Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
5-10 min. walk from the apartment, this is one of the main historic places to see in Madrid
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de Bailén5-10 min. walk from the apartment, this is one of the main historic places to see in Madrid
This is the big cathedral that you can see from the apartment. It's next to the Royal Palace of Madrid so it has some history significance inside and outside.
559 locals recommend
Almudena Cathedral
10 C. de BailénThis is the big cathedral that you can see from the apartment. It's next to the Royal Palace of Madrid so it has some history significance inside and outside.
This area is called "Las Vistillas", it has some nice green areas at the top of a hill where you can have some wonderful views while you lay down or have your beer/coffee in a "terraza".
Calle de Yeseros
Calle de YeserosThis area is called "Las Vistillas", it has some nice green areas at the top of a hill where you can have some wonderful views while you lay down or have your beer/coffee in a "terraza".
Plaza Mayor is the main historic place to see in Madrid, where you can also have the typical calamari sandwich ("bocata de calamares")
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorPlaza Mayor is the main historic place to see in Madrid, where you can also have the typical calamari sandwich ("bocata de calamares")
The best way to enjoy sight-seeing: board on the cable car! (Teleférico, in Spanish)
72 locals recommend
La Llave de Oro
6 C. de VelázquezThe best way to enjoy sight-seeing: board on the cable car! (Teleférico, in Spanish)
Beautiful monument: basilica with nice views and place to hang-out.
88 locals recommend
Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, Madrid
1 C. San BuenaventuraBeautiful monument: basilica with nice views and place to hang-out.
Food Scene
Neural center of La Latina, the neighbourhood with the best food and night-out ambient in Madrid (the latter is my opinion, the former is a true fact ;-) )
329 locals recommend
Teatro La Latina
2 Pl. de la CebadaNeural center of La Latina, the neighbourhood with the best food and night-out ambient in Madrid (the latter is my opinion, the former is a true fact ;-) )
The best spot in La Latina (and the closest from the apartment) to have tapas in an outdoor-tables cafe/bar.
69 locals recommend
Plaza de la Paja
Plaza de la PajaThe best spot in La Latina (and the closest from the apartment) to have tapas in an outdoor-tables cafe/bar.
The best place to enjoy culinary delicacies from all over Spain, cozy place too (I recommend you to visit different spots inside it, don't stay just in one place!)
1026 locals recommend
San Miguel Market
s/n Pl. de San MiguelThe best place to enjoy culinary delicacies from all over Spain, cozy place too (I recommend you to visit different spots inside it, don't stay just in one place!)
The best restaurant/bar in La Latina and in the entire Madrid. Best food. Best sweet wines.
34 locals recommend
Taberna Almendro
Calle del AlmendroThe best restaurant/bar in La Latina and in the entire Madrid. Best food. Best sweet wines.
Casa Mingo
34 P.º de la FloridaOne of the best restaurants of Madrid, good tortillas and cider!
Arts & Culture
Nice place to hang out, do sight-seeing, with cultural-artistic importance.
1359 locals recommend
Temple of Debod
1 C. de FerrazNice place to hang out, do sight-seeing, with cultural-artistic importance.
Do you need to have a blast of a day? Go here to race with your friends. (It also has some golf fields!)
17 locals recommend
Carlos Sáinz Center
3 C. SepúlvedaDo you need to have a blast of a day? Go here to race with your friends. (It also has some golf fields!)
Entertainment & Activities
Best parks in Madrid are inside Casa de Campo, where you can take your children for even a rowboat promenade in the lake!
40 locals recommend
Casa de Campo Lake
Best parks in Madrid are inside Casa de Campo, where you can take your children for even a rowboat promenade in the lake!
Sabatini Gardens
2 C. de BailénNice place to relax
Nice gren parks with outdoor cafe that link the center of the city with the Casa de Campo through the river
Virgin of the Port Hermitage
4 Paseo de la Virgen del PuertoNice gren parks with outdoor cafe that link the center of the city with the Casa de Campo through the river
The best park around, just in front of the apartment, you'll be there in less than 2 minutes
28 locals recommend
Parque de Atenas
28 C. de SegoviaThe best park around, just in front of the apartment, you'll be there in less than 2 minutes
Drinks & Nightlife
Calle Bailén, 18
18 Calle de BailénLots of bars here to enjoy the last hours of the night
Shopping
Geographical center of Madrid, with lots of shops, cinemas, restaurants, etc
600 locals recommend
Sol station
Geographical center of Madrid, with lots of shops, cinemas, restaurants, etc
Stores, cinemas, restaurants in this mall (commercial centre), just next to the train/subway/bus station.
82 locals recommend
Principe Pio Shopping Center
2 P.º de la FloridaStores, cinemas, restaurants in this mall (commercial centre), just next to the train/subway/bus station.
Essentials
Calle de Juan Duque, 28
28 Calle de Juan DuqueSupermarket, groceries... for your daily needs
Recommended "market" that takes place in this plaza outside on Sundays, with lots of merchants and variety.
Plaza del Campillo del Mundo Nuevo
Plaza del Campillo del Mundo NuevoRecommended "market" that takes place in this plaza outside on Sundays, with lots of merchants and variety.