Guidebook for Madrid
Shopping
A typical local market for buying fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish.
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Mercado de la Cebada
S/N Pl. de la CebadaA typical local market for buying fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and fish.
This is a long pedestrian street full of all the big name shops and tons of people. It runs between Malasaña and Chueca so the side streets have lots to offer.
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Calle de Fuencarral
Calle de FuencarralThis is a long pedestrian street full of all the big name shops and tons of people. It runs between Malasaña and Chueca so the side streets have lots to offer.
This market has been transforming to a mix of traditional market and a few restaurants. Worth a visit for the market, food, and immediate surrounding neighbourhood.
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Tregu Anton Martin
5 C. de Sta. IsabelThis market has been transforming to a mix of traditional market and a few restaurants. Worth a visit for the market, food, and immediate surrounding neighbourhood.
A great market on Sundays. All the side streets are full of interesting antiques and art. We love coming here a bit later,1:30p, for a tosta and cerveza at any of the small bars open to the street.
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El Rastro
Plaza del General Vara de ReyA great market on Sundays. All the side streets are full of interesting antiques and art. We love coming here a bit later,1:30p, for a tosta and cerveza at any of the small bars open to the street.
Tons of antique shops, bars, art, home decoration and a street market on the weekends.
Calle Santa Ana
Calle de Santa AnaTons of antique shops, bars, art, home decoration and a street market on the weekends.
Primary tapas and a big selection of micro brew IPAs. Worth a visit for local flavour.
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Mercado San Fernando station
Primary tapas and a big selection of micro brew IPAs. Worth a visit for local flavour.
Everything Else
To the left you have beautiful parks and play areas, To the right you have nice paths with cafes and restaurants with views of the Palace. Great for running, walking, biking..
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Ura e Toledo-s
Puente de ToledoTo the left you have beautiful parks and play areas, To the right you have nice paths with cafes and restaurants with views of the Palace. Great for running, walking, biking..
Head to the rooftop here for a drink an stunning views.
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Stacioni i Circulo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de AlcaláHead to the rooftop here for a drink an stunning views.
Essentials
Good, low-cost gym. Other guests have been able to get a temporary membership during their stay.
Gym AltaFit Puerta de Toledo
3 C. de las CigarrerasGood, low-cost gym. Other guests have been able to get a temporary membership during their stay.
Plaza del Ángel
1 Pl. del ÁngelThis is a high end gym that usually offers day passes.
Mercadona
26 Rda. de AtochaOur preferred grocery store. Great products and prices.
This is the second closest shop to the apartment. It has all the essentials.
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DIA & Go
This is the second closest shop to the apartment. It has all the essentials.
Carrefour Express
17 C. de HortalezaAnother close and convenient grocery store.
Carrefour Market
158 Calle de FuencarralA huge, upscale Carrefour in the city centre.
Getting Around
This metro stop is just 5 minutes walk from the house. There are stairs and some cobbled sidewalks - keep that in mind with your luggage.
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Teatri La Latina
2 Pl. de la CebadaThis metro stop is just 5 minutes walk from the house. There are stairs and some cobbled sidewalks - keep that in mind with your luggage.
Parks & Nature
Great park with about 8 km of walking, cycling, and skating trails along the river.
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Madrid Rio
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30Great park with about 8 km of walking, cycling, and skating trails along the river.
Retiro
A lot to see here. Check out the Palacio de Cristal.
Food scene
La Parrala
5 C. del HumilladeroTypical local bar full of neighbours.
Authentic Senegalese food. A bit spicy and easy on the wallet.
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Baobab Restaurante
1 C. de los CabestrerosAuthentic Senegalese food. A bit spicy and easy on the wallet.
Amazing terrace on the roof with views of the place and Madrid Rio.
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River Café
1 Av. de PortugalAmazing terrace on the roof with views of the place and Madrid Rio.
This replica of a traditional market is a perfect place for a vermut and some snacks. We always go for banderillas, ostras, and croquetas.
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Tregu San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelThis replica of a traditional market is a perfect place for a vermut and some snacks. We always go for banderillas, ostras, and croquetas.
Really great a la carte menu. We always order starters, seconds, and dessert. The value for money can't be beat and the atmosphere is perfect.
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Restaurante Gigi
13 Calle de LuchanaReally great a la carte menu. We always order starters, seconds, and dessert. The value for money can't be beat and the atmosphere is perfect.
I would eat here every day if I could. They serve Mexican "centritos" which are small plates of various meats, cheese, and sauce to be eaten with small Mexican tortillas. Get the michelada to drink. ** Check for updated locations before going.
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La Panza es Primero
6 C. de la PalmaI would eat here every day if I could. They serve Mexican "centritos" which are small plates of various meats, cheese, and sauce to be eaten with small Mexican tortillas. Get the michelada to drink. ** Check for updated locations before going.
Great place for dinner or tapas and a drink with an interesting menu. The interior design is surprising too.
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INCLAN BRUTAL BAR
4 C. de Álvarez GatoGreat place for dinner or tapas and a drink with an interesting menu. The interior design is surprising too.
This is a great place right on Cava Baja. Not the most affordable, but worth it. Good for a couple or small group. They have a cozy patio in the corrala or you can dine inside.
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La Antoñita
14 C. de la Cava BajaThis is a great place right on Cava Baja. Not the most affordable, but worth it. Good for a couple or small group. They have a cozy patio in the corrala or you can dine inside.
El Imparcial
4 C. del Duque de Alba*****
Amazing food and atmosphere in an historic mansion.
Beautifully update historic space. Try to sit upstairs for tapas and a drink.
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El 5 de Tirso
5 Pl. de Tirso de MolinaBeautifully update historic space. Try to sit upstairs for tapas and a drink.
Great food, and an even better menu del dia. Just between Plaza de la Luna and the heart of Malasaña.
Mamá Chicó
10 C. de RecoletosGreat food, and an even better menu del dia. Just between Plaza de la Luna and the heart of Malasaña.
This is one of our neighbourhood bars with nice atmosphere and great food. Good for a slightly posh breakfast or lunch then meriendas and dinner later.
Café - Bar Eduardo
22 C. de CalatravaThis is one of our neighbourhood bars with nice atmosphere and great food. Good for a slightly posh breakfast or lunch then meriendas and dinner later.