Guidebook for Madrid

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Guidebook for Madrid

Arts & Culture

Good collections and good temporary exhibits. Free on the following days: - Monday to Friday: 19:00 to 21:00 (Except for booked groups) - Saturday : 14:30 to 21:00 - Sunday : 10:00 to 19:00
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. Isabel
1837 locals recommend
Good collections and good temporary exhibits. Free on the following days: - Monday to Friday: 19:00 to 21:00 (Except for booked groups) - Saturday : 14:30 to 21:00 - Sunday : 10:00 to 19:00
This is the National Spanish Film Institute. Old and recent movies are shown. A very nice place to spend a couple of hours and watch a movie. Located close to many bars and tapas bars.
136 locals recommend
Cine Doré
3 C. de Sta. Isabel
136 locals recommend
This is the National Spanish Film Institute. Old and recent movies are shown. A very nice place to spend a couple of hours and watch a movie. Located close to many bars and tapas bars.
Have a look at the current season plays here: http://cdn.mcu.es/index.php/es/Temporada_actual/Valle-Inclan/
69 locals recommend
Teatro Valle-Inclán
s/n Pl. de Ana Diosdado
69 locals recommend
Have a look at the current season plays here: http://cdn.mcu.es/index.php/es/Temporada_actual/Valle-Inclan/
Very good bookshop by Reina Sofía museum.
26 locals recommend
Librería La Central del Museo Reina Sofía
2 Rda. de Atocha
26 locals recommend
Very good bookshop by Reina Sofía museum.
'Nuevo Apolo' theatre. Check current plays here: http://www.summummusic.com/apolo.html
51 locals recommend
Teatro Nuevo Apolo
1 Pl. de Tirso de Molina
51 locals recommend
'Nuevo Apolo' theatre. Check current plays here: http://www.summummusic.com/apolo.html
The home of the National Classical Theatre Company, this theatre has a regular calendar of classical shows by Spanish and European playwrights.
53 locals recommend
El Pavon Kamikaze Theater
9 C. de Embajadores
53 locals recommend
The home of the National Classical Theatre Company, this theatre has a regular calendar of classical shows by Spanish and European playwrights.
One of the most important alternative theaters in Madrid. They want to be a platform for young artists and contemporary art companies. More information here: http://www.teatrotriangulo.com/
35 locals recommend
Teatro del Barrio
20 C. de Zurita
35 locals recommend
One of the most important alternative theaters in Madrid. They want to be a platform for young artists and contemporary art companies. More information here: http://www.teatrotriangulo.com/
This is a good Contemporary Art center. Take a look at the information in their site: http://www.mataderomadrid.org/index.php?idioma=EN
335 locals recommend
Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de Legazpi
335 locals recommend
This is a good Contemporary Art center. Take a look at the information in their site: http://www.mataderomadrid.org/index.php?idioma=EN
Wonderful views of Madrid from the top floor. There are also good temporary exhibitions. Just check their calendar.
323 locals recommend
Círculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de Alcalá
323 locals recommend
Wonderful views of Madrid from the top floor. There are also good temporary exhibitions. Just check their calendar.

Sightseeing

And old train station where the original building has been taken out of service as a terminal and converted into a concourse with many shops and cafés. It has a lovely covered tropical garden.
Jardines Tropicales de Atocha
1 C. de Méndez Álvaro
And old train station where the original building has been taken out of service as a terminal and converted into a concourse with many shops and cafés. It has a lovely covered tropical garden.
Founded over 250 years ago, its story is linked to the development of natural sciences in Spain and the world. More info : http://www.rjb.csic.es/jardinbotanico/jardin/index.php?Cab=5&len=en&Pag=24
Plaza Murillo
Founded over 250 years ago, its story is linked to the development of natural sciences in Spain and the world. More info : http://www.rjb.csic.es/jardinbotanico/jardin/index.php?Cab=5&len=en&Pag=24

Shopping

The most popular open air flea market in Madrid. It is held every Sunday and public holiday. Along Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores, between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de Toledo.
535 locals recommend
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de Rey
535 locals recommend
The most popular open air flea market in Madrid. It is held every Sunday and public holiday. Along Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores, between Calle Embajadores and the Ronda de Toledo.

Food Scene

Spanish food restaurant. Highly recommended. "Lacón con grelos", "pulpo a la gallega"... I´m sure you will like Galician food.
36 locals recommend
Portomarín
4 C. de Valencia
36 locals recommend
Spanish food restaurant. Highly recommended. "Lacón con grelos", "pulpo a la gallega"... I´m sure you will like Galician food.
Spanish food restaurant, highly recommended. Ask for the "empanada". It is really good. (They don´t have it everyday, though... Good luck!)
Calle de Argumosa, 4
4 Calle de Argumosa
Spanish food restaurant, highly recommended. Ask for the "empanada". It is really good. (They don´t have it everyday, though... Good luck!)
It is in the rooftop of the building. I used to go there after my classes at the UNED university. Here you have a review: http://www.mapmagazine.com/bars-in-madrid-gaudeamus-cafe-rooftop/
59 locals recommend
Gau&Café
59 locals recommend
It is in the rooftop of the building. I used to go there after my classes at the UNED university. Here you have a review: http://www.mapmagazine.com/bars-in-madrid-gaudeamus-cafe-rooftop/
Toasts with ham, cheese, shrimp, mushrooms ... They are pretty good.
Calle de Argumosa, 31
Toasts with ham, cheese, shrimp, mushrooms ... They are pretty good.
A very good Galician restaurant. Highly recommended.
Mesón La Coruña Restaurant
A very good Galician restaurant. Highly recommended.
Very good Spanish restaurant, just a few steps away from the apartment.
11 locals recommend
Donde da la vuelta el viento
81 C. del Mesón de Paredes
11 locals recommend
Very good Spanish restaurant, just a few steps away from the apartment.
Good jazz club for jazz lovers.
128 locals recommend
Café Central
10 Pl. del Ángel
128 locals recommend
Good jazz club for jazz lovers.

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice bar. Good beers and well served. Not so many tables inside, though. People usually have their beers standing. I rather go on Sunday mornings. Perfect for a "caña" before lunch.
Calle de Miguel Servet, 15
Nice bar. Good beers and well served. Not so many tables inside, though. People usually have their beers standing. I rather go on Sunday mornings. Perfect for a "caña" before lunch.
One of the better places in Madrid to have a 'mojito'. They also have excellent natural juices. I really like this place.
Calle de Argumosa, 4
4 Calle de Argumosa
One of the better places in Madrid to have a 'mojito'. They also have excellent natural juices. I really like this place.
Popular neighborhood for 'tapas' in Madrid. Ver lively, especially on weekends.
329 locals recommend
Teatro La Latina
2 Pl. de la Cebada
329 locals recommend
Popular neighborhood for 'tapas' in Madrid. Ver lively, especially on weekends.

Entertainment & Activities

Nice area to go for a walk if you have children.
Par Casino de la Reina
Nice area to go for a walk if you have children.

Everything Else

In case you need a secured park this one is very close to the apartment.
Aparcamiento Casino de la Reina
Calle del Casino
In case you need a secured park this one is very close to the apartment.