Guidebook for Madrid
Arts & Culture
Tradition on their bests. The Museum connects you with the Masters of Renaissance, Mannerism, Rococo and Baroque Arts.
2515 locals recommend
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónTradition on their bests. The Museum connects you with the Masters of Renaissance, Mannerism, Rococo and Baroque Arts.
The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum offers visitors an overview of art from the 13th century to the late 20th century.
1498 locals recommend
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoThe Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum offers visitors an overview of art from the 13th century to the late 20th century.
Certainly the most famous masterpiece in the museum is Picasso's painting Guernica but it features excellent collections of Spain's two greatest 20th century masters, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelCertainly the most famous masterpiece in the museum is Picasso's painting Guernica but it features excellent collections of Spain's two greatest 20th century masters, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
They show great old movies that change each month. They do themes each month sometimes featuring a specific director, actor, genre, etc. The theater itself is really cool and they don't dub any movie.
136 locals recommend
Cine Doré
3 C. de Sta. IsabelThey show great old movies that change each month. They do themes each month sometimes featuring a specific director, actor, genre, etc. The theater itself is really cool and they don't dub any movie.
My favorite cultural center in Madrid. A place for artistic innovation and cultural experimentation, from visual to performing arts and specifically oriented to avant-garde sensitive people, all ages.
302 locals recommend
The Burning House
2 Rda. de ValenciaMy favorite cultural center in Madrid. A place for artistic innovation and cultural experimentation, from visual to performing arts and specifically oriented to avant-garde sensitive people, all ages.
A wide variety of live events, specially concerts but also theater and other performance arts, a very unique place close to Reina Sofia and Lavapies.
149 locals recommend
Circo Price Theater
35 Rda. de AtochaA wide variety of live events, specially concerts but also theater and other performance arts, a very unique place close to Reina Sofia and Lavapies.
Maravilloso lugar. Recomiendo especialmente la parte cubierta con trepadoras.
390 locals recommend
Royal Botanical Garden
2 Plaza de MurilloMaravilloso lugar. Recomiendo especialmente la parte cubierta con trepadoras.
Sightseeing
A delight for the eyes. Café Gau sits on the fourth floor of the ancient ruins of Escuelas Pias. A concoction of history, beautiful views over this multicultural and increasingly trendy neighborhood.
Escuelas Pías de San Fernando
1 Av. de BularasA delight for the eyes. Café Gau sits on the fourth floor of the ancient ruins of Escuelas Pias. A concoction of history, beautiful views over this multicultural and increasingly trendy neighborhood.
Entertainment & Activities
A pleasant wide open green area. It has a cultural center inside, a day center for the elderly and the so-called house, designed to organize children's activities, furthermore festivities.
Aparcamiento Casino de la Reina
Calle del CasinoA pleasant wide open green area. It has a cultural center inside, a day center for the elderly and the so-called house, designed to organize children's activities, furthermore festivities.
Shopping
El Rastro is an open-air market and a must-see if you are in Madrid on Sundays. You can't talk about markets without mentioning this old flea market, a compulsory pilgrimage for everyone visiting.
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyEl Rastro is an open-air market and a must-see if you are in Madrid on Sundays. You can't talk about markets without mentioning this old flea market, a compulsory pilgrimage for everyone visiting.
Everything Else
A meeting point for tourists and locals alike, has played host to a variety of festivities throughout history, including bull fights, soccer matches, and executions during the Spanish inquisition.
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorA meeting point for tourists and locals alike, has played host to a variety of festivities throughout history, including bull fights, soccer matches, and executions during the Spanish inquisition.
Drinks & Nightlife
A must visit, Mercado San Miguel provides the best tapas experience ever.
1026 locals recommend
San Miguel Market
s/n Pl. de San MiguelA must visit, Mercado San Miguel provides the best tapas experience ever.
It is one of the most popular urban rooftop terraces in Madrid, and one of the broadest. It has several spaces reserved and terraces, featuring the lovely hotel tower ME the crown.
22 locals recommend
The Penthouse
14 Plaza de Sta. AnaIt is one of the most popular urban rooftop terraces in Madrid, and one of the broadest. It has several spaces reserved and terraces, featuring the lovely hotel tower ME the crown.
There is no beer, no cappuccino, no hip minimalist interior, no music. The first coat of paint was applied more than 80 years ago. And yet there’s every reason to include this place on your top list.
64 locals recommend
La Venencia
7 Calle de EchegarayThere is no beer, no cappuccino, no hip minimalist interior, no music. The first coat of paint was applied more than 80 years ago. And yet there’s every reason to include this place on your top list.