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Guidebook for Madrid

Food Scene

one of the best italian restaurants in Madrid, look pretty casual, but it´s the favourite one for The Real Madrid players, coming to celebrate their birthdays and succes, as well as other celebrities.
14 residents recomanen
Restaurante Don Giovanni
23 Paseo de la R. Cristina
14 residents recomanen
one of the best italian restaurants in Madrid, look pretty casual, but it´s the favourite one for The Real Madrid players, coming to celebrate their birthdays and succes, as well as other celebrities.
tapas at the Oldest Market in Madrid, so special, so good... a MUST
1026 residents recomanen
Mercat de San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San Miguel
1026 residents recomanen
tapas at the Oldest Market in Madrid, so special, so good... a MUST
Another Market for delicatessen, tapas and every variety of different meals. This one is located in the Gay area in Madrid, Chueca.
498 residents recomanen
Mercat de San Antón
24 C. de Augusto Figueroa
498 residents recomanen
Another Market for delicatessen, tapas and every variety of different meals. This one is located in the Gay area in Madrid, Chueca.
chic, expensive, fun and glamourous Restaurant, need reservation a week in advance
76 residents recomanen
Restaurante Ten Con Ten
6 Cl. de Ayala
76 residents recomanen
chic, expensive, fun and glamourous Restaurant, need reservation a week in advance
Japanese Food in a nice and close Restaurant, right at Serrano street and Plaza de la Independencia where you also find other selected Restaurants
Sushi shop
23 Calle de Génova
Japanese Food in a nice and close Restaurant, right at Serrano street and Plaza de la Independencia where you also find other selected Restaurants
A great breakfast in a delicatessen place
14 residents recomanen
Harina
77 C. de Raimundo Fernández Villaverde
14 residents recomanen
A great breakfast in a delicatessen place
have an exquisite dinner on top of this building
54 residents recomanen
Palacio de Comunicaciones
Plaza Cibeles
54 residents recomanen
have an exquisite dinner on top of this building
A VERY POPULAR TERRACE GRILL NEXT TO THE RIVER, WELL KNOWN FOR THE GRILLED CHICKEN, CHORIZO AND TYPICAL SPANISH FOOD.
75 residents recomanen
Casa Mingo
34 P.º de la Florida
75 residents recomanen
A VERY POPULAR TERRACE GRILL NEXT TO THE RIVER, WELL KNOWN FOR THE GRILLED CHICKEN, CHORIZO AND TYPICAL SPANISH FOOD.
ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS RESTAURANTS IN MADRID, BASQUE GASTRONOMY, SELECTED WINES AND EXQUISITE MENU, WITH TERRACE FACING THE RETIRO, FANTASTIC AT SUNSETS, COOL PEOPLE, JUST A WALK FROM HOME, 13 MINUTES
52 residents recomanen
Arzábal Retiro
13 Av. de Menéndez Pelayo
52 residents recomanen
ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS RESTAURANTS IN MADRID, BASQUE GASTRONOMY, SELECTED WINES AND EXQUISITE MENU, WITH TERRACE FACING THE RETIRO, FANTASTIC AT SUNSETS, COOL PEOPLE, JUST A WALK FROM HOME, 13 MINUTES
A MUST. THIS FOOD MARKET IS REALLY SELECTED, ONE OF THE OLDEST IN MADRID DE LOS AUSTRIAS
1026 residents recomanen
Mercat de San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San Miguel
1026 residents recomanen
A MUST. THIS FOOD MARKET IS REALLY SELECTED, ONE OF THE OLDEST IN MADRID DE LOS AUSTRIAS
AMAZING TERRACE RIGHT IN FACE OF THE RETIRO PARK, BEAUTIFUL AT NIGHT, MEALS, COFFE AND DRINKS IN A SINGULAR SPACE
9 residents recomanen
Casa Árabe
62 C. de Alcalá
9 residents recomanen
AMAZING TERRACE RIGHT IN FACE OF THE RETIRO PARK, BEAUTIFUL AT NIGHT, MEALS, COFFE AND DRINKS IN A SINGULAR SPACE
JUST ONE AVENUE PLENTY OF TERRACES, DIFFERENT FOOD STYLE AND GASTRONOMY, FROM ARGETINAN TO BASQUE, ITALIAN ETC... VERY POPULAR IN FRONT OF THE RETIRO PARK
Calle de Ibiza
Calle de Ibiza
JUST ONE AVENUE PLENTY OF TERRACES, DIFFERENT FOOD STYLE AND GASTRONOMY, FROM ARGETINAN TO BASQUE, ITALIAN ETC... VERY POPULAR IN FRONT OF THE RETIRO PARK
Very good restaurant inspired in gastronomy from the north, Cantabria, plenty of seafood and great meat too.
Casa de Cantabria in Madrid
10 C. de Pío Baroja
Very good restaurant inspired in gastronomy from the north, Cantabria, plenty of seafood and great meat too.

Arts & Culture

One of the best Museums in Europe, you can´t miss it.
2515 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón
2515 residents recomanen
One of the best Museums in Europe, you can´t miss it.
The most Contemporary Museum in Spain, huge building and great program every month, selected collections and concerts
1837 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional Centre d'Art Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. Isabel
1837 residents recomanen
The most Contemporary Museum in Spain, huge building and great program every month, selected collections and concerts
Another great Museum, these days with the special collection from Givenchy, Vogue Show
1498 residents recomanen
Museu Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del Prado
1498 residents recomanen
Another great Museum, these days with the special collection from Givenchy, Vogue Show
Another Modern Museum, with the unique vertical garden at the entrance. Good to visit and have lunch or dinner in the area around, Barrio de las Letras
452 residents recomanen
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del Prado
452 residents recomanen
Another Modern Museum, with the unique vertical garden at the entrance. Good to visit and have lunch or dinner in the area around, Barrio de las Letras
The unfinished Cathedral in Madrid... great view from this place, next to Palacio Real and the Opera House
559 residents recomanen
Catedral de l'Almudena
10 C. de Bailén
559 residents recomanen
The unfinished Cathedral in Madrid... great view from this place, next to Palacio Real and the Opera House
The trendy Park in Madrid to meet friends and sport outdoors, also you can play tennis o football under reservation
2341 residents recomanen
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la Independencia
2341 residents recomanen
The trendy Park in Madrid to meet friends and sport outdoors, also you can play tennis o football under reservation
At this Hotel you find a nice spa where make a reservation and enjoy relaxing in the pool as well
72 residents recomanen
La Llave de Oro
6 C. de Velázquez
72 residents recomanen
At this Hotel you find a nice spa where make a reservation and enjoy relaxing in the pool as well
keen to the Opera or Classic Music?.... check the season program
129 residents recomanen
Opera station
129 residents recomanen
keen to the Opera or Classic Music?.... check the season program
If you have curiosity about what bullfight is about, you should check tickets here. I don´t like this tradition but I realize that for someone abroad might be curious, at least you know for once.
230 residents recomanen
Plaça de Toros de Las Ventas
237 C. de Alcalá
230 residents recomanen
If you have curiosity about what bullfight is about, you should check tickets here. I don´t like this tradition but I realize that for someone abroad might be curious, at least you know for once.

Everything Else

The most important train&metro station to the Coast and South of Spain . Just 5 minutes walking from the house. Here you get the special direct bus to the Airport, fast, cheap and easy.
412 residents recomanen
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
412 residents recomanen
The most important train&metro station to the Coast and South of Spain . Just 5 minutes walking from the house. Here you get the special direct bus to the Airport, fast, cheap and easy.
The closest private Hospital
Hospital Beata María Ana
83 C. Dr. Esquerdo
The closest private Hospital
This is a non private Hospital, belongs to the University, you can choose what you want, the closest two are both very good.
17 residents recomanen
Gregorio Marañón Hospital
46 C. Dr. Esquerdo
17 residents recomanen
This is a non private Hospital, belongs to the University, you can choose what you want, the closest two are both very good.
THIS IS THE CHURCH WHERE THE ROYAL FAMILY AND NOBLE SOCIETY HAS THEIR CEREMONIES LAST CENTURIES
33 residents recomanen
Sant Jeroni el Real
4 C. de Moreto
33 residents recomanen
THIS IS THE CHURCH WHERE THE ROYAL FAMILY AND NOBLE SOCIETY HAS THEIR CEREMONIES LAST CENTURIES
METRO MENÉNDEZ PELAYO, the closest one, el más cercano
21 residents recomanen
Menéndez Pelayo
21 residents recomanen
METRO MENÉNDEZ PELAYO, the closest one, el más cercano
PUERTA DEL SOL (BEST TO GET HERE, BUS 32 AND 26)
1055 residents recomanen
Puerta del Sol
1055 residents recomanen
PUERTA DEL SOL (BEST TO GET HERE, BUS 32 AND 26)
PLAZA MAYOR, OLD MADRID MAIN SQUARE (watch out your bags and belongings)
1659 residents recomanen
Plaça Major
Plaza Mayor
1659 residents recomanen
PLAZA MAYOR, OLD MADRID MAIN SQUARE (watch out your bags and belongings)
THIS IS THE STREET TO GO TO THE OLD CENTER BY BUS, CAR, BIKE OR TAXI
Paseo de la Reina Cristina
Paseo de la Reina Cristina
THIS IS THE STREET TO GO TO THE OLD CENTER BY BUS, CAR, BIKE OR TAXI
MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA DE MADRID
Ministerio De Agricultura station
MINISTERIO DE AGRICULTURA DE MADRID

Shopping

Here starts the burgeoise area in Madrid, Salamanca, Calle Serrano, plenty of top shopping, luxurious stores and restaurants
444 residents recomanen
Porta d'Alcalá
s/n Plaza de la Independencia
444 residents recomanen
Here starts the burgeoise area in Madrid, Salamanca, Calle Serrano, plenty of top shopping, luxurious stores and restaurants

Sightseeing

The oldest Library in Spain, any book or Historic documentation is here, apart of the beautiful classic decoration
89 residents recomanen
Biblioteca Nacional d'Espanya
20-22 P.º de Recoletos
89 residents recomanen
The oldest Library in Spain, any book or Historic documentation is here, apart of the beautiful classic decoration
The long street plenty of Theaters, bars, big stores like Fnac, Corte Ingles etc
799 residents recomanen
Gran Vía
Calle Gran Vía
799 residents recomanen
The long street plenty of Theaters, bars, big stores like Fnac, Corte Ingles etc
The closest Public Sport Center, indoors pool till 21h. 5 euros ticket, also Sauna and Fitness
Centro Deportivo Municipal Daoiz and Velarde 1
5 Av. de la Ciudad de Barcelona
The closest Public Sport Center, indoors pool till 21h. 5 euros ticket, also Sauna and Fitness
Cultural Center, plenty of activities, Theater, Dance, Exhibitions, Galleries, Markets, activities for kids too.
335 residents recomanen
Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de Legazpi
335 residents recomanen
Cultural Center, plenty of activities, Theater, Dance, Exhibitions, Galleries, Markets, activities for kids too.
Very interesting Museum if you are keen about science and the history of Human Being ;)
40 residents recomanen
Museu d'Antropologia
68 C. de Alfonso XII
40 residents recomanen
Very interesting Museum if you are keen about science and the history of Human Being ;)
MAIN TRAIN AND METRO STATION, ALSO THE FASTEST AND CHEAP BUS TO THE AIRPORT. TRAINS TO MADRID MOUNTAINS- 30 MINUTES AND LONG DISTANCE HIGH SPEED TRAINS TO THE COAST, BARCELONA, MÁLAGA ETC...
412 residents recomanen
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
412 residents recomanen
MAIN TRAIN AND METRO STATION, ALSO THE FASTEST AND CHEAP BUS TO THE AIRPORT. TRAINS TO MADRID MOUNTAINS- 30 MINUTES AND LONG DISTANCE HIGH SPEED TRAINS TO THE COAST, BARCELONA, MÁLAGA ETC...
RENT A CAR, GET INFORMATION ABOUT MADRID TOURISM AND OTHER CITIES, BUY TRAIN TICKETS, OR DESIGN YOUR TRIPS AROUND,... ALL THE INFO YOU NEED IS IN THIS TOURIST OFFICE.
9 residents recomanen
Tourist Office Atocha Station
s/n Pl. del Emperador Carlos V
9 residents recomanen
RENT A CAR, GET INFORMATION ABOUT MADRID TOURISM AND OTHER CITIES, BUY TRAIN TICKETS, OR DESIGN YOUR TRIPS AROUND,... ALL THE INFO YOU NEED IS IN THIS TOURIST OFFICE.
YOU CAN´T MISS THIS AMAZING SPOT INSIDE THE PARK, BEAUTIFUL LAKE WITH SWANS SURROUNDING A GLASS NEOCLASSIC PALACE...
186 residents recomanen
Palau de Cristal
4 P.º de Cuba
186 residents recomanen
YOU CAN´T MISS THIS AMAZING SPOT INSIDE THE PARK, BEAUTIFUL LAKE WITH SWANS SURROUNDING A GLASS NEOCLASSIC PALACE...
THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN... SO CLOSE AND SO BEAUTIFUL... GET A TICKET AND HAVE A WALK AMONG FLOWERS AND SEVERAL VARIETIES OF TREES
390 residents recomanen
Reial Jardí Botànic
2 Plaza de Murillo
390 residents recomanen
THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN... SO CLOSE AND SO BEAUTIFUL... GET A TICKET AND HAVE A WALK AMONG FLOWERS AND SEVERAL VARIETIES OF TREES
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FOOD MARKETS, MUSIC, PERFORMANCES, TAPAS, ETHNIC STORES ETC... IN THE POPULAR AFRICAN AND CHINESE AREA OF EMBAJADORES
181 residents recomanen
Mercat de San Fernando
41 C. de Embajadores
181 residents recomanen
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FOOD MARKETS, MUSIC, PERFORMANCES, TAPAS, ETHNIC STORES ETC... IN THE POPULAR AFRICAN AND CHINESE AREA OF EMBAJADORES
MERCADO ANTÓN MARTÍN, another popular market in the center, fresh food, and japanese restaurant, tapas etc...
148 residents recomanen
Best of Britain
5 C. de Sta. Isabel
148 residents recomanen
MERCADO ANTÓN MARTÍN, another popular market in the center, fresh food, and japanese restaurant, tapas etc...
REAL OBSERVATORY IN MADRID
8 residents recomanen
Royal Observatory of Madrid
3 C. de Alfonso XII
8 residents recomanen
REAL OBSERVATORY IN MADRID
IMPRESSIVE BUILDING CORRESPONDING TO VELAZQUEZ PALACE, INSIDE THE RETIRO PARK
Palacio de Velázquez
IMPRESSIVE BUILDING CORRESPONDING TO VELAZQUEZ PALACE, INSIDE THE RETIRO PARK
BARCO SOLEIL, THE PLACE TO RENT A BOAT AND ENJOY THE PARK VIEWS
Barco Solar el Retiro
Paseo del Estanque
BARCO SOLEIL, THE PLACE TO RENT A BOAT AND ENJOY THE PARK VIEWS
STATE ENGINERS SCHOOL, COMPLUTENSE UNIVERSITY
UPM: School of Civil Engineering
3 Calle de Alfonso XII
STATE ENGINERS SCHOOL, COMPLUTENSE UNIVERSITY
NATIONAL FACTORY OF COINS
8 residents recomanen
Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda
106 C. de Jorge Juan
8 residents recomanen
NATIONAL FACTORY OF COINS
MUSEO CASA DE LA MONEDA
17 residents recomanen
Museu de la Biblioteca Nacional
36 Calle del Doctor Esquerdo
17 residents recomanen
MUSEO CASA DE LA MONEDA

Drinks & Nightlife

LA FAMOSA DISCOTECA DE LOS FINDES, KAPITAL, Un teatro convertido en club, cinco plantas, performances y diferentes ambientes... fantástico ambiente sábados noche!!!
209 residents recomanen
Kapital
125 C. de Atocha
209 residents recomanen
LA FAMOSA DISCOTECA DE LOS FINDES, KAPITAL, Un teatro convertido en club, cinco plantas, performances y diferentes ambientes... fantástico ambiente sábados noche!!!
SALSA NIGHT CLUB, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, SALSA CLASSES DURING THE WEEK.
14 residents recomanen
Discoteca Azúcar
107 C. de Atocha
14 residents recomanen
SALSA NIGHT CLUB, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, SALSA CLASSES DURING THE WEEK.
SALSA NIGHT CLUB, ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS LATIN MUSIC CLUB IN THE CITY, OPEN EVERY NIGHT FROM 10 PM TILL 6 IN THE MORNING
The Empanadería PandeAzúcar
112 Cl. de Ayala
SALSA NIGHT CLUB, ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS LATIN MUSIC CLUB IN THE CITY, OPEN EVERY NIGHT FROM 10 PM TILL 6 IN THE MORNING
BAR RESTAURANT FORTUNY, maravillosa terraza, ambiente muy selecto y elegante, tres plantas, restaurante exquisito siempre reservando.
34 residents recomanen
Fortuny Restaurant & Club
34 C. de Fortuny
34 residents recomanen
BAR RESTAURANT FORTUNY, maravillosa terraza, ambiente muy selecto y elegante, tres plantas, restaurante exquisito siempre reservando.
RESTAURANTE-BAR, emblemático y ecléctico, un lugar en el que puedes encontrarte con Ronaldo, o cualquier celebridad internacional de paso por Madrid. Restaurante exquisito, diversión garantizada.
44 residents recomanen
Ramses
4 Pl. de la Independencia
44 residents recomanen
RESTAURANTE-BAR, emblemático y ecléctico, un lugar en el que puedes encontrarte con Ronaldo, o cualquier celebridad internacional de paso por Madrid. Restaurante exquisito, diversión garantizada.
BARRIO POPULAR DE LAVAPIÉS, ambiente juvenil y desenfadado multiracial. Restaurantes de comida hindú y marroquí, conviven con teterías y bares populares de pinchos.
9 residents recomanen
Calle de Lavapiés
Calle de Lavapiés
9 residents recomanen
BARRIO POPULAR DE LAVAPIÉS, ambiente juvenil y desenfadado multiracial. Restaurantes de comida hindú y marroquí, conviven con teterías y bares populares de pinchos.
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SQUARES IN MADRID, PLENTY OF TERRACES, INTERNATIONAL ATMOSPHERE, COOL RESTAURANTS AND BARS, JAZZ CLUBS, TAPAS ETC...
342 residents recomanen
Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. Ana
342 residents recomanen
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR SQUARES IN MADRID, PLENTY OF TERRACES, INTERNATIONAL ATMOSPHERE, COOL RESTAURANTS AND BARS, JAZZ CLUBS, TAPAS ETC...
wonderful walk around this street plenty of tapas-bar
Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo
Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo
wonderful walk around this street plenty of tapas-bar

Essentials

SUPERMERCADO MERCADONA, OPEN FROM 9 TO 21.30, MONDAY TO SUNDAYS
239 residents recomanen
Mercadona
26 Rda. de Atocha
239 residents recomanen
SUPERMERCADO MERCADONA, OPEN FROM 9 TO 21.30, MONDAY TO SUNDAYS
SUPERMERCADO EL CORTE INGLES, VERY GOOD QUALITY, GOURMET SECTION
66 residents recomanen
El Corte Inglés
87 Calle de Goya
66 residents recomanen
SUPERMERCADO EL CORTE INGLES, VERY GOOD QUALITY, GOURMET SECTION