Guidebook for Madrid
Drinks & Nightlife
Reasonably priced, located close to the flat, this small bar has good music, and is a fun place to be.
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Il morto che parla
31 C. del SalitreReasonably priced, located close to the flat, this small bar has good music, and is a fun place to be.
MAMAJUANA ROCK
4 C. del RíoReasonably priced central bar. The barman may keep feeding you snacks though.
Copas Rotas
28 C. de ToledoThis is a cheap bar, with 1€ wine and 4€ cocktails. They also have 1€ sandwiches.
There are a couple of locations on this street, and while this may be the most expensive beer you buy in Madrid, it comes with a plate of random food.
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Sidrería el Tigre
23 C. de las InfantasThere are a couple of locations on this street, and while this may be the most expensive beer you buy in Madrid, it comes with a plate of random food.
This is a pretty central bar with a pretty good selection of beer. The tinto de veranos are very good here.
Bar Toulouse Lautrec
38 Calle de las HuertasThis is a pretty central bar with a pretty good selection of beer. The tinto de veranos are very good here.
Essentials
Best close grocery shop. Good hours, large store, good selection.
230 personas locales recomiendan
Carrefour Market
2 C. de ValenciaBest close grocery shop. Good hours, large store, good selection.
Everything Else
This is the closest post office. To send something, walk in and select 'Enviar' on the machine to get the correct number.
Oficina de Correos
6-10 C. de Palos de la FronteraThis is the closest post office. To send something, walk in and select 'Enviar' on the machine to get the correct number.
Sightseeing
Part of the random statue tour, Man with a broom statue is a good place to meet friends as it is close to Sol, but not as busy.
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Plaza Jacinto Benavente
Part of the random statue tour, Man with a broom statue is a good place to meet friends as it is close to Sol, but not as busy.
This houses some Picasso, and other famous paintings. There are free hours every day, generally the last two hours of the day.
1837 personas locales recomiendan
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
52 C. de Sta. IsabelThis houses some Picasso, and other famous paintings. There are free hours every day, generally the last two hours of the day.
This is a foundation with rotating exhibits, often really cool ones. Costs about 4€
452 personas locales recomiendan
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoThis is a foundation with rotating exhibits, often really cool ones. Costs about 4€
This museum has many classic paintings. Including quite a few by Goya.
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Museo Nacional del Prado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónThis museum has many classic paintings. Including quite a few by Goya.
Calle del Sombrerete
Calle del SombrereteThis Church was bombed in the civil war, and is now a library.
Famous Sunday market. It is a neat place to find souvenirs, and other bargains.
Ribera de Curtidores 8 SL
Famous Sunday market. It is a neat place to find souvenirs, and other bargains.
Shopping
This little ice cream shop makes their own ice cream. They have milk and gluten free varieties as well.
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Sani Sapori
31 C. de LavapiésThis little ice cream shop makes their own ice cream. They have milk and gluten free varieties as well.
Food Scene
This is a really good Italian food place, with several craft beers available as well.
Calle de Santa Isabel, 45
This is a really good Italian food place, with several craft beers available as well.