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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Choklad och churros på Chocolatería San Ginés
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénImpressive Palace from the Austrias, some royal collections in the inside, it deserves a visit.
Almudenakatedralen
10 C. de BailénModern Cathedral next to Royal Palace
Magnificent Square next to the Opera house and in front of the Palace
218 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Basilikan 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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Opera Madrid
Madrid Opera House, wonderful if you are lucky enough to get tickets, but also nice building.
Thyssen-Bornemisza-museet
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Nationalmuseum i 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.
Nationalmuseum Center för konst Reina Sofia
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Parken El Retiro Madrid
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Kungliga botaniska trädgården
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 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Sabatinis trädgårdar
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.