Guidebook for Madrid
Arts & Culture
http://www.museoreinasofia.es/en €10
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed, including holidays
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: Check the opening times
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Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
52 C. de Sta. Isabelhttp://www.museoreinasofia.es/en €10
Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed, including holidays
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday: Check the opening times
https://www.museodelprado.es/en/
€15
From Monday to Saturday: 10am – 8pm
Sundays and holidays: 10am - 7pm
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Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de Alarcónhttps://www.museodelprado.es/en/
€15
From Monday to Saturday: 10am – 8pm
Sundays and holidays: 10am - 7pm
https://www.museothyssen.org/en €12
Monday: 12.00 - 16.00
Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 to 19.00
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Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
8 P.º del Pradohttps://www.museothyssen.org/en €12
Monday: 12.00 - 16.00
Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 to 19.00
Parks & Nature
https://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/parque-del-retiro
Free entry
Apr - Sep: 6.00am - 12.00am
Oct - Mar: 6.00am - 10.00pm
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Parque del Retiro
7 Plaza de la Independenciahttps://www.esmadrid.com/en/tourist-information/parque-del-retiro
Free entry
Apr - Sep: 6.00am - 12.00am
Oct - Mar: 6.00am - 10.00pm
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place with tables outside. Tasty tapas with variety of wines and beers. Yummy place to eat a proper meal (they have weekly lunch menus). Do not forget to try their "fish croquetas". You could just also order a few tapas and drinks.
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Bodegas Rosell
14 Calle del Gral. LacyGreat place with tables outside. Tasty tapas with variety of wines and beers. Yummy place to eat a proper meal (they have weekly lunch menus). Do not forget to try their "fish croquetas". You could just also order a few tapas and drinks.
Beautiful modern place right on the Reina Sofia Museum premises. Very chic place.
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NuBel
43 C. de ArgumosaBeautiful modern place right on the Reina Sofia Museum premises. Very chic place.
Cervecissimus - Backstage
6 Calle de las DeliciasCraft beer
// Rooftop bar // One of the most emblematic places of the capital. In the middle of calle Alcalá and overlooking Gran Vía and La Cibeles, this roof is one of the busiest in Madrid and, without a doubt, the best view offers if you want to enjoy a sunset. In it you can take something and, of course, take pictures that will leave you breathless.
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Azotea del Círculo
2 C. del Marqués de Casa Riera// Rooftop bar // One of the most emblematic places of the capital. In the middle of calle Alcalá and overlooking Gran Vía and La Cibeles, this roof is one of the busiest in Madrid and, without a doubt, the best view offers if you want to enjoy a sunset. In it you can take something and, of course, take pictures that will leave you breathless.
// Rooftop bar // If you want to enjoy the sunset in a different way, the terrace of the Hotel Emperador, located in Gran Vía, will be one of your best options. With a large pool and a unique atmosphere, this wonderful place will allow you to contemplate the games of light that are created in the sky while you are taking a bath.
Hotel Emperador
53 C/ Gran Vía// Rooftop bar // If you want to enjoy the sunset in a different way, the terrace of the Hotel Emperador, located in Gran Vía, will be one of your best options. With a large pool and a unique atmosphere, this wonderful place will allow you to contemplate the games of light that are created in the sky while you are taking a bath.
// Rooftop bar // Its rooftop has become one of the fashionable places to have a few drinks listening to music and, of course, also enjoying the sunset.
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ME Madrid Reina Victoria
14 Plaza de Sta. Ana// Rooftop bar // Its rooftop has become one of the fashionable places to have a few drinks listening to music and, of course, also enjoying the sunset.
// Rooftop bar // This wonderful terrace is not one of the best known in the capital, but it is one of the most beautiful. The views, as always, unbeatable and the atmosphere more of the same. For a relaxed afternoon, with friends or with your partner, this place offers you one of the most special sunsets in the city.
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Casa Suecia
4 C. del Marqués de Casa Riera// Rooftop bar // This wonderful terrace is not one of the best known in the capital, but it is one of the most beautiful. The views, as always, unbeatable and the atmosphere more of the same. For a relaxed afternoon, with friends or with your partner, this place offers you one of the most special sunsets in the city.
// Rooftop bar // Undoubtedly, the fashionable terrace in Madrid. Cocktails, special dishes, a very modern atmosphere and music at the top of a building in the heart of the city. If you spend the summer in it, it will be a crime not to live at least one sunset on this roof. It will become one of your favorites!
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GYMAGE Lounge Resort
2 C. de la Luna// Rooftop bar // Undoubtedly, the fashionable terrace in Madrid. Cocktails, special dishes, a very modern atmosphere and music at the top of a building in the heart of the city. If you spend the summer in it, it will be a crime not to live at least one sunset on this roof. It will become one of your favorites!
// Rooftop bar // Few places in Madrid have an aura as magical as the Royal Palace. Right in front of this emblematic building we find the Terrace of the Gardens of Sabatini, ideal to contemplate the sunset looking at the horizon and see how the tones of the sun that disappears mix with the green of the vegetation.
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Jardines de Sabatini
2 C. de Bailén// Rooftop bar // Few places in Madrid have an aura as magical as the Royal Palace. Right in front of this emblematic building we find the Terrace of the Gardens of Sabatini, ideal to contemplate the sunset looking at the horizon and see how the tones of the sun that disappears mix with the green of the vegetation.
Food Scene
Great place for breakfast before exploring the city. They have yummy combos for €5 (coffee, orange juice, croissant). They also open for lunch and dinner (tapas, wines, beers, meats). They also have weekly daily menu (at a reduced price).
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Rincón Asturiano
26 Calle de las DeliciasGreat place for breakfast before exploring the city. They have yummy combos for €5 (coffee, orange juice, croissant). They also open for lunch and dinner (tapas, wines, beers, meats). They also have weekly daily menu (at a reduced price).
Vegan place. Yummy food, good prices. They open for lunch after 1pm or for dinner.
Empatía Rincón Vegano
13 C. de Rafael de RiegoVegan place. Yummy food, good prices. They open for lunch after 1pm or for dinner.
Good and cheap restaurant with typical spanish food, specialised in Vasque (nordic) foods. Great place to grab a tapa and a cold beer or glass of wine.
Cervecería Xukar
5 C/ del ÁncoraGood and cheap restaurant with typical spanish food, specialised in Vasque (nordic) foods. Great place to grab a tapa and a cold beer or glass of wine.
If you are in a hurry, or if you do not want to spend much, this is your place. They also have tables outside on the sidewalk, if you wanna chill.
Mundo Kebab
15 Calle del ÁncoraIf you are in a hurry, or if you do not want to spend much, this is your place. They also have tables outside on the sidewalk, if you wanna chill.
AlegoríA
2 C. de VillanuevaChinese restaurant. Good quality, fresh food, great price. Nice place too.
// A MUST // A magical place full of plants and flowers in which every corner will surprise you. With a varied gastronomic offer, the most special cocktails, juices, brunches and the most refreshing tropical atmosphere. An outdoor garden full of fresh flowers and plants. A natural space decorated with garden furniture where all the details are taken care of to the maximum. The client who discovers the Garden of Salvador Bachiller will enjoy an authentic oasis from where to contemplate the sky of Madrid. You might want to book first: http://www.gastrobaressb.com Live music every Thursday night after 10pm.
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Salvador Bachiller
65 C/ Gran Vía// A MUST // A magical place full of plants and flowers in which every corner will surprise you. With a varied gastronomic offer, the most special cocktails, juices, brunches and the most refreshing tropical atmosphere. An outdoor garden full of fresh flowers and plants. A natural space decorated with garden furniture where all the details are taken care of to the maximum. The client who discovers the Garden of Salvador Bachiller will enjoy an authentic oasis from where to contemplate the sky of Madrid. You might want to book first: http://www.gastrobaressb.com Live music every Thursday night after 10pm.
A covered market built in 1916. This is the most popular market in Madrid among tourists since it is located in the center of Madrid, within walking distance from Plaza Mayor. The market is not a traditional grocery market but a gourmet tapas market, with over 30 different vendors selling a wide variety of freshly prepared tapas, hams, olives, baked goods and other foods. Beer, wine and champagne are also available.
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Mercado de San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelA covered market built in 1916. This is the most popular market in Madrid among tourists since it is located in the center of Madrid, within walking distance from Plaza Mayor. The market is not a traditional grocery market but a gourmet tapas market, with over 30 different vendors selling a wide variety of freshly prepared tapas, hams, olives, baked goods and other foods. Beer, wine and champagne are also available.
Essentials
Ahorramas
41 C/ de Martinez OviolCheak supermarket in the same block.
Lavandería Autoservicio
9 C. de Rafael de RiegoSelf-service laundry-mat. Open daily. 8am-10pm.
Lidl
16 C. de Antonia Rodríguez SacristánCorreos
Post office.
Public health centre. Doctors available between 8am-9pm (closed Sat and Sun).
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Centro de Salud Delicias
5 Calle de las DeliciasPublic health centre. Doctors available between 8am-9pm (closed Sat and Sun).
Hospital with 24/7 Emergencies service.
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Hospital Universitario De La Princesa
62 Calle de Diego de LeónHospital with 24/7 Emergencies service.
Getting Around
Closest metro station. Line 3. This line takes you straight to downwtown. You can buy your metro card (just like the Oyster Card in London) in the same premises, automatic vending machines available inside for €3. Each trip is €1.50.
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Palos de la Frontera station
Closest metro station. Line 3. This line takes you straight to downwtown. You can buy your metro card (just like the Oyster Card in London) in the same premises, automatic vending machines available inside for €3. Each trip is €1.50.
Shopping
"El Rastro" is a big weekly open market in the streets of the next neighborhood. You can walk there, enjoy all the stands, live music and grab a tapa and a cold beer in between.
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El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de Rey"El Rastro" is a big weekly open market in the streets of the next neighborhood. You can walk there, enjoy all the stands, live music and grab a tapa and a cold beer in between.