Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
The Gran Via is full of sidewalk cafes. Take a book or a friend and sit with a coffee and churro.
799 locals recommend
Gran Vía
Calle Gran Vía The Gran Via is full of sidewalk cafes. Take a book or a friend and sit with a coffee and churro.
The oldest restaurant in the world, established in 1725, the Botin has lost none of its charm over the years. Try a dish from the huge variety of roasted meats, prepared in a traditional oak-burning oven.
197 locals recommend
Sobrino de Botin
17 Calle de CuchillerosThe oldest restaurant in the world, established in 1725, the Botin has lost none of its charm over the years. Try a dish from the huge variety of roasted meats, prepared in a traditional oak-burning oven.
Public
11 C. del DesengañoShopping
Calle de Hortaleza
Calle de HortalezaDrinks & Nightlife
The Costello Club is known for its great bands, late nights, and nonstop dancing. Take in a concert and stay for the wild afterparty.
12 locals recommend
Costello club
10 C. del Caballero de GraciaThe Costello Club is known for its great bands, late nights, and nonstop dancing. Take in a concert and stay for the wild afterparty.
Sightseeing
The Prado Museum is known for its collection of European art, one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world, and its gallery of Spanish art through the ages. Not to be missed.
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónThe Prado Museum is known for its collection of European art, one of the biggest and most prestigious in the world, and its gallery of Spanish art through the ages. Not to be missed.
Also known as the Palacio Real, this gorgeous palace housed Spanish kings and queens for centuries. Take a tour of its 3,000 rooms, or wander around the stately gardens.
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénAlso known as the Palacio Real, this gorgeous palace housed Spanish kings and queens for centuries. Take a tour of its 3,000 rooms, or wander around the stately gardens.
Essentials
Carrefour Express
17 C. de HortalezaHospital La Paz
261 P.º de la CastellanaParks & Nature
Puerta del Sol
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorEl Retiro Park
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaLas Ventas Bullring
237 C. de AlcaláArts & Culture
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoMuseo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelNational Archaeological Museum
13 Calle de SerranoNational Museum of Natural Sciences
2 C. de José Gutiérrez AbascalRoyal Theater
s/n Pl. de Isabel IILope de Vega Theatre
57 C/ Gran VíaLara Theater
15 Corre. Baja de San PabloCalderón Theater
18 C. de AtochaRialto Theater
54 C/ Gran VíaTeatro Victoria
17 C. del PezArlequín Theater Gran Vía
5 C. de San Bernardo