Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Great coffee. Probably the best we have found so far in Madrid. Their cakes / sweets are also amazing. If you plan on returning, ask for a loyalty card.
55 residents recomanen
Toma Café
49 C. de la PalmaGreat coffee. Probably the best we have found so far in Madrid. Their cakes / sweets are also amazing. If you plan on returning, ask for a loyalty card.
Musa Malasaña
18 C. de Manuela MalasañaFantastic tapas bar with great selection of food.
Good cup of coffee. They also do food. Sometimes they even have lamingtons.
90 residents recomanen
Café Federal
9 Pl. de las ComendadorasGood cup of coffee. They also do food. Sometimes they even have lamingtons.
Everything Else
Big beautiful park. Great for running. Great for walking. There's a lake in the middle, and you can hire row boats. There's a lot of life to the park, frequented by a variety of street performers.
2341 residents recomanen
El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaBig beautiful park. Great for running. Great for walking. There's a lake in the middle, and you can hire row boats. There's a lot of life to the park, frequented by a variety of street performers.
A must see street if you love architecture. Many different styles of buildings are seen on this street and are very well preserved. Literally, "Broadway". It's the most commercial avenue in Madrid.
799 residents recomanen
Gran Vía
Calle Gran VíaA must see street if you love architecture. Many different styles of buildings are seen on this street and are very well preserved. Literally, "Broadway". It's the most commercial avenue in Madrid.
Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid is an 8-hectare botanical garden located at Plaza de Murillo, next to the Prado Museum in Madrid.
390 residents recomanen
Reial Jardí Botànic
2 Plaza de MurilloReal Jardín Botánico de Madrid is an 8-hectare botanical garden located at Plaza de Murillo, next to the Prado Museum in Madrid.
Sightseeing
The Puerta del Sol is one of the best known and busiest places in Madrid. Lively centre of town where the pedestrian shopping malls meet. Often you will see buskers and street performers here.
1055 residents recomanen
Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol is one of the best known and busiest places in Madrid. Lively centre of town where the pedestrian shopping malls meet. Often you will see buskers and street performers here.
A nice little plaza next to the large Parque del Oeste (a great spot for running). There is picturesque square, statue and a fountain. A great place to enjoy a bocadillo for lunch.
96 residents recomanen
Plaza España
Plaza de EspañaA nice little plaza next to the large Parque del Oeste (a great spot for running). There is picturesque square, statue and a fountain. A great place to enjoy a bocadillo for lunch.
Unless there is official business taking place, the Royal Palace is open to the public. You will have to pay an entrance fee. Make sure to check out the beautiful formal gardens.
1110 residents recomanen
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénUnless there is official business taking place, the Royal Palace is open to the public. You will have to pay an entrance fee. Make sure to check out the beautiful formal gardens.
The Plaza Mayor is a marvellous historical site to see. Access to the square is through one of nine arches and only foot traffic is allowed in the square.
1659 residents recomanen
Plaça Major
Plaza MayorThe Plaza Mayor is a marvellous historical site to see. Access to the square is through one of nine arches and only foot traffic is allowed in the square.
Shopping
El Rastro de Madrid or simply el Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year.
535 residents recomanen
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyEl Rastro de Madrid or simply el Rastro is the most popular open air flea market in Madrid. It is held every Sunday and public holiday during the year.
Arts & Culture
Amazing art gallery. The Museo del Prado is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. It features one of the world's finest collections of European art.
2515 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónAmazing art gallery. The Museo del Prado is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. It features one of the world's finest collections of European art.
The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Spain's national museum of 20th century art.
1837 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional Centre d'Art Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelThe Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía is Spain's national museum of 20th century art.
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, is an art museum in Madrid with a collection of great European paintings including Rubens, Murillo, Rembrant and Claude Monet.
1498 residents recomanen
Museu Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del PradoMuseo Thyssen-Bornemisza, is an art museum in Madrid with a collection of great European paintings including Rubens, Murillo, Rembrant and Claude Monet.