Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Very close to our apartment. Built on the remains of the old City wall, the same as our own house. Good food and interesting history.
16 místní doporučují
Bodega de los Secretos
4 Calle de San BlasVery close to our apartment. Built on the remains of the old City wall, the same as our own house. Good food and interesting history.
Spectacular design inside the Jean Nouvell building at Museo Reina Sofía. You can also have a drink at the bar listening to a DJ until 2'30 a.m.
46 místní doporučují
NuBel
43 C. de ArgumosaSpectacular design inside the Jean Nouvell building at Museo Reina Sofía. You can also have a drink at the bar listening to a DJ until 2'30 a.m.
Excellent food at reasonable prices for the quality. Pre-booking is recommended.
67 místní doporučují
Restaurante TriCiclo
28 Calle de Sta. MaríaExcellent food at reasonable prices for the quality. Pre-booking is recommended.
Restaurante Tándem
39 Calle de Sta. MaríaGood food and good prices. Relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Ganz
9 Calle de AlmadénNice Café. Good coffee and cakes
Restaurant, Cafeteria, book shop, art gallery, delicatessen. Almost anything you may wish in a nice and quite setting.
16 místní doporučují
Comestibles La Fábrica
13 C. de la AlamedaRestaurant, Cafeteria, book shop, art gallery, delicatessen. Almost anything you may wish in a nice and quite setting.
Specialized in great quality buns and ramen. Normally very busy. Booking is recommended.
19 místní doporučují
Chuka Ramen Bar
9 Calle de EchegaraySpecialized in great quality buns and ramen. Normally very busy. Booking is recommended.
Excellent and authentic vietnamese food at reasonable prices. Modest restaurant but highly recommendable for Viet food fans.
Vietnam Restaurant
4 C. de las HuertasExcellent and authentic vietnamese food at reasonable prices. Modest restaurant but highly recommendable for Viet food fans.
Typical "tasca" where you can have "cañas" (beer in small glasses) and tapas using high quality preserves (mussels, anchovies, and other)
31 místní doporučují
La Dolores
4 Pl. JesúsTypical "tasca" where you can have "cañas" (beer in small glasses) and tapas using high quality preserves (mussels, anchovies, and other)
Traditional restaurant and tapas bar. Always busy and good quality. Located in Barrio de las Letras.
43 místní doporučují
Casa Rodríguez
5 C. de las MaldonadasTraditional restaurant and tapas bar. Always busy and good quality. Located in Barrio de las Letras.
Traditional beer house (tasca) in Madrid in the heart of the Plaza de Santa Ana area.
7 místní doporučují
Cervecería Alemana
6 Plaza de Sta. AnaTraditional beer house (tasca) in Madrid in the heart of the Plaza de Santa Ana area.
Pum Pum Café
6 C. de TribuleteGood coffee and patisserie in a nice Café in Lavapiés
Motteau Pasteleria
9 C. de San PedroCozy and modern Café
2 Michelin stars in a very informal atmosphere. High price. Booking well in advance is essential. Eating at Dstage is an experience...
17 místní doporučují
DSTAgE
8 C. de Regueros2 Michelin stars in a very informal atmosphere. High price. Booking well in advance is essential. Eating at Dstage is an experience...
Restaurant from Galicia (North West of Spain) with a very modern and attractive interpretation of cooking fish and molluscs. Set menus and a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
8 místní doporučují
Barra Atlántica
17 C. de GravinaRestaurant from Galicia (North West of Spain) with a very modern and attractive interpretation of cooking fish and molluscs. Set menus and a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Combines a Vegetarian restaurant and a nice decoration shop. All the furniture is on sale. Food is incredibly tasty for a vegetarian. Not cheap but the space is very nice.
7 místní doporučují
Il Tavolo Verde
6 C. VillalarCombines a Vegetarian restaurant and a nice decoration shop. All the furniture is on sale. Food is incredibly tasty for a vegetarian. Not cheap but the space is very nice.
Restaurante informal y low cost del Chef David Muñoz (Diverxo, 3 estrellas Michelín). No reservan y normalmente hay que hacer cola. Se recomienda ir a primera o última hora.
51 místní doporučují
StreetXo
47 C. SerranoRestaurante informal y low cost del Chef David Muñoz (Diverxo, 3 estrellas Michelín). No reservan y normalmente hay que hacer cola. Se recomienda ir a primera o última hora.
Excelente restaurante japonés. Los días laborables tiene un buen menú a la hora de comer por 25€
Miyama
45 P.º de la CastellanaExcelente restaurante japonés. Los días laborables tiene un buen menú a la hora de comer por 25€
Good food at a reasonable price in the heart of the shopping area of Barrio de Salamanca (Serrano, Velázquez, Jorge Juan, Hermosilla) Located at the Totem Hotel which also hosts a classy cocktail bar
Hermosos y Malditos
23 C. de HermosillaGood food at a reasonable price in the heart of the shopping area of Barrio de Salamanca (Serrano, Velázquez, Jorge Juan, Hermosilla) Located at the Totem Hotel which also hosts a classy cocktail bar
Said to be the oldest restaurant in Europe still open since inauguration. Enjoy a typical "cocido madrileño¨ at the restaurante or the tasty "croquetas" and consomme in the ground floor shop.
57 místní doporučují
Lhardy
8 Carrera de S. JerónimoSaid to be the oldest restaurant in Europe still open since inauguration. Enjoy a typical "cocido madrileño¨ at the restaurante or the tasty "croquetas" and consomme in the ground floor shop.
Mamá Framboise
2 Calle del Marqués de la EnsenadaHigh quality french patisserie & boulangerie. Nice cafeteria.
Excellent Mexican food. This is the low cost proposal of Michelin star awarded Punto MX. Bookings are not allowed, so you might have to queue to find a table. Early or late lunch/dinner is recommended. Same location as Streetxo, on the rooftop terrace of El Corte Inglés in Serrano.
Salon Cascabel
52 Calle de SerranoExcellent Mexican food. This is the low cost proposal of Michelin star awarded Punto MX. Bookings are not allowed, so you might have to queue to find a table. Early or late lunch/dinner is recommended. Same location as Streetxo, on the rooftop terrace of El Corte Inglés in Serrano.
Good quality "Chifa" (mix of Peruvian and Asian food) restaurant at reasonable price
11 místní doporučují
Restaurante Chifa
64 Calle de Modesto LafuenteGood quality "Chifa" (mix of Peruvian and Asian food) restaurant at reasonable price
Bar & Restaurant. Daily menu. Good quality and price. Not far from Reina Sofía Museum
7 místní doporučují
Lacaña
50 C. de Sta. IsabelBar & Restaurant. Daily menu. Good quality and price. Not far from Reina Sofía Museum
Modern restaurant with nice design and good food in the building that was formerly the office of an old newspaper
112 místní doporučují
El Imparcial
4 C. del Duque de AlbaModern restaurant with nice design and good food in the building that was formerly the office of an old newspaper
Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de MorosTapas bar. Try the Tortilla de Patata
Cuenllas
5 C. de FerrazBar & Restaurant. Excellent "tapas and raciones"
Bodega de la Ardosa
13 C. de ColónTapas Bar & restaurant. Guiness beer and more...
Drinks & Nightlife
MATUTE
12 Pl. de MatuteVery popular in Barrio de las Letras. You can also take a bite.
El Junco Jazz
10 Plaza de Sta. BárbaraGood bar for Funk & Soul music fans
In good weather, the rooftop terrace of Círculo de Bellas Artes offers spectacular views and architecture. There's a Café with a terrace also in the ground floor in Calle Alcalá
323 místní doporučují
Kruh krásných umění
42 C. de AlcaláIn good weather, the rooftop terrace of Círculo de Bellas Artes offers spectacular views and architecture. There's a Café with a terrace also in the ground floor in Calle Alcalá
Great views from the rooftop of this hotel. Perfect for summer nights
43 místní doporučují
ME Madrid Reina Victoria
14 Plaza de Sta. AnaGreat views from the rooftop of this hotel. Perfect for summer nights
In the heart of the Plaza de Santa Ana district. Old Café with daily life Jazz music performances
128 místní doporučují
Café Central
10 Pl. del ÁngelIn the heart of the Plaza de Santa Ana district. Old Café with daily life Jazz music performances
Parks & Nature
The botanical garden is very close to our apartment and very quite.
390 místní doporučují
Královská botanická zahrada
2 Plaza de MurilloThe botanical garden is very close to our apartment and very quite.
Park El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaEl parque más emblemático de Madrid
Beautiful park close to Jardines de Sabatini, Plaza de España and the Royal Palace. You can visit the Egyptian Debod Temple, recovered before the flooding from the Assuan dam
1359 místní doporučují
Chrám Debod
1 C. de FerrazBeautiful park close to Jardines de Sabatini, Plaza de España and the Royal Palace. You can visit the Egyptian Debod Temple, recovered before the flooding from the Assuan dam
New development that has become an architectural reference for recovering an abandoned area in the city. You can walk or bike along the river or stop in one of the restaurants and bars.
491 místní doporučují
Madrid Río
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30New development that has become an architectural reference for recovering an abandoned area in the city. You can walk or bike along the river or stop in one of the restaurants and bars.
Arts & Culture
One of the best museums in the world. Don't miss Velázquez, Flemish painters, Goya, Rembrandt, Tiziano, El Greco... and many more.
2515 místní doporučují
Národní muzeum Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónOne of the best museums in the world. Don't miss Velázquez, Flemish painters, Goya, Rembrandt, Tiziano, El Greco... and many more.
Muzeum Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del PradoExcellent summary of the history of art.
Modern Art Museum. Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Don't miss Picasso's Guernica.
1837 místní doporučují
Národní muzeum Centrum umění Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelModern Art Museum. Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Don't miss Picasso's Guernica.
Excellent temporary exhibitions in a great example of modern architecture. You can see the building from our window!
452 místní doporučují
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoExcellent temporary exhibitions in a great example of modern architecture. You can see the building from our window!
Find the latest trends in art in temporary exhibitions, performances, concerts and workshops
302 místní doporučují
La Casa Encendida
2 Rda. de Valencia Find the latest trends in art in temporary exhibitions, performances, concerts and workshops
This 'occupied' building has become a cultural reference in Madrid. The graffiti painted on the exterior walls are worth seeing. Located near Lavapies and El Rastro flea market
111 místní doporučují
Tabacalera Art Promotion
51 C. de EmbajadoresThis 'occupied' building has become a cultural reference in Madrid. The graffiti painted on the exterior walls are worth seeing. Located near Lavapies and El Rastro flea market
Interesting visit in a beautiful environment with the nearby Teatro Real and Plaza de Oriente.
1110 místní doporučují
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénInteresting visit in a beautiful environment with the nearby Teatro Real and Plaza de Oriente.
Sightseeing
You can't miss it. Also very close to Puerta del Sol and the shopping areas of Preciados and Gran Vía
1659 místní doporučují
Náměstí Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorYou can't miss it. Also very close to Puerta del Sol and the shopping areas of Preciados and Gran Vía
En un mismo espacio puedes recorrer, los Jardines de Sabatini, el Palacio Real, El Teatro de la Opera( Teatro Real) ,o simplemente dar un paseo y acercarte a tomar un chocolate con churros a la Chocolatería San Gines, en una bocacalle de la calle Arenal.
218 místní doporučují
Plaza de Oriente
En un mismo espacio puedes recorrer, los Jardines de Sabatini, el Palacio Real, El Teatro de la Opera( Teatro Real) ,o simplemente dar un paseo y acercarte a tomar un chocolate con churros a la Chocolatería San Gines, en una bocacalle de la calle Arenal.
After visiting El Rastro (flea market) on a Sunday morning, enjoy having some tapas or eating out in one of the many bars and restaurants near the square.
69 místní doporučují
Plaza de la Paja
Plaza de la PajaAfter visiting El Rastro (flea market) on a Sunday morning, enjoy having some tapas or eating out in one of the many bars and restaurants near the square.
Probably the best known image of Madrid in the confluence of Calle de Alcalá, Paseo del Prado, Paseo de la Castellana and a few hundred meters from Gran Vía.
267 místní doporučují
Plaza de Cibeles
Probably the best known image of Madrid in the confluence of Calle de Alcalá, Paseo del Prado, Paseo de la Castellana and a few hundred meters from Gran Vía.
Puerta de Alcala
s/n Plaza de la IndependenciaGetting Around
Tube station (line 1) Atocha. You can also access this tube station from the Ministerio de Agricultura (Paseo de Infanta Isabel).
Train Station: Short and Long range trains including High Speed (AVE) to Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Málaga, Córdoba, Sevilla, Toledo... Also train to the Airport Terminal 4 (T4). For the other Terminals you would need to take the bus connecting T4 with T1,T2 and T3
412 místní doporučují
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VTube station (line 1) Atocha. You can also access this tube station from the Ministerio de Agricultura (Paseo de Infanta Isabel).
Train Station: Short and Long range trains including High Speed (AVE) to Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Málaga, Córdoba, Sevilla, Toledo... Also train to the Airport Terminal 4 (T4). For the other Terminals you would need to take the bus connecting T4 with T1,T2 and T3
Check the EMT map to check the exact location of the nearby bus stops
63 místní doporučují
Estación del Arte
Check the EMT map to check the exact location of the nearby bus stops
Essentials
El Bistro De Sta Inés
104 C. de AtochaGood quality bread and cakes
Carrefour Express
17 C. de HortalezaBehind Caixa Forum
Carrefour Express
17 C. de Hortaleza