Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
Sol station
The famous city center and heart of Madrid!
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorHistoric plaza near the center of Madrid!
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaFamous park with man-made lake.
A temple gifted to Madrid by the Egyptians thousands of years ago, this temple is absolutely beautiful at sunset with a beer or a box of sangria. Overlooks Casa de Campo with a view of the Palace
1359 locals recommend
Temple of Debod
1 C. de FerrazA temple gifted to Madrid by the Egyptians thousands of years ago, this temple is absolutely beautiful at sunset with a beer or a box of sangria. Overlooks Casa de Campo with a view of the Palace
The largest palace in all of western Europe. The shear size and architecture alone is worth the trip. Check online for discounted prices on Friday evenings.
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénThe largest palace in all of western Europe. The shear size and architecture alone is worth the trip. Check online for discounted prices on Friday evenings.
Once the home of the post-office, this building now houses one of the Spanish ministries. One of the top photo opportunities in Madrid on your walk to Retiro Park, and has a rooftop bar.
267 locals recommend
Plaza de Cibeles
Once the home of the post-office, this building now houses one of the Spanish ministries. One of the top photo opportunities in Madrid on your walk to Retiro Park, and has a rooftop bar.
Food Scene
An indoor market made of glass for a little taste of Madrid! Consisting of dozens of different vendors, you can try many tapas, paella, seafood, sweets, or drinks!
39 locals recommend
Mercado de San Miguel
s/n Plaza de San MiguelAn indoor market made of glass for a little taste of Madrid! Consisting of dozens of different vendors, you can try many tapas, paella, seafood, sweets, or drinks!
Located within minutes from our apartment, this is a fun, hip, cafe that offers everything from a Saturday morning brunch and coffee, to tropical cocktails at night with your friends.
20 locals recommend
Vacaciones Cocktail Bar
15 C. del Espíritu SantoLocated within minutes from our apartment, this is a fun, hip, cafe that offers everything from a Saturday morning brunch and coffee, to tropical cocktails at night with your friends.
A mediterranean tapas style hip restaurant with amazing sangria and an assortment of trendy tapas to share!
35 locals recommend
Musa Malasaña
18 C. de Manuela MalasañaA mediterranean tapas style hip restaurant with amazing sangria and an assortment of trendy tapas to share!
Listed on the Guinness World Book of Records as the oldest restaurant in the world. Worth spending a little more money for the best filet minion and a nice sit-down dinner.
197 locals recommend
Sobrino de Botin
17 Calle de CuchillerosListed on the Guinness World Book of Records as the oldest restaurant in the world. Worth spending a little more money for the best filet minion and a nice sit-down dinner.
A local Malasaña favorite. A trendy hangout for Madrileñas with delicious coffee, small eats, and great place to relax and check some things off your to-do list!
125 locals recommend
Bicycle Café
9 Pl. de San IldefonsoA local Malasaña favorite. A trendy hangout for Madrileñas with delicious coffee, small eats, and great place to relax and check some things off your to-do list!
The most famous Chocolateria in Madrid. Known for its chocolate con churros it's a great stop for a delicious sweet treat!
321 locals recommend
Chocolatería San Ginés hot choc n chorrus
5 Pasadizo de San GinésThe most famous Chocolateria in Madrid. Known for its chocolate con churros it's a great stop for a delicious sweet treat!
The #1 tapas bar for tourists in all of Madrid, this place is a MUST for a quality experience. The best part: for 6€ you can order one big drink and a sizable plate of tapas comes with for free.
73 locals recommend
Sidrería el Tigre
23 C. de las InfantasThe #1 tapas bar for tourists in all of Madrid, this place is a MUST for a quality experience. The best part: for 6€ you can order one big drink and a sizable plate of tapas comes with for free.
Arts & Culture
An authentic Spanish futball (soccer) experience! The home of Real Madrid, this stadium offers tours during the day and games during the futball season!
443 locals recommend
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
1 Av. de Concha EspinaAn authentic Spanish futball (soccer) experience! The home of Real Madrid, this stadium offers tours during the day and games during the futball season!
The most famous museum in all of Spain. Home to famous artists such as Goya, check online for student discounted tickets or free entrance after 18:00pm.
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónThe most famous museum in all of Spain. Home to famous artists such as Goya, check online for student discounted tickets or free entrance after 18:00pm.
Second to the Prado, this modern museum is home to famous paintings such as Picasso's La Guernica, and works from Salvador Dalí. Discounted prices are offered on the evenings (check online).
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelSecond to the Prado, this modern museum is home to famous paintings such as Picasso's La Guernica, and works from Salvador Dalí. Discounted prices are offered on the evenings (check online).
One of the more expensive museums to visit (10-15€). The Thyssen often has visiting exhibits from all over the world.
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoOne of the more expensive museums to visit (10-15€). The Thyssen often has visiting exhibits from all over the world.
Drinks & Nightlife
A very Spanish discoteca, Gabana is known by the locals for it's open bar on Wednesday nights (12-1:30am) with frequent visits from famous futball players. Weekends consist of the Spanish socialites
62 locals recommend
Gabana Club
39 Calle de María de MolinaA very Spanish discoteca, Gabana is known by the locals for it's open bar on Wednesday nights (12-1:30am) with frequent visits from famous futball players. Weekends consist of the Spanish socialites
The most famous club in Madrid. Consists of 6 stories, each floor with a different theme, thousands of tourists and Spanish-alike come for the copas and party atmosphere (12-20€ )
209 locals recommend
Kapital
125 C. de AtochaThe most famous club in Madrid. Consists of 6 stories, each floor with a different theme, thousands of tourists and Spanish-alike come for the copas and party atmosphere (12-20€ )
More known to the locals, this retro-inspired club formerly known as "Pacha" is great for a night of going-out close to our apartment. Prices are 12-20€.
67 locals recommend
Barceló Theatre
11 C. de BarcelóMore known to the locals, this retro-inspired club formerly known as "Pacha" is great for a night of going-out close to our apartment. Prices are 12-20€.
Another local club nearby the apartment, this hole in the wall is filled with casually-dressed locals who want to dance to the best music on either the main floor or the basement. Entrance is 10€.
41 locals recommend
Barco
34 C. del BarcoAnother local club nearby the apartment, this hole in the wall is filled with casually-dressed locals who want to dance to the best music on either the main floor or the basement. Entrance is 10€.