Guidebook for Madrid

Maria Jose
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 residents recomanen
Bodega de los Secretos
4 Calle de San Blas
16 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
NuBel
43 C. de Argumosa
46 residents recomanen
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.
Excellent food at reasonable prices for the quality. Pre-booking is recommended.
67 residents recomanen
Restaurante TriCiclo
28 Calle de Sta. María
67 residents recomanen
Excellent food at reasonable prices for the quality. Pre-booking is recommended.
Good food and good prices. Relaxed and informal atmosphere.
25 residents recomanen
Restaurante Tándem
39 Calle de Sta. María
25 residents recomanen
Good food and good prices. Relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Nice Café. Good coffee and cakes
12 residents recomanen
Ganz
9 Calle de Almadén
12 residents recomanen
Nice Café. Good coffee and cakes
Restaurant, Cafeteria, book shop, art gallery, delicatessen. Almost anything you may wish in a nice and quite setting.
16 residents recomanen
Comestibles La Fábrica
13 C. de la Alameda
16 residents recomanen
Restaurant, 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 residents recomanen
Chuka Ramen Bar
9 Calle de Echegaray
19 residents recomanen
Specialized 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 Huertas
Excellent 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 residents recomanen
La Dolores
4 Pl. Jesús
31 residents recomanen
Typical "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 residents recomanen
Casa Rodríguez
5 C. de las Maldonadas
43 residents recomanen
Traditional 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 residents recomanen
Cervecería Alemana
6 Plaza de Sta. Ana
7 residents recomanen
Traditional beer house (tasca) in Madrid in the heart of the Plaza de Santa Ana area.
Good coffee and patisserie in a nice Café in Lavapiés
68 residents recomanen
Pum Pum Café
6 C. de Tribulete
68 residents recomanen
Good coffee and patisserie in a nice Café in Lavapiés
Cozy and modern Café
19 residents recomanen
Motteau Pasteleria
9 C. de San Pedro
19 residents recomanen
Cozy 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 residents recomanen
DSTAgE
8 C. de Regueros
17 residents recomanen
2 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 residents recomanen
Barra Atlántica
17 C. de Gravina
8 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
Il Tavolo Verde
6 C. Villalar
7 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
StreetXo
47 C. Serrano
51 residents recomanen
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.
Excelente restaurante japonés. Los días laborables tiene un buen menú a la hora de comer por 25€
Miyama
45 P.º de la Castellana
Excelente 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 Hermosilla
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
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 residents recomanen
Lhardy
8 Carrera de S. Jerónimo
57 residents recomanen
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.
High quality french patisserie & boulangerie. Nice cafeteria.
78 residents recomanen
Mamá Framboise
2 Calle del Marqués de la Ensenada
78 residents recomanen
High 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 Serrano
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.
Good quality "Chifa" (mix of Peruvian and Asian food) restaurant at reasonable price
11 residents recomanen
Restaurante Chifa
64 Calle de Modesto Lafuente
11 residents recomanen
Good 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 residents recomanen
Lacaña
50 C. de Sta. Isabel
7 residents recomanen
Bar & 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 residents recomanen
El Imparcial
4 C. del Duque de Alba
112 residents recomanen
Modern restaurant with nice design and good food in the building that was formerly the office of an old newspaper
Tapas bar. Try the Tortilla de Patata
197 residents recomanen
Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de Moros
197 residents recomanen
Tapas bar. Try the Tortilla de Patata
Bar & Restaurant. Excellent "tapas and raciones"
Cuenllas
5 C. de Ferraz
Bar & Restaurant. Excellent "tapas and raciones"
Tapas Bar & restaurant. Guiness beer and more...
195 residents recomanen
Bodega de la Ardosa
13 C. de Colón
195 residents recomanen
Tapas Bar & restaurant. Guiness beer and more...

Drinks & Nightlife

Very popular in Barrio de las Letras. You can also take a bite.
24 residents recomanen
MATUTE
12 Pl. de Matute
24 residents recomanen
Very popular in Barrio de las Letras. You can also take a bite.
Good bar for Funk & Soul music fans
33 residents recomanen
El Junco Jazz
10 Plaza de Sta. Bárbara
33 residents recomanen
Good 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 residents recomanen
Cercle de Belles Arts
42 C. de Alcalá
323 residents recomanen
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
Great views from the rooftop of this hotel. Perfect for summer nights
43 residents recomanen
ME Madrid Reina Victoria
14 Plaza de Sta. Ana
43 residents recomanen
Great 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 residents recomanen
Café Central
10 Pl. del Ángel
128 residents recomanen
In 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 residents recomanen
Reial Jardí Botànic
2 Plaza de Murillo
390 residents recomanen
The botanical garden is very close to our apartment and very quite.
El parque más emblemático de Madrid
2341 residents recomanen
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la Independencia
2341 residents recomanen
El 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 residents recomanen
Temple de Debod
1 C. de Ferraz
1359 residents recomanen
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
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 residents recomanen
Madrid Riu
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30
491 residents recomanen
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.

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 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón
2515 residents recomanen
One of the best museums in the world. Don't miss Velázquez, Flemish painters, Goya, Rembrandt, Tiziano, El Greco... and many more.
Excellent summary of the history of art.
1498 residents recomanen
Museu Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del Prado
1498 residents recomanen
Excellent summary of the history of art.
Modern Art Museum. Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Don't miss Picasso's Guernica.
1837 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional Centre d'Art Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. Isabel
1837 residents recomanen
Modern 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 residents recomanen
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del Prado
452 residents recomanen
Excellent 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 residents recomanen
La Casa Encendida
2 Rda. de Valencia
302 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Tabacalera Art Promotion
51 C. de Embajadores
111 residents recomanen
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
Interesting visit in a beautiful environment with the nearby Teatro Real and Plaza de Oriente.
1110 residents recomanen
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de Bailén
1110 residents recomanen
Interesting 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 residents recomanen
Plaça Major
Plaza Mayor
1659 residents recomanen
You 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 residents recomanen
Plaza de Oriente
218 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Plaza de la Paja
Plaza de la Paja
69 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
Plaza de Cibeles
267 residents recomanen
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.
444 residents recomanen
Porta d'Alcalá
s/n Plaza de la Independencia
444 residents recomanen

Getting 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 residents recomanen
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
412 residents recomanen
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
Check the EMT map to check the exact location of the nearby bus stops
63 residents recomanen
Estación del Arte
63 residents recomanen
Check the EMT map to check the exact location of the nearby bus stops

Essentials

Good quality bread and cakes
El Bistro De Sta Inés
104 C. de Atocha
Good quality bread and cakes
Behind Caixa Forum
521 residents recomanen
Carrefour Express
17 C. de Hortaleza
521 residents recomanen
Behind Caixa Forum
521 residents recomanen
Carrefour Express
17 C. de Hortaleza
521 residents recomanen