Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
The Chocolatería San Ginés is a café at Pasadizo de San Ginés, .
It has served principally chocolate con churros since 1892 and is open 24/7.
You have to stop there !!!!!
321 locals recommend
San Ginés Chocolatería hot chocolate and churros
5 Pasadizo de San GinésThe Chocolatería San Ginés is a café at Pasadizo de San Ginés, .
It has served principally chocolate con churros since 1892 and is open 24/7.
You have to stop there !!!!!
Casa Patas
10 Calle de los CañizaresFamous place for Flamenco show and tapas!!!
Founded in 1725 is the oldest restaurant still running in the world If you want a really good dining experience you should go here.
The roosted pig is amazing, good wines in a really cool environment
197 locals recommend
Sobrino de Botin
17 Calle de Cuchilleros Founded in 1725 is the oldest restaurant still running in the world If you want a really good dining experience you should go here.
The roosted pig is amazing, good wines in a really cool environment
Best place to visit to try Bocadillo de Calamari or squid sandwich, done to perfection at an incredible price !!!!
Is a must go in Madrid to feel like a local. Simply too good to miss !!
63 locals recommend
Bar La Campana
6 C. de BotonerasBest place to visit to try Bocadillo de Calamari or squid sandwich, done to perfection at an incredible price !!!!
Is a must go in Madrid to feel like a local. Simply too good to miss !!
La Bobia
3 C. de San MillánSightseeing
“Surround yourself with Madrileño culture (and over 200 balconies) in the capital's main square, Plaza Mayor. During summer, it fills with outdoor terrazas where locals and tourists dine & drinks.
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
“Surround yourself with Madrileño culture (and over 200 balconies) in the capital's main square, Plaza Mayor. During summer, it fills with outdoor terrazas where locals and tourists dine & drinks.
Official residence of the Spanish Royal Family a must to see in Madrid !!!
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénOfficial residence of the Spanish Royal Family a must to see in Madrid !!!
Main Spanish national art museum, located walking distance from the apt. It features one of the world's finest collections of European art, dating from the 12th century to the early 19th century.
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón Main Spanish national art museum, located walking distance from the apt. It features one of the world's finest collections of European art, dating from the 12th century to the early 19th century.
Spain's national museum of 20th-century art. Highlights of the museum include excellent collections of Spain's two greatest 20th century masters, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelSpain's national museum of 20th-century art. Highlights of the museum include excellent collections of Spain's two greatest 20th century masters, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
Temple of Debod
1 C. de FerrazBeautiful sunsets from this park.
A magnificent park, filled with beautiful sculpture and monuments, galleries, a peaceful lake and host to a variety of events, it is one of Madrid's premier attractions.
2341 locals recommend
El Retiro Park
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaA magnificent park, filled with beautiful sculpture and monuments, galleries, a peaceful lake and host to a variety of events, it is one of Madrid's premier attractions.
The Plaza de Cibeles is a square with a neo-classical complex of marble sculptures with fountains that has become an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid.
Best top terrace to enjoy the city rooftops
54 locals recommend
Palacio de Comunicaciones
Plaza CibelesThe Plaza de Cibeles is a square with a neo-classical complex of marble sculptures with fountains that has become an iconic symbol for the city of Madrid.
Best top terrace to enjoy the city rooftops
Santa María la Real de La Almudena is the Catholic cathedral in Madrid, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid.
559 locals recommend
Almudena Cathedral
10 C. de BailénSanta María la Real de La Almudena is the Catholic cathedral in Madrid, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid.
Roman Catholic church in central Madrid, contains paintings by Zurbarán and Francisco Goya.
88 locals recommend
Basilica of San Francisco el Grande, Madrid
1 C. San Buenaventura Roman Catholic church in central Madrid, contains paintings by Zurbarán and Francisco Goya.
The museum was founded in 1867 and its purpose was to be a depository for numismatic, archaeological, ethnographical and decorative art collections compiled by the Spanish monarchs.
294 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
13 Calle de SerranoThe museum was founded in 1867 and its purpose was to be a depository for numismatic, archaeological, ethnographical and decorative art collections compiled by the Spanish monarchs.
With over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoWith over 1,600 paintings the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection was once the second largest private collection in the world
It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has a current capacity of 85,454 spectators.
443 locals recommend
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
1 Av. de Concha EspinaIt was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has a current capacity of 85,454 spectators.
The museum, which is housed in the former residence of its founder, opened in 1944.
87 locals recommend
Museo Cerralbo
17 C. de Ventura RodríguezThe museum, which is housed in the former residence of its founder, opened in 1944.
Experience the best of Madrid's tapas hopping culture by making a trip to La Latina, a neighborhood packed with tapas bars.
444 locals recommend
Barrio de La Latina
Experience the best of Madrid's tapas hopping culture by making a trip to La Latina, a neighborhood packed with tapas bars.
Everything Else
is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid (Spain). It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year and is located just south of La Latina Metro stop station.
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de Reyis the most popular open air flea market in Madrid (Spain). It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year and is located just south of La Latina Metro stop station.
Best known and busiest places in Madrid. This is the center (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the beginning of a new year.
1055 locals recommend
Puerta del Sol
Best known and busiest places in Madrid. This is the center (Km 0) of the radial network of Spanish roads. The square also contains the famous clock whose bells mark the beginning of a new year.
The market is a gourmet tapas market,with over 30 different vendors selling a wide variety of freshly prepared tapas, hams, olives, baked goods and other foods and also beer, wine and champagne !!!
1026 locals recommend
San Miguel Market
s/n Pl. de San MiguelThe market is a gourmet tapas market,with over 30 different vendors selling a wide variety of freshly prepared tapas, hams, olives, baked goods and other foods and also beer, wine and champagne !!!
Arts & Culture
The Teatro Real Opera is one of the great theaters of Europe and its seasons are home productions involving leading figures of the international singing, musical direction, stage direction and dance.
129 locals recommend
Opera station
The Teatro Real Opera is one of the great theaters of Europe and its seasons are home productions involving leading figures of the international singing, musical direction, stage direction and dance.
Shopping
El Riojano
10 C. MayorGreat Bakery with all traditional Spanish desserts.
Drinks & Nightlife
When it comes to Spanish bars, this is about as quintessential as it gets. Think colorfully tiled walls, shelves stacked with dusty wine bottles, and memorabilia from the bar's over 100 years open.
195 locals recommend
Bodega de la Ardosa
13 C. de ColónWhen it comes to Spanish bars, this is about as quintessential as it gets. Think colorfully tiled walls, shelves stacked with dusty wine bottles, and memorabilia from the bar's over 100 years open.