Guidebook for Madrid
Parks & Nature
Madrid's largest park.. a beautiful retreat! Check out the rowing boats on the lake!
2341 locals recommend
El Retiro Park
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaMadrid's largest park.. a beautiful retreat! Check out the rowing boats on the lake!
Cercedilla
Crystal Palace
4 P.º de Cuba Beautiful Crystal Palace, gardens & lake
Madrid's largest park & outdoor swimming pool at Lago, a must visit on hot days!
40 locals recommend
Casa de Campo Lake
Madrid's largest park & outdoor swimming pool at Lago, a must visit on hot days!
Beautiful landscaped walkway along the river Manzanares. Hire a bike or rollerblades!
491 locals recommend
Madrid River
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30Beautiful landscaped walkway along the river Manzanares. Hire a bike or rollerblades!
Beautiful park & home to Madrid's Zoo, Aquarium, Universal Studios theme park!
488 locals recommend
Casa de Campo
1 P.º de la Prta del ÁngelBeautiful park & home to Madrid's Zoo, Aquarium, Universal Studios theme park!
Sightseeing
Madrid's version of 5th Avenue NYC or London's Regent Street. Shop until you drop!
799 locals recommend
Gran Vía
Calle Gran VíaMadrid's version of 5th Avenue NYC or London's Regent Street. Shop until you drop!
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorCírculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de Alcalá Check out the roof top terrace for a cocktail at sunset!
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de BailénSol station
Geographical centre of Spain
La Llave de Oro
6 C. de VelázquezCable Car with great views of the city.. must do!
Food Scene
San Miguel Market
s/n Pl. de San Miguel Indoor Tapas Market
San Antón Market
24 C. de Augusto Figueroa Indoor Tapas Market
San Ildefonso Market
57 Calle de Fuencarral Indoor Tapas Market
Restaurante Gigi
13 Calle de LuchanaLunch, Dinner
El Azul
1 C. de Fúcar Breakfast
Miranda
29 C. de las HuertasBreakfast, Lunch
Brown Bear Bakery
10 C. del León Breakfast
Gourmet Experience
2 Pl. del CallaoLunch, Dinner
Terramundi
32 C. de Lope de VegaLunch, Dinner
Lamucca de Prado
16 C. del PradoLunch, Dinner
El Imparcial
4 C. del Duque de AlbaLunch, Dinner
Saporem
5 C. de Ventura de la VegaLunch, Dinner
Best of Britain
5 C. de Sta. IsabelIndoor Tapas Market
Mercado San Fernando station
Indoor Tapas Market
Drinks & Nightlife
La Dolores
4 Pl. JesúsTapas, Beer
Plaza Santa Ana
Plaza de Santa AnaMany lovely Tapas bars & restaurants set in a beautiful Square
Super trendy gym/restaurant/bar with a lovely rooftop terrace & pool. Enjoy a cocktail & the view!
122 locals recommend
GYMAGE Lounge Resort
2 C. de la LunaSuper trendy gym/restaurant/bar with a lovely rooftop terrace & pool. Enjoy a cocktail & the view!
Design hotel with a lovely roof top terrace & pool. Enjoy a cocktail & the view!
46 locals recommend
Room Mate Óscar Hotel
12 Pl. de Pedro ZeroloDesign hotel with a lovely roof top terrace & pool. Enjoy a cocktail & the view!
Barrio de La Latina
Great neighborhood for tapas & drinks
Lavapiés
Great neighborhood where the locals hang out!
Malasaña
Funky hip neighborhood with great bars & restaurants
Arts & Culture
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón Prado Museum
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoThyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelReina Sofía National museum of art
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoArt Gallery & amazing outdoor hanging gardens
Essentials
DIA Supermercado
72 C. de las HuertasSupermarket
Carrefour Express
17 C. de HortalezaSupermarket
Lidl
16 C. de Antonia Rodríguez SacristánSupermarket
Getting Around
Antón Martín
Nearest Metro station
One of the main railway stations in Madrid, connections to the metro, overground trains & Madrid's high speed AVE trains connecting southern Spain, Toledo, Valencia, Malaga, Seville
412 locals recommend
Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VOne of the main railway stations in Madrid, connections to the metro, overground trains & Madrid's high speed AVE trains connecting southern Spain, Toledo, Valencia, Malaga, Seville
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
s/n Av de la HispanidadMadrid Airport
One of the main railway stations in Madrid, connections to the metro, overground trains & Madrid's high speed AVE trains connecting northern Spain, Segovia, Salamanca, Valladolid & León
18 locals recommend
Chamartín
One of the main railway stations in Madrid, connections to the metro, overground trains & Madrid's high speed AVE trains connecting northern Spain, Segovia, Salamanca, Valladolid & León