Guidebook for Madrid

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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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Orio Madrid Fuencarral
49 Calle de Fuencarral
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
We 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Carmencita Bar
57 C. de San Vicente Ferrer
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great, 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cabreira, Restaurante
2 Calle de Ruiz
15 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mercado San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San Miguel
1026 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Alonso Martínez
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. Ana
342 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Barrio de La Latina
444 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Public
11 C. del Desengaño
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
GYMAGE Lounge Resort
2 C. de la Luna
122 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
412 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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).
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chamartín
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tribunal station
139 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another key metro connection, which also happens to be in a very fun neighborhood.

Sightseeing

Main metro stop, only two blocks south of the flat.
152 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Callao station
152 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sol station
600 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Teleférico de Madrid - Estación Casa de Campo
s/n Calle Cerro Garabita
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.
A nice area to stroll around. Particularly recommended on the way back from the teleferica / gondola!
1359 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Templo de Debod
1 C. de Ferraz
1359 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Puente de Toledo
Puente de Toledo
135 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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!
This is a gorgeous conical footbridge spanning the Rio Manzanares.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Arganzuela
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
1 Av. de Concha Espina
443 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Real 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la Independencia
2341 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Palacio de Cibeles
1 Plaza Cibeles
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza de Cascorro
Plaza de Cascorro
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
1659 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.
Royal Palace, this beautiful building gives tours of the ornate interior for 10€. Recommended!
1110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de Bailén
1110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Royal Palace, this beautiful building gives tours of the ornate interior for 10€. Recommended!
Another famous Madrid landmark that is often seen in postcards.
444 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Puerta de Alcalá
s/n Plaza de la Independencia
444 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza España
Plaza de España
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The central tower and statues are dedicated to Cervantes and his famous Don Quixote characters.

Arts & Culture

Best Flamenco and dinner I've had in Madrid.
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tablao Flamenco Villa Rosa
15 Plaza de Sta. Ana
70 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Best Flamenco and dinner I've had in Madrid.
The famous Prado museum.
2515 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón
2515 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The famous Prado museum.
Another world-class museum.
452 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del Prado
452 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another world-class museum.
Another world class museum.
1498 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del Prado
1498 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another world class museum.
Another world class art museum. Picasso´s famous La Guernica is on display here.
1837 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
52 C. de Sta. Isabel
1837 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Another world class art museum. Picasso´s famous La Guernica is on display here.
We´ve not been here, but it´s Madrid´s zoo.
156 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
s/n Casa de Campo
156 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
We´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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
147 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de Legazpi
335 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nigiri Princesa
1 C. de la Princesa
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.

Shopping

Anything and everything you need is right under one roof. Supermarket, clothing, restaurants, gifts, post office...
451 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Corte Inglés Seguros Correduría
2 Pl. del Callao
451 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Anything 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Círculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de Alcalá
323 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
For 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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza de San Ildefonso
Plaza de San Ildefonso
36 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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.