Guidebook for Madrid
Sightseeing
The most famous "plaza" (or square) in Madrid (also one of the most beautiful!)
1659 locals recommend
Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorThe most famous "plaza" (or square) in Madrid (also one of the most beautiful!)
A must see, only 15 minutes walking from the apartment!
1110 locals recommend
The Royal Armoury of Madrid
s/n Calle de Bailén A must see, only 15 minutes walking from the apartment!
The most famous street in La Latina, filled with tapas bars and restaurants!
186 locals recommend
Calle de la Cava Baja
Calle de la Cava BajaThe most famous street in La Latina, filled with tapas bars and restaurants!
Almudena Cathedral
10 C. de BailénGran Vía
Calle Gran VíaMost famous street in Madrid for shopping and beautiful architecture!
A beautiful ancient Egyptian temple which was taken apart and rebuilt here! Great spot for watching the sunset as well!
1359 locals recommend
Temple of Debod
1 C. de FerrazA beautiful ancient Egyptian temple which was taken apart and rebuilt here! Great spot for watching the sunset as well!
Food Scene
Great restaurant with a fun lively atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating and amazing tapas, burgers, and drinks!
191 locals recommend
El Viajero
11 Pl. de la CebadaGreat restaurant with a fun lively atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating and amazing tapas, burgers, and drinks!
Juana La Loca
4 Pl. de Prta de MorosThey have one of the best Tortilla Espanola's in Madrid!
Great coffee and breakfast deals with a trendy vibe inside and a cute terrace outside.
64 locals recommend
La Musa Latina
12 Cost.ª de San AndrésGreat coffee and breakfast deals with a trendy vibe inside and a cute terrace outside.
Delic
14 Cost.ª de San AndrésGreat coffee and lovely cakes!
Beautiful glass-enclosed Spanish market, great for tapas and drinks
1026 locals recommend
San Miguel Market
s/n Pl. de San MiguelBeautiful glass-enclosed Spanish market, great for tapas and drinks
+ que pan
3 Pl. de Prta de MorosCute bakery, cafe, and cake shop.
Beautiful place for a coffee or a meal with a stunning view of the Almudena Cathedral from the tree-covered patio.
Restaurante El Ventorrillo
14 C. de BailénBeautiful place for a coffee or a meal with a stunning view of the Almudena Cathedral from the tree-covered patio.
Txirimiri
6 C. del HumilladeroDelicious tapas and very lively on the weekends!
Café Federal
9 Pl. de las ComendadorasModern and sunny cafe and restaurant, delicious coffee and lunch!
Great Italian food (I recommend any of their pizzas) in a rustic atmosphere on the most famous street in La Latina, Calle Cava Baja.
16 locals recommend
Emma & Julia Italian Restaurant
19 C. de la Cava BajaGreat Italian food (I recommend any of their pizzas) in a rustic atmosphere on the most famous street in La Latina, Calle Cava Baja.
Ruda Café
11 C. de la RudaAmazing coffee in an intimate and trendy setting!
Really cute, spacious, and modern place for all times of day with great breakfast specials!
6 locals recommend
Dr.Limón
4 C. de Don PedroReally cute, spacious, and modern place for all times of day with great breakfast specials!
The best organic bread bakery around! Super fresh artisanal bread!
11 locals recommend
Obrador San Francisco
14 Carrera de San FranciscoThe best organic bread bakery around! Super fresh artisanal bread!
Sleek and elegant restaurant great for lunch or dinner with lovely outdoor seating in warmer seasons in a beautiful, lively plaza!
22 locals recommend
Naia
3 Pl. de la PajaSleek and elegant restaurant great for lunch or dinner with lovely outdoor seating in warmer seasons in a beautiful, lively plaza!
Parks & Nature
Sabatini Gardens
2 C. de BailénThe beautiful royal gardens built in a Neoclassic style
The Madrid Rio park runs along the Manzanares river, great for walks, bike rides, and lounging in the grass!
491 locals recommend
Madrid River
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30The Madrid Rio park runs along the Manzanares river, great for walks, bike rides, and lounging in the grass!
Plaza de Gabriel Miró
Plaza de Gabriel MiróSmall park with an amazing view of the Almudena Cathedral!
Small neighborhood park 1 minute from the apartment where you can watch the sunset!
11 locals recommend
Parque de la Cornisa
6 C. del RosarioSmall neighborhood park 1 minute from the apartment where you can watch the sunset!
Beautiful park with view of the Royal palace at the entrance and live peacocks wandering about :)
118 locals recommend
Campo del Moro
1 P.º de la Virgen del PuertoBeautiful park with view of the Royal palace at the entrance and live peacocks wandering about :)
Beautiful glass "palace" in the middle of Retiro park (one of the most iconic Madrid parks!)
186 locals recommend
Crystal Palace
4 P.º de CubaBeautiful glass "palace" in the middle of Retiro park (one of the most iconic Madrid parks!)
Essentials
DIA & Go
Affordable supermarket 1 minute from the apartment!
Shopping
Mercado de la Cebada
S/N Pl. de la CebadaTypical Spanish food market with two floors!
Arts & Culture
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelContemporary art museum
Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónThyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoEntertainment & Activities
El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyMost popular open air flea market held every Sunday rain or shine!