Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Great coffee. Probably the best we have found so far in Madrid. Their cakes / sweets are also amazing. If you plan on returning, ask for a loyalty card.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toma Café
49 C. de la PalmaGreat coffee. Probably the best we have found so far in Madrid. Their cakes / sweets are also amazing. If you plan on returning, ask for a loyalty card.
Fantastic tapas bar with great selection of food.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Musa Malasaña
18 C. de Manuela MalasañaFantastic tapas bar with great selection of food.
Good cup of coffee. They also do food. Sometimes they even have lamingtons.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Federal
9 Pl. de las ComendadorasGood cup of coffee. They also do food. Sometimes they even have lamingtons.
Everything Else
Big beautiful park. Great for running. Great for walking. There's a lake in the middle, and you can hire row boats. There's a lot of life to the park, frequented by a variety of street performers.
2341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaBig beautiful park. Great for running. Great for walking. There's a lake in the middle, and you can hire row boats. There's a lot of life to the park, frequented by a variety of street performers.
A must see street if you love architecture. Many different styles of buildings are seen on this street and are very well preserved. Literally, "Broadway". It's the most commercial avenue in Madrid.
799 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gran Vía
Calle Gran VíaA must see street if you love architecture. Many different styles of buildings are seen on this street and are very well preserved. Literally, "Broadway". It's the most commercial avenue in Madrid.
Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid is an 8-hectare botanical garden located at Plaza de Murillo, next to the Prado Museum in Madrid.
390 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico Real
2 Plaza de MurilloReal Jardín Botánico de Madrid is an 8-hectare botanical garden located at Plaza de Murillo, next to the Prado Museum in Madrid.
Sightseeing
The Puerta del Sol is one of the best known and busiest places in Madrid. Lively centre of town where the pedestrian shopping malls meet. Often you will see buskers and street performers here.
1055 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol is one of the best known and busiest places in Madrid. Lively centre of town where the pedestrian shopping malls meet. Often you will see buskers and street performers here.
A nice little plaza next to the large Parque del Oeste (a great spot for running). There is picturesque square, statue and a fountain. A great place to enjoy a bocadillo for lunch.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza España
Plaza de EspañaA nice little plaza next to the large Parque del Oeste (a great spot for running). There is picturesque square, statue and a fountain. A great place to enjoy a bocadillo for lunch.
Unless there is official business taking place, the Royal Palace is open to the public. You will have to pay an entrance fee. Make sure to check out the beautiful formal gardens.
1110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénUnless there is official business taking place, the Royal Palace is open to the public. You will have to pay an entrance fee. Make sure to check out the beautiful formal gardens.
The Plaza Mayor is a marvellous historical site to see. Access to the square is through one of nine arches and only foot traffic is allowed in the square.
1659 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorThe Plaza Mayor is a marvellous historical site to see. Access to the square is through one of nine arches and only foot traffic is allowed in the square.
Shopping
El Rastro de Madrid or simply el Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year.
535 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyEl Rastro de Madrid or simply el Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year.
Arts & Culture
Amazing art gallery. The Museo del Prado is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. It features one of the world's finest collections of European art.
2515 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónAmazing art gallery. The Museo del Prado is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. It features one of the world's finest collections of European art.
The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Spain's national museum of 20th century art.
1837 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
52 C. de Sta. IsabelThe Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Spain's national museum of 20th century art.
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, is an art museum in Madrid with a collection of great European paintings including Rubens, Murillo, Rembrant and Claude Monet.
1498 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del PradoMuseo Thyssen-Bornemisza, is an art museum in Madrid with a collection of great European paintings including Rubens, Murillo, Rembrant and Claude Monet.