Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de MorosSuperb tapas bar. Best Spanish omelette in town.
Nice tapas restaurant, wonderful wine list by the glass. Only 3 tables but has also a bar.
29 personas locales recomiendan
Casa Lucas
30 C. de la Cava BajaNice tapas restaurant, wonderful wine list by the glass. Only 3 tables but has also a bar.
Chic, romantic restaurant, indoor and outdoor. If you don't get a table, there are more options in the plaza
22 personas locales recomiendan
Naia
3 Pl. de la PajaChic, romantic restaurant, indoor and outdoor. If you don't get a table, there are more options in the plaza
Sea food restaurant a la carte, nice tasting menu, also with a bar to try tapas and small portions.
13 personas locales recomiendan
Xentes
13 C. del HumilladeroSea food restaurant a la carte, nice tasting menu, also with a bar to try tapas and small portions.
Good restaurant in the Cava Alta, good service and atmosphere.
16 personas locales recomiendan
Matritum
17 C. de la Cava AltaGood restaurant in the Cava Alta, good service and atmosphere.
The whole street is full of restaurants and bars, mainly tapas but also some other specialties.
186 personas locales recomiendan
Calle de la Cava Baja
Calle de la Cava BajaThe whole street is full of restaurants and bars, mainly tapas but also some other specialties.
Plaza de Santa Ana
2 Plaza de Sta. AnaAnother plaza surrounded by typical outdoor bars.
Very typical café in the small streets of the historic center
7 personas locales recomiendan
Café del Nuncio
Very typical café in the small streets of the historic center
Best Churros with hot chocolate in town, ten minute walk
321 personas locales recomiendan
Chocolatería San Ginés chocolate caliente y churros
5 Pasadizo de San GinésBest Churros with hot chocolate in town, ten minute walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Jazz club, cafe, and bar. Live music everyday from 22.00.
37 personas locales recomiendan
Cafe Jazz Populart
22 C. de las HuertasJazz club, cafe, and bar. Live music everyday from 22.00.
Sightseeing
Impressive Palace from the Austrias, some royal collections in the inside, it deserves a visit.
1110 personas locales recomiendan
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénImpressive Palace from the Austrias, some royal collections in the inside, it deserves a visit.
Catedral de la Almudena
10 C. de BailénModern Cathedral next to Royal Palace
Magnificent Square next to the Opera house and in front of the Palace
218 personas locales recomiendan
Plaza de Oriente
Magnificent Square next to the Opera house and in front of the Palace
Monumental square plaza, full of nice outdoor bars and souvenirs shops.
1659 personas locales recomiendan
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorMonumental square plaza, full of nice outdoor bars and souvenirs shops.
Medieval small plaza next to calle Mayor. Old and authentic.
64 personas locales recomiendan
Plaza de la Villa
Medieval small plaza next to calle Mayor. Old and authentic.
Old plaza next to the San Andres Church, outdoor bars and in the corner a tiny public garden, once the garden of the Palace of Anglona.
69 personas locales recomiendan
Plaza de la Paja
Plaza de la PajaOld plaza next to the San Andres Church, outdoor bars and in the corner a tiny public garden, once the garden of the Palace of Anglona.
Most beautiful church in Madrid, the indoor dome paintings are breath-taking. And literally it is just down the street.
88 personas locales recomiendan
Basílica de San Francisco el Grande, Madrid
1 C. San BuenaventuraMost beautiful church in Madrid, the indoor dome paintings are breath-taking. And literally it is just down the street.
Arts & Culture
Madrid Opera House, wonderful if you are lucky enough to get tickets, but also nice building.
18 personas locales recomiendan
Opera Madrid
Madrid Opera House, wonderful if you are lucky enough to get tickets, but also nice building.
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del PradoWonderful world famous private collection.
If you like impressionism, don't miss this museum, it was the house of the artist and it is devoted to a superb selection of his work.
230 personas locales recomiendan
Museo Sorolla
37 P.º del Gral. Martínez CamposIf you like impressionism, don't miss this museum, it was the house of the artist and it is devoted to a superb selection of his work.
A must in Madrid, of the best collections in the world. It is large so the visit takes its time, but the outside area is also nice, near the Retiro Park and the Botanical Gardens.
2515 personas locales recomiendan
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónA must in Madrid, of the best collections in the world. It is large so the visit takes its time, but the outside area is also nice, near the Retiro Park and the Botanical Gardens.
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
52 C. de Sta. IsabelMuseum of Modern Art.
Parks & Nature
Main Public Park of Madrid, pure nature, large pond with rental rowing boats, ideal to walk, bike, or just relax.
2341 personas locales recomiendan
Parque del Retiro
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaMain Public Park of Madrid, pure nature, large pond with rental rowing boats, ideal to walk, bike, or just relax.
Wonderful gardens in the Museums area, next to the Prado.
390 personas locales recomiendan
Real Jardín Botánico
2 Plaza de MurilloWonderful gardens in the Museums area, next to the Prado.
Gardens of the royal palace, only a small part is open to the public, but it is pretty and free.
198 personas locales recomiendan
Jardines de Sabatini
2 C. de BailénGardens of the royal palace, only a small part is open to the public, but it is pretty and free.
Essentials
DIA & Go
Handy supermarket around the corner
Carrefour Express
17 C. de HortalezaSupemarket in front of La Latina metro station
Getting Around
Teatro La Latina
2 Pl. de la CebadaNearest metro station, Line 5.