Guidebook for Madrid

Maria Jose
Maria Jose
Guidebook for Madrid

Food Scene

Very close to our apartment. Built on the remains of the old City wall, the same as our own house. Good food and interesting history.
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Bodega de los Secretos
4 Calle de San Blas
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Very close to our apartment. Built on the remains of the old City wall, the same as our own house. Good food and interesting history.
Spectacular design inside the Jean Nouvell building at Museo Reina Sofía. You can also have a drink at the bar listening to a DJ until 2'30 a.m.
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NuBel
43 C. de Argumosa
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Spectacular design inside the Jean Nouvell building at Museo Reina Sofía. You can also have a drink at the bar listening to a DJ until 2'30 a.m.
Excellent food at reasonable prices for the quality. Pre-booking is recommended.
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Restaurante TriCiclo
28 Calle de Sta. María
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Excellent food at reasonable prices for the quality. Pre-booking is recommended.
Good food and good prices. Relaxed and informal atmosphere.
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Restaurante Tándem
39 Calle de Sta. María
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Good food and good prices. Relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Nice Café. Good coffee and cakes
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Ganz
9 Calle de Almadén
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Nice Café. Good coffee and cakes
Restaurant, Cafeteria, book shop, art gallery, delicatessen. Almost anything you may wish in a nice and quite setting.
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Comestibles La Fábrica
13 C. de la Alameda
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Restaurant, Cafeteria, book shop, art gallery, delicatessen. Almost anything you may wish in a nice and quite setting.
Specialized in great quality buns and ramen. Normally very busy. Booking is recommended.
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Chuka Ramen Bar
9 Calle de Echegaray
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Specialized in great quality buns and ramen. Normally very busy. Booking is recommended.
Excellent and authentic vietnamese food at reasonable prices. Modest restaurant but highly recommendable for Viet food fans.
Vietnam Restaurant
4 C. de las Huertas
Excellent and authentic vietnamese food at reasonable prices. Modest restaurant but highly recommendable for Viet food fans.
Typical "tasca" where you can have "cañas" (beer in small glasses) and tapas using high quality preserves (mussels, anchovies, and other)
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La Dolores
4 Pl. Jesús
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Typical "tasca" where you can have "cañas" (beer in small glasses) and tapas using high quality preserves (mussels, anchovies, and other)
Traditional restaurant and tapas bar. Always busy and good quality. Located in Barrio de las Letras.
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Casa Rodríguez
5 C. de las Maldonadas
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Traditional restaurant and tapas bar. Always busy and good quality. Located in Barrio de las Letras.
Traditional beer house (tasca) in Madrid in the heart of the Plaza de Santa Ana area.
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Cervecería Alemana
6 Plaza de Sta. Ana
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Traditional beer house (tasca) in Madrid in the heart of the Plaza de Santa Ana area.
Good coffee and patisserie in a nice Café in Lavapiés
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Pum Pum Café
6 C. de Tribulete
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Good coffee and patisserie in a nice Café in Lavapiés
Cozy and modern Café
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Motteau Pasteleria
9 C. de San Pedro
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Cozy and modern Café
2 Michelin stars in a very informal atmosphere. High price. Booking well in advance is essential. Eating at Dstage is an experience...
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DSTAgE
8 C. de Regueros
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2 Michelin stars in a very informal atmosphere. High price. Booking well in advance is essential. Eating at Dstage is an experience...
Restaurant from Galicia (North West of Spain) with a very modern and attractive interpretation of cooking fish and molluscs. Set menus and a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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Barra Atlántica
17 C. de Gravina
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Restaurant from Galicia (North West of Spain) with a very modern and attractive interpretation of cooking fish and molluscs. Set menus and a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Combines a Vegetarian restaurant and a nice decoration shop. All the furniture is on sale. Food is incredibly tasty for a vegetarian. Not cheap but the space is very nice.
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Il Tavolo Verde
6 C. Villalar
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Combines a Vegetarian restaurant and a nice decoration shop. All the furniture is on sale. Food is incredibly tasty for a vegetarian. Not cheap but the space is very nice.
Restaurante informal y low cost del Chef David Muñoz (Diverxo, 3 estrellas Michelín). No reservan y normalmente hay que hacer cola. Se recomienda ir a primera o última hora.
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StreetXo
47 C. Serrano
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Restaurante informal y low cost del Chef David Muñoz (Diverxo, 3 estrellas Michelín). No reservan y normalmente hay que hacer cola. Se recomienda ir a primera o última hora.
Excelente restaurante japonés. Los días laborables tiene un buen menú a la hora de comer por 25€
Miyama
45 P.º de la Castellana
Excelente restaurante japonés. Los días laborables tiene un buen menú a la hora de comer por 25€
Good food at a reasonable price in the heart of the shopping area of Barrio de Salamanca (Serrano, Velázquez, Jorge Juan, Hermosilla) Located at the Totem Hotel which also hosts a classy cocktail bar
Hermosos y Malditos
23 C. de Hermosilla
Good food at a reasonable price in the heart of the shopping area of Barrio de Salamanca (Serrano, Velázquez, Jorge Juan, Hermosilla) Located at the Totem Hotel which also hosts a classy cocktail bar
Said to be the oldest restaurant in Europe still open since inauguration. Enjoy a typical "cocido madrileño¨ at the restaurante or the tasty "croquetas" and consomme in the ground floor shop.
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Lhardy
8 Carrera de S. Jerónimo
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Said to be the oldest restaurant in Europe still open since inauguration. Enjoy a typical "cocido madrileño¨ at the restaurante or the tasty "croquetas" and consomme in the ground floor shop.
High quality french patisserie & boulangerie. Nice cafeteria.
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Mamá Framboise
2 Calle del Marqués de la Ensenada
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High quality french patisserie & boulangerie. Nice cafeteria.
Excellent Mexican food. This is the low cost proposal of Michelin star awarded Punto MX. Bookings are not allowed, so you might have to queue to find a table. Early or late lunch/dinner is recommended. Same location as Streetxo, on the rooftop terrace of El Corte Inglés in Serrano.
Salon Cascabel
52 Calle de Serrano
Excellent Mexican food. This is the low cost proposal of Michelin star awarded Punto MX. Bookings are not allowed, so you might have to queue to find a table. Early or late lunch/dinner is recommended. Same location as Streetxo, on the rooftop terrace of El Corte Inglés in Serrano.
Good quality "Chifa" (mix of Peruvian and Asian food) restaurant at reasonable price
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Restaurante Chifa
64 Calle de Modesto Lafuente
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Good quality "Chifa" (mix of Peruvian and Asian food) restaurant at reasonable price
Bar & Restaurant. Daily menu. Good quality and price. Not far from Reina Sofía Museum
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Lacaña
50 C. de Sta. Isabel
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Bar & Restaurant. Daily menu. Good quality and price. Not far from Reina Sofía Museum
Modern restaurant with nice design and good food in the building that was formerly the office of an old newspaper
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El Imparcial
4 C. del Duque de Alba
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Modern restaurant with nice design and good food in the building that was formerly the office of an old newspaper
Tapas bar. Try the Tortilla de Patata
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Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de Moros
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Tapas bar. Try the Tortilla de Patata
Bar & Restaurant. Excellent "tapas and raciones"
Cuenllas
5 C. de Ferraz
Bar & Restaurant. Excellent "tapas and raciones"
Tapas Bar & restaurant. Guiness beer and more...
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Bodega de la Ardosa
13 C. de Colón
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Tapas Bar & restaurant. Guiness beer and more...

Drinks & Nightlife

Very popular in Barrio de las Letras. You can also take a bite.
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MATUTE
12 Pl. de Matute
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Very popular in Barrio de las Letras. You can also take a bite.
Good bar for Funk & Soul music fans
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El Junco Jazz
10 Plaza de Sta. Bárbara
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Good bar for Funk & Soul music fans
In good weather, the rooftop terrace of Círculo de Bellas Artes offers spectacular views and architecture. There's a Café with a terrace also in the ground floor in Calle Alcalá
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Circulo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de Alcalá
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In good weather, the rooftop terrace of Círculo de Bellas Artes offers spectacular views and architecture. There's a Café with a terrace also in the ground floor in Calle Alcalá
Great views from the rooftop of this hotel. Perfect for summer nights
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ME Madrid Reina Victoria
14 Plaza de Sta. Ana
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Great views from the rooftop of this hotel. Perfect for summer nights
In the heart of the Plaza de Santa Ana district. Old Café with daily life Jazz music performances
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Café Central
10 Pl. del Ángel
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In the heart of the Plaza de Santa Ana district. Old Café with daily life Jazz music performances

Parks & Nature

The botanical garden is very close to our apartment and very quite.
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Real Jardín Botánico
2 Plaza de Murillo
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The botanical garden is very close to our apartment and very quite.
El parque más emblemático de Madrid
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El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la Independencia
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El parque más emblemático de Madrid
Beautiful park close to Jardines de Sabatini, Plaza de España and the Royal Palace. You can visit the Egyptian Debod Temple, recovered before the flooding from the Assuan dam
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Templo ng Debod
1 C. de Ferraz
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Beautiful park close to Jardines de Sabatini, Plaza de España and the Royal Palace. You can visit the Egyptian Debod Temple, recovered before the flooding from the Assuan dam
New development that has become an architectural reference for recovering an abandoned area in the city. You can walk or bike along the river or stop in one of the restaurants and bars.
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Madrid Rio
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30
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New development that has become an architectural reference for recovering an abandoned area in the city. You can walk or bike along the river or stop in one of the restaurants and bars.

Arts & Culture

One of the best museums in the world. Don't miss Velázquez, Flemish painters, Goya, Rembrandt, Tiziano, El Greco... and many more.
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Pambansang Museo ng Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcón
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One of the best museums in the world. Don't miss Velázquez, Flemish painters, Goya, Rembrandt, Tiziano, El Greco... and many more.
Excellent summary of the history of art.
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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del Prado
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Excellent summary of the history of art.
Modern Art Museum. Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Don't miss Picasso's Guernica.
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Pambansang Museo Sentro ng Sining Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. Isabel
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Modern Art Museum. Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Don't miss Picasso's Guernica.
Excellent temporary exhibitions in a great example of modern architecture. You can see the building from our window!
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CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del Prado
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Excellent temporary exhibitions in a great example of modern architecture. You can see the building from our window!
Find the latest trends in art in temporary exhibitions, performances, concerts and workshops
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La Casa Encendida
2 Rda. de Valencia
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Find the latest trends in art in temporary exhibitions, performances, concerts and workshops
This 'occupied' building has become a cultural reference in Madrid. The graffiti painted on the exterior walls are worth seeing. Located near Lavapies and El Rastro flea market
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Promosyon ng Sining ng Tabacalera
51 C. de Embajadores
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This 'occupied' building has become a cultural reference in Madrid. The graffiti painted on the exterior walls are worth seeing. Located near Lavapies and El Rastro flea market
Interesting visit in a beautiful environment with the nearby Teatro Real and Plaza de Oriente.
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The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de Bailén
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Interesting visit in a beautiful environment with the nearby Teatro Real and Plaza de Oriente.

Sightseeing

You can't miss it. Also very close to Puerta del Sol and the shopping areas of Preciados and Gran Vía
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Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
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You can't miss it. Also very close to Puerta del Sol and the shopping areas of Preciados and Gran Vía
En un mismo espacio puedes recorrer, los Jardines de Sabatini, el Palacio Real, El Teatro de la Opera( Teatro Real) ,o simplemente dar un paseo y acercarte a tomar un chocolate con churros a la Chocolatería San Gines, en una bocacalle de la calle Arenal.
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Plaza de Oriente
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En un mismo espacio puedes recorrer, los Jardines de Sabatini, el Palacio Real, El Teatro de la Opera( Teatro Real) ,o simplemente dar un paseo y acercarte a tomar un chocolate con churros a la Chocolatería San Gines, en una bocacalle de la calle Arenal.
After visiting El Rastro (flea market) on a Sunday morning, enjoy having some tapas or eating out in one of the many bars and restaurants near the square.
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Plaza de la Paja
Plaza de la Paja
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After visiting El Rastro (flea market) on a Sunday morning, enjoy having some tapas or eating out in one of the many bars and restaurants near the square.
Probably the best known image of Madrid in the confluence of Calle de Alcalá, Paseo del Prado, Paseo de la Castellana and a few hundred meters from Gran Vía.
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Plaza de Cibeles
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Probably the best known image of Madrid in the confluence of Calle de Alcalá, Paseo del Prado, Paseo de la Castellana and a few hundred meters from Gran Vía.
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Puerta de Alcala
s/n Plaza de la Independencia
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Getting Around

Tube station (line 1) Atocha. You can also access this tube station from the Ministerio de Agricultura (Paseo de Infanta Isabel). Train Station: Short and Long range trains including High Speed (AVE) to Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Málaga, Córdoba, Sevilla, Toledo... Also train to the Airport Terminal 4 (T4). For the other Terminals you would need to take the bus connecting T4 with T1,T2 and T3
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Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos V
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Tube station (line 1) Atocha. You can also access this tube station from the Ministerio de Agricultura (Paseo de Infanta Isabel). Train Station: Short and Long range trains including High Speed (AVE) to Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Málaga, Córdoba, Sevilla, Toledo... Also train to the Airport Terminal 4 (T4). For the other Terminals you would need to take the bus connecting T4 with T1,T2 and T3
Check the EMT map to check the exact location of the nearby bus stops
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Estación del Arte
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Check the EMT map to check the exact location of the nearby bus stops

Essentials

Good quality bread and cakes
El Bistro De Sta Inés
104 C. de Atocha
Good quality bread and cakes
Behind Caixa Forum
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Carrefour Express
17 C. de Hortaleza
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Behind Caixa Forum
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Carrefour Express
17 C. de Hortaleza
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