 C. de PonzanoReally good, well priced food in a designer space.
Argentinian pizza - on the pricy side, but really delicious.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Picsa
76 C. de PonzanoArgentinian pizza - on the pricy side, but really delicious.
Mercado San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelMercado de San Antón
24 C. de Augusto FigueroaI love this place! Fantastic Andaluz food - salads, fish, meat. Very reasonably priced too- Beware; gigantic portions intended for sharing!
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cazorla
99 Calle de CastellóI love this place! Fantastic Andaluz food - salads, fish, meat. Very reasonably priced too- Beware; gigantic portions intended for sharing!
Korea Restaurant
59 C. de Cristóbal BordiúAuthentic Korean food
Academia del Gusto
55 C. de Cristóbal BordiúGreat authentic Italian deli
Food to go, food to stay - not cheap but delicious. Try their torteles, fresh from the oven.
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pastelería Mallorca
6 C. SerranoFood to go, food to stay - not cheap but delicious. Try their torteles, fresh from the oven.
Hidden in a tiny side street - this traditional pastry shop must not be missed!
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Antigua Pastelería del Pozo
8 C. del PozoHidden in a tiny side street - this traditional pastry shop must not be missed!
La Violeta
62 C. de VallehermosoThis is a bar that specializes in vermut - great music and traditional tapas
Piccola Napoli
29 Calle de PalenciaAwesome authentic pizza at an amazing price
Gelateria DaRoma
155 Calle de Sta EngraciaItalian gelato, coffee, cakes and crepes
An indoor market, filled with great little restaurants
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mercado Vallehermoso
36 C. de VallehermosoAn indoor market, filled with great little restaurants
Drinks & Nightlife
Emblematic jazz cafe, bar. You can also enjoy a very good menu del dia here - plus live music every single night. Somewhat pricy, but worth it.
128 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Café Central
10 Pl. del ÁngelEmblematic jazz cafe, bar. You can also enjoy a very good menu del dia here - plus live music every single night. Somewhat pricy, but worth it.
El Colmo
26 Calle del OlmoNice bar with a free live mike concert every Sunday from around 8 to 11pm
Joséalfredo
22 Calle de SilvaFabulous and atmospheric cocktail bar
La Violeta
62 C. de VallehermosoShopping
Once a month on Saturday and Sunday - market selling all sorts in the Train Museum - live music and food and drinks too. Go to soak up the atmosphere.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mercado de Motores
61 Paseo de las DeliciasOnce a month on Saturday and Sunday - market selling all sorts in the Train Museum - live music and food and drinks too. Go to soak up the atmosphere.
Mercado San Fernando
41 C. de EmbajadoresAll the designer shops can be found on this street. If you are on a budget, you can just window shop!
207 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Calle Serrano
Calle de SerranoAll the designer shops can be found on this street. If you are on a budget, you can just window shop!
You can find anything in the largest Corte Ingles in Spain - just up the road!!
89 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Corte Inglés
65 C. de Raimundo Fernández VillaverdeYou can find anything in the largest Corte Ingles in Spain - just up the road!!
Casa de Diego
12 Prta del SolFans and umbrellas made in Madrid
Parks & Nature
Templo de Debod
1 C. de FerrazOne word - sunsets
Full of life, with quiet corners - peacocks, rowing, music, rollerskating, cafes...
2341 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaFull of life, with quiet corners - peacocks, rowing, music, rollerskating, cafes...
Jardines de Sabatini
2 C. de BailénRight by the Palace
Jardín Botánico Real
2 Plaza de MurilloCampo del Moro
1 P.º de la Virgen del PuertoBehind the palace.
Restaurants, zoo, fun fair, lake, walks. Madrid's green lung.
488 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque de la Casa de Campo
1 P.º de la Prta del ÁngelRestaurants, zoo, fun fair, lake, walks. Madrid's green lung.
Ride a bike, have an ice cream, play on the swings, soak up Madrid having free time!
491 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Madrid Río
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30Ride a bike, have an ice cream, play on the swings, soak up Madrid having free time!
Entertainment & Activities
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
1 Av. de Concha EspinaSightseeing
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de Bailén