Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
The Mercado de San Miguel is a great place to begin your tapas or pinchos experience. Apart from the wonderful range of tapas or pinchos, the place is atmospheric.
1026 locals recommend
San Miguel Market
s/n Pl. de San MiguelThe Mercado de San Miguel is a great place to begin your tapas or pinchos experience. Apart from the wonderful range of tapas or pinchos, the place is atmospheric.
Tthe stunningly beautiful Plaza Mayor is a highlight of any visit to Madrid.
Cervecería Restaurante Plaza Mayor
2 Pl. MayorTthe stunningly beautiful Plaza Mayor is a highlight of any visit to Madrid.
Beautiful royal palace. Outside the main palace, visit the Farmacia Real (Royal Pharmacy) at the southern end of the patio known as the Plaza de la Armería (or Plaza de Armas).
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénBeautiful royal palace. Outside the main palace, visit the Farmacia Real (Royal Pharmacy) at the southern end of the patio known as the Plaza de la Armería (or Plaza de Armas).
A 16th century monastery founded by Princess Juana, daughter of emperor Charles V, who is buried there.
48 locals recommend
Royal Convent of the Incarnation
3 Plaza de las DescalzasA 16th century monastery founded by Princess Juana, daughter of emperor Charles V, who is buried there.
Should you find yourself in the Plaza de Oriente during the late evening, you certainly will be treated to music in the air. Street musicians often set up shop in the area.
218 locals recommend
Plaza de Oriente
Should you find yourself in the Plaza de Oriente during the late evening, you certainly will be treated to music in the air. Street musicians often set up shop in the area.
Arts & Culture
Madrid’s Teatro Real (opera house) is one of the many grand opera houses in the world, it stages about seventeen opera titles each year as well as ballets and recitals.
312 locals recommend
Royal Theater
s/n Pl. de Isabel IIMadrid’s Teatro Real (opera house) is one of the many grand opera houses in the world, it stages about seventeen opera titles each year as well as ballets and recitals.
Flamenco Tablao Restaurant in an astonishing 17th century palace.
23 locals recommend
Café de Chinitas
7 C. de TorijaFlamenco Tablao Restaurant in an astonishing 17th century palace.
Food Scene
Enter the Mesón Rincón de la Cava, and it reminds one of a dungeon, but one that you would feel very comfortable in. The restaurant is made up of small cosy alcoves. Great tapas!
Rincón de la Cava
17 Cava de San MiguelEnter the Mesón Rincón de la Cava, and it reminds one of a dungeon, but one that you would feel very comfortable in. The restaurant is made up of small cosy alcoves. Great tapas!
Best churros with hot chocolate in Madrid! Besides the atmosphere is wonderful. It's a great slice of life from Madrid.
321 locals recommend
San Ginés Chocolatería hot chocolate and churros
5 Pasadizo de San GinésBest churros with hot chocolate in Madrid! Besides the atmosphere is wonderful. It's a great slice of life from Madrid.
where you can go at the restaurant and enjoy the experimental food of the “Bulli Catering” by one of the world's greatest chefs: Ferrán Adriá.
7 locals recommend
Casino de Madrid
15 C. de Alcaláwhere you can go at the restaurant and enjoy the experimental food of the “Bulli Catering” by one of the world's greatest chefs: Ferrán Adriá.
Traditional Castillian cuisine recipes since 1870. Its star dish, the Cocido Madrileño (Madrilian stew), cooked on a low flame over oak charcoal.
108 locals recommend
LA BOLA
5 C. de la BolaTraditional Castillian cuisine recipes since 1870. Its star dish, the Cocido Madrileño (Madrilian stew), cooked on a low flame over oak charcoal.
Great place to get breakfast and get the day started. A toasted croissant with butter and a hot cafe con leche = awesome!
6 locals recommend
Callate la Boca
34 C. del BarquilloGreat place to get breakfast and get the day started. A toasted croissant with butter and a hot cafe con leche = awesome!
This cosy braserie is in Plaza de Oriente, facing the Royal Palace and the Opera House. Its interior is like an old 19th century cafe with underground caves (16th century).
34 locals recommend
Café de Oriente Palacio Real
2 Pl. de Ote.This cosy braserie is in Plaza de Oriente, facing the Royal Palace and the Opera House. Its interior is like an old 19th century cafe with underground caves (16th century).
this restaurant is a must for culinary tourists, as it's considered to be the oldest in the world. It opened in 1725 and it has a Guinness Book of World Records title to prove its claim
197 locals recommend
Sobrino de Botin
17 Calle de Cuchillerosthis restaurant is a must for culinary tourists, as it's considered to be the oldest in the world. It opened in 1725 and it has a Guinness Book of World Records title to prove its claim
Delicious Thai food, reasonable prices, good service and a subtly stylish dining area make for a terrific meal in the heart of town
Bangkok
10 Plaza de MatuteDelicious Thai food, reasonable prices, good service and a subtly stylish dining area make for a terrific meal in the heart of town
Shopping
calle Preciados and calle del Carmen head towards the Gran Vía; both are pedestrian and constitute the most popular shopping area in Madrid.
10 locals recommend
Bershka
25 C/ Gran Víacalle Preciados and calle del Carmen head towards the Gran Vía; both are pedestrian and constitute the most popular shopping area in Madrid.
Drinks & Nightlife
Joy is a nightclub that you cannot miss! The owner converted it from an old 1950's theatre into a huge club with plenty of room for dancers and party-goers from all over the world.
139 locals recommend
Joy Eslava Madrid
11 C. del ArenalJoy is a nightclub that you cannot miss! The owner converted it from an old 1950's theatre into a huge club with plenty of room for dancers and party-goers from all over the world.