Food Scene
Traditional wine and tapas (delicious cheese) bar. Do not except a fancy bar; traditional Madrilenian bar are not.
16 locals recommend
Casa Gerardo
21 C. de CalatravaTraditional wine and tapas (delicious cheese) bar. Do not except a fancy bar; traditional Madrilenian bar are not.
Enjoy traditional food from Galicia, a northern region in Spain. Try the "pulpo", "pimientos de padron" or a piece of delicious beef. You will love it! Take into account this is a familiar place; do not expect design decoration; it is very simple.
Restaurante Los Ángeles
8 C. del ÁngelEnjoy traditional food from Galicia, a northern region in Spain. Try the "pulpo", "pimientos de padron" or a piece of delicious beef. You will love it! Take into account this is a familiar place; do not expect design decoration; it is very simple.
Traditional food from Asturias. Small, very familiar, no fancy... Is it cold? Try the traditional plate "Fabada"!
12 locals recommend
La Copita Asturiana
13 C. de TabernillasTraditional food from Asturias. Small, very familiar, no fancy... Is it cold? Try the traditional plate "Fabada"!
Best mushrooms ever! If you like mushrooms, you cannot leave Madrid without trying the delicate and original plates are prepared here.
6 locals recommend
El Brote
14 C. de la RudaBest mushrooms ever! If you like mushrooms, you cannot leave Madrid without trying the delicate and original plates are prepared here.
This a shop selling Argentinian food. You will find delicious empanadas and other Argentinian traditional food. The shop is owned and managed by our wonderful friend Patricia. If you do not want to cook, go there and buy your meal.
Pecados Argentinos
11 Pl. de CascorroThis a shop selling Argentinian food. You will find delicious empanadas and other Argentinian traditional food. The shop is owned and managed by our wonderful friend Patricia. If you do not want to cook, go there and buy your meal.
This is a delicious restaurant. It is more expensive than other recommendations in this map, but it is also more elaborated and elegant.
112 locals recommend
El Imparcial
4 C. del Duque de AlbaThis is a delicious restaurant. It is more expensive than other recommendations in this map, but it is also more elaborated and elegant.
Great place to eat and have cocktails. Cute and cozy. Open late!
37 locals recommend
La China Mandarina
17 Pl. de CascorroGreat place to eat and have cocktails. Cute and cozy. Open late!
At Cafe Pavon you can have traditional Spanish breakfast (bread with olive oil and tomato), you can have a coffee after lunch or have a glass of wine at night up to 2 a.m.
36 locals recommend
Bar Pavon
9 C. de EmbajadoresAt Cafe Pavon you can have traditional Spanish breakfast (bread with olive oil and tomato), you can have a coffee after lunch or have a glass of wine at night up to 2 a.m.
One of our favourite places in summer. Take a seat at the terrace with stunning views; you can even see the mountains in the horizon. Great tapas! Try the "pollo al ajillo".
Vistillas
15 C. de la MoreriaOne of our favourite places in summer. Take a seat at the terrace with stunning views; you can even see the mountains in the horizon. Great tapas! Try the "pollo al ajillo".
Come here to try the typical fried fish from Cadiz. It is absolutely delicious! Do not miss "Cazón en adobo".
41 locals recommend
La Caleta Taberna Gaditana
38 C. de Sta. IsabelCome here to try the typical fried fish from Cadiz. It is absolutely delicious! Do not miss "Cazón en adobo".
Do you want to try the typical paella and other type of Spanish rice? Do not look anywhere else. Go to AlliOli; it has tables and take away
10 locals recommend
AlliOli Valencian Food
14 C. de Carlos ArnichesDo you want to try the typical paella and other type of Spanish rice? Do not look anywhere else. Go to AlliOli; it has tables and take away
Shopping
Are you from the US and you are missing peanut butter? This is an American food shop where you can find everything you are missing!
Taste of America El Rastro
39 C. del CasinoAre you from the US and you are missing peanut butter? This is an American food shop where you can find everything you are missing!
Ahorramás
28 C. de PonzanoBest big supermarket in the area
Carrefour Market
158 Calle de FuencarralBig supermarket, good prices!
This is the neighborhood little market. You will find the local fresh fish shop, butcher, cheese and dry meats shop, bakery, etc. If needed, there is also a shoe repair shop. A secret: You can enter through the back door at Calle Arganzuela, just a 1 minute walk from home.
Galería La Paloma
109 C. de ToledoThis is the neighborhood little market. You will find the local fresh fish shop, butcher, cheese and dry meats shop, bakery, etc. If needed, there is also a shoe repair shop. A secret: You can enter through the back door at Calle Arganzuela, just a 1 minute walk from home.
On Sundays, this is a must! El Rastro is the Madrilenian flea market where you can find antiquities, clothes, furniture... On Sunday morning, just open the window of the apartment and you will see the antiquities sellers under your window!
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyOn Sundays, this is a must! El Rastro is the Madrilenian flea market where you can find antiquities, clothes, furniture... On Sunday morning, just open the window of the apartment and you will see the antiquities sellers under your window!
Arts & Culture
An alternative nd community theatre where you can always find interesting shows, sometimes music. You can also go just for a drink.
35 locals recommend
Teatro del Barrio
20 C. de ZuritaAn alternative nd community theatre where you can always find interesting shows, sometimes music. You can also go just for a drink.
Great artistic spot where you can find exhibitions, concerts and all type of art.
335 locals recommend
Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de LegazpiGreat artistic spot where you can find exhibitions, concerts and all type of art.
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónThe most famous museum in Madrid. Do not miss it!
Do you want to see comtemporary art and the famous Gernika from Picasso. Come here. Just a 20 minute walk from home!
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelDo you want to see comtemporary art and the famous Gernika from Picasso. Come here. Just a 20 minute walk from home!
Less internationally known, but a wonderful collection!
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoLess internationally known, but a wonderful collection!
Sightseeing
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorOne of the most beautiful squares of Madrid
Puerta del Sol
The very centre of Madrid. What we called the "Km 0".
Calle de Santiago
Calle de SantiagoOne of our favorite streets and neighborhoods
Palacio Real station
The Royal Palace
Cute street and neighborhood where you can find art galleries, great restaurants and bars. Also, Cervantes is buried there, at the Convent of Trinitarias.
115 locals recommend
Calle de las Huertas
Calle de las HuertasCute street and neighborhood where you can find art galleries, great restaurants and bars. Also, Cervantes is buried there, at the Convent of Trinitarias.
Parks & Nature
Do you want to have a walk, run, bike, have a cold beer by the river? Come to the Rio Manzanares, just a 15-minute walk.
135 locals recommend
Toledo Bridge
Puente de ToledoDo you want to have a walk, run, bike, have a cold beer by the river? Come to the Rio Manzanares, just a 15-minute walk.
Beautiful park to walk in Madrid where you can also find exhibitions and concerts. Great place to go on Sundays!
437 locals recommend
Retiro
Beautiful park to walk in Madrid where you can also find exhibitions and concerts. Great place to go on Sundays!
Casa de Campo is the biggest park in Madrid. The best area is around the lake, where you can also seat on a terrace to have some tapas and sangría.
488 locals recommend
Casa de Campo
1 P.º de la Prta del ÁngelCasa de Campo is the biggest park in Madrid. The best area is around the lake, where you can also seat on a terrace to have some tapas and sangría.
Drinks & Nightlife
Calle de la Cava Baja
Calle de la Cava BajaGo to Cava Baja to eat and drink at any hour!