Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
Beautiful historical square and heart of the social life of Old Madrid. Area of restaurants, terraces, markets and shops with typical products. Formerly there were bullfights.
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorBeautiful historical square and heart of the social life of Old Madrid. Area of restaurants, terraces, markets and shops with typical products. Formerly there were bullfights.
The heart of the social and commercial life of Old Madrid. Starting point of main pedestrian and shopping streets. From here the locals receive each new year.
1055 locals recommend
Puerta del Sol
The heart of the social and commercial life of Old Madrid. Starting point of main pedestrian and shopping streets. From here the locals receive each new year.
Stunning 18th century building. A monumental complex with the Opera House, the Almudena Cathedral and the Sabatini Gardens. Guided tours
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénStunning 18th century building. A monumental complex with the Opera House, the Almudena Cathedral and the Sabatini Gardens. Guided tours
Take a walk through Central Park in Madrid, walking, riding a boat, sports, sit a drink on the terrace or kiosks, rest in the beautiful gardens of the 18th century.
2341 locals recommend
El Retiro Park
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaTake a walk through Central Park in Madrid, walking, riding a boat, sports, sit a drink on the terrace or kiosks, rest in the beautiful gardens of the 18th century.
Monumental urban square and heart of Madrid, with magnificent buildings from the early nineteenth century; Town Hall, Bank of Spain, Linares Palace, Cervantes Institute, Cibeles Fountain.
189 locals recommend
Cibeles Fountain
S/N Plaza CibelesMonumental urban square and heart of Madrid, with magnificent buildings from the early nineteenth century; Town Hall, Bank of Spain, Linares Palace, Cervantes Institute, Cibeles Fountain.
The historical Austrias' Madrid core. Place steeped in history and old town hall.
64 locals recommend
Plaza de la Villa
The historical Austrias' Madrid core. Place steeped in history and old town hall.
Old monumental gateway to Madrid. You can still see in it the impact of Civil War bullets.
444 locals recommend
Alcala Gate
s/n Plaza de la IndependenciaOld monumental gateway to Madrid. You can still see in it the impact of Civil War bullets.
Magnificent 1781 gardens and greenhouses. Designed by the architects of the King; Sabatini and Juan de Villanueva, the Prado Museum architec. A quiet and pleasant walk full of history and botany.
390 locals recommend
Royal Botanical Garden
2 Plaza de Murillo
Magnificent 1781 gardens and greenhouses. Designed by the architects of the King; Sabatini and Juan de Villanueva, the Prado Museum architec. A quiet and pleasant walk full of history and botany.
Historic square to take a walk and have something to eat or drink
69 locals recommend
Plaza de la Paja
Plaza de la PajaHistoric square to take a walk and have something to eat or drink
Historic square to take a walk and have something to eat or drink
9 locals recommend
Plaza de los Carros Madrid
Plaza de los CarrosHistoric square to take a walk and have something to eat or drink
Drinks & Nightlife
Renovated old market for gourmet and delicatessen products. Beautiful 19th century building. Select tapas and typical products of food environment.
1026 locals recommend
San Miguel Market
s/n Pl. de San MiguelRenovated old market for gourmet and delicatessen products. Beautiful 19th century building. Select tapas and typical products of food environment.
Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. AnaPretty square with terraces of bars and restaurants.
Casa Patas
10 Calle de los CañizaresTavern-restaurant and flamenco show
Arts & Culture
One of the best art galleries in the world, in a magnificent 18th century building. Enlarged in the 20th century by the famous architect Rafael Moneo. Essential visit along the Paseo de Castellan
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónOne of the best art galleries in the world, in a magnificent 18th century building. Enlarged in the 20th century by the famous architect Rafael Moneo. Essential visit along the Paseo de Castellan
Magnificent collection of modernist painting of the nineteenth century in a beautiful nineteenth century building renovated by renowned architect Rafael Moneo. Next to Las Letras neighbourhood.
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoMagnificent collection of modernist painting of the nineteenth century in a beautiful nineteenth century building renovated by renowned architect Rafael Moneo. Next to Las Letras neighbourhood.
Visit Guernica, the famous painting by Picasso. In a 18th century former hospital, Renovated in 20th century by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel. Modern art and modernity.
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelVisit Guernica, the famous painting by Picasso. In a 18th century former hospital, Renovated in 20th century by the famous French architect Jean Nouvel. Modern art and modernity.
U.N.E.D. MADRID ESCUELAS PÍAS
14 C. de TribuleteLibrary and campus
Extensive program of theater performances in a nice modern building with good facilities
69 locals recommend
Teatro Valle-Inclán
s/n Pl. de Ana DiosdadoExtensive program of theater performances in a nice modern building with good facilities
Musical: The Lion King. One of the best known shows in Madrid. An assembly of high quality and acclaim. Advisable to book tickets in advance, they are often depleted.
179 locals recommend
Lope de Vega Theatre
57 C/ Gran VíaMusical: The Lion King. One of the best known shows in Madrid. An assembly of high quality and acclaim. Advisable to book tickets in advance, they are often depleted.
Cultural activities in a recently renovated historic building according to season program.
452 locals recommend
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoCultural activities in a recently renovated historic building according to season program.
Cultural activities in a recently renovated historic building according to season program.
302 locals recommend
The Burning House
2 Rda. de ValenciaCultural activities in a recently renovated historic building according to season program.
Cultural activities in a recently renovated historic building according to season program.
149 locals recommend
Circo Price Theater
35 Rda. de AtochaCultural activities in a recently renovated historic building according to season program.
Rialto Theater
54 C/ Gran VíaMusical Cabaret and theatre according to season program.
Royal Theater
s/n Pl. de Isabel IIOpera and theatre according to season program
Shopping
Commercial and hotels heart of Madrid. Beautiful stately buildings from the early 20th century. Musicals, theaters, cinemas, cafes, restaurants and bars. Crowded and vitality.
799 locals recommend
Gran Vía
Calle Gran VíaCommercial and hotels heart of Madrid. Beautiful stately buildings from the early 20th century. Musicals, theaters, cinemas, cafes, restaurants and bars. Crowded and vitality.
Over 100 years old popular market. Only Sundays, pedestrian streets packed with people looking for Antiques, Used, crafts, fashion and any item you can imagine.
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyOver 100 years old popular market. Only Sundays, pedestrian streets packed with people looking for Antiques, Used, crafts, fashion and any item you can imagine.
The official Real Madrid store. All official products of the most successful football club in the world.
12 locals recommend
Real Madrid Official Store
31 C/ Gran VíaThe official Real Madrid store. All official products of the most successful football club in the world.
The most populous and famous pedestrian and shopping street in Madrid.
171 locals recommend
Calle de Preciados
Calle de PreciadosThe most populous and famous pedestrian and shopping street in Madrid.
Doña Manolita
22 C. del CarmenMadrid´s most famous place to buy lottery.
Everything Else
Spain main High Speed railway station. Major cities within reach in 2 hours´ time: Barcelona, Seville, Córdoba, Malaga, Valencia, Granada, Toledo, Zaragoza, Segovia, Valladolid, Zamora, Alicante..
412 locals recommend
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VSpain main High Speed railway station. Major cities within reach in 2 hours´ time: Barcelona, Seville, Córdoba, Malaga, Valencia, Granada, Toledo, Zaragoza, Segovia, Valladolid, Zamora, Alicante..
Food Scene
Pedestrian street full of charming restaurants at an affordable price.
115 locals recommend
Calle de las Huertas
Calle de las HuertasPedestrian street full of charming restaurants at an affordable price.
Semi-pedestrian street with restaurants and terraces, Hindu, Arab, tapas bars, ample supply at affordable prices.
9 locals recommend
Calle de Lavapiés
Calle de LavapiésSemi-pedestrian street with restaurants and terraces, Hindu, Arab, tapas bars, ample supply at affordable prices.
Plenty of bars, terraces and affordable multicultural restaurants.
41 locals recommend
Calle de Argumosa
Calle de ArgumosaPlenty of bars, terraces and affordable multicultural restaurants.
Calle de San Millán, 3
3 Calle de San MillánTraditional Asturian cider bar and restaurant
Tetería "Habibi"
41 C. del Ave MaríaLebanese food restaurant
Bookstore cafe with creative national cuisine and cultural events
6 locals recommend
El dinosaurio todavía estaba allí
8 C. del Ave MaríaBookstore cafe with creative national cuisine and cultural events
Restaurante Preity Raj
29 C. del Ave MaríaIndian Restaurant. Takeout.
Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de MorosGood for tapas. Tortilla is the pilot course.
Eggs and milk vegetarian cuisine served in checkered tablecloths. Old tavern with terrace.
12 locals recommend
El Estragón Vegetariano
10 Pl. de la PajaEggs and milk vegetarian cuisine served in checkered tablecloths. Old tavern with terrace.
Roaster restaurant. Caves vaulted brick ceilings. Located in a XVIth century palace. Good food.
10 locals recommend
LA TABERNA DEL CAPITÁN ALATRISTE
7 Calle de GrafalRoaster restaurant. Caves vaulted brick ceilings. Located in a XVIth century palace. Good food.
European haute cuisine in an elegant Local landmark with sweets, delicacies and food store.
57 locals recommend
Lhardy
8 Carrera de S. JerónimoEuropean haute cuisine in an elegant Local landmark with sweets, delicacies and food store.
Founded in 1725 with Castilian dishes house, classic wood stove and exposed stone vaulted dining room.
197 locals recommend
Sobrino de Botin
17 Calle de CuchillerosFounded in 1725 with Castilian dishes house, classic wood stove and exposed stone vaulted dining room.
Exclusive international seasonal cuisine in elegant salons patterned walls and elegant decor. High price.
Horcher
6 C. de Alfonso XIIExclusive international seasonal cuisine in elegant salons patterned walls and elegant decor. High price.
The most typical place in Madrid to have chocolate with "churros".
321 locals recommend
San Ginés Chocolatería hot chocolate and churros
5 Pasadizo de San GinésThe most typical place in Madrid to have chocolate with "churros".
Pastry and coffe shop for celíacs. Very tasty Gluten free products
22 locals recommend
CELICIOSO Gluten Free Bakery
3 C. de HortalezaPastry and coffe shop for celíacs. Very tasty Gluten free products
One of the oldest bars and tapas house in Madrid. Your attention to the "croquetas de bacalao", cod croquettes.
214 locals recommend
Casa Labra
12 C. de TetuánOne of the oldest bars and tapas house in Madrid. Your attention to the "croquetas de bacalao", cod croquettes.
Café de Oriente Palacio Real
2 Pl. de Ote.Cute café with nice sights to Royal Palace
Los Chuchis
82 C. del AmparoBritish food and attention
La mejor relación calidad-precio de Madrid. Comida casera variada, buena y abundante. 15-20€ menú. Camareros atentos y servicio rápido. Uno de mis favoritos. No admite reservas
41 locals recommend
La Sanabresa
12 C. del Amor de DiosLa mejor relación calidad-precio de Madrid. Comida casera variada, buena y abundante. 15-20€ menú. Camareros atentos y servicio rápido. Uno de mis favoritos. No admite reservas
Essentials
Plaza Lavapiés
Plaza de LavapiésAnythig you need to buy, anytime of every day