Guidebook for Madrid

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Guidebook for Madrid

Arts & Culture

È un posto bellissimo, sempre ricco di eventi, mostre e concerti. Bello il palazzo, bella la terrazza. Mostre gratuite.
302 locals recommend
La Casa Encendida
2 Rda. de Valencia
302 locals recommend
È un posto bellissimo, sempre ricco di eventi, mostre e concerti. Bello il palazzo, bella la terrazza. Mostre gratuite.
One of the best places for contemporary art in Madrid. Highly recommended. http://www.mataderomadrid.org/
214 locals recommend
Casa Labra
12 C. de Tetuán
214 locals recommend
One of the best places for contemporary art in Madrid. Highly recommended. http://www.mataderomadrid.org/
Centro sociale autogestito in una ex fabbrica di tabacco. Sempre interessante e ricco di eventi. www.latabacalera.net/
111 locals recommend
Tabacalera Art Promotion
51 C. de Embajadores
111 locals recommend
Centro sociale autogestito in una ex fabbrica di tabacco. Sempre interessante e ricco di eventi. www.latabacalera.net/
This is the Flamenco Temple in Madrid! There is also a restaurant but what you should not miss is a show there
152 locals recommend
Casa Patas
10 Calle de los Cañizares
152 locals recommend
This is the Flamenco Temple in Madrid! There is also a restaurant but what you should not miss is a show there
A fantastic little art decó building where to watch the best movies for a very low price. http://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187514-d244653-Reviews-Filmoteca_Espanola_Cine_Dore-Madrid.html
136 locals recommend
Cine Doré
3 C. de Sta. Isabel
136 locals recommend
A fantastic little art decó building where to watch the best movies for a very low price. http://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187514-d244653-Reviews-Filmoteca_Espanola_Cine_Dore-Madrid.html
Go there just for the Picasso's Guernica will be enough... But all the museum is fantastic, and its exhibitions and the new J. Nouvel building with its public library and the restaurant...
1837 locals recommend
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. Isabel
1837 locals recommend
Go there just for the Picasso's Guernica will be enough... But all the museum is fantastic, and its exhibitions and the new J. Nouvel building with its public library and the restaurant...
One of the best place for contemporary art in Madrid. Highly recommended. http://www.mataderomadrid.org/
335 locals recommend
Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de Legazpi
335 locals recommend
One of the best place for contemporary art in Madrid. Highly recommended. http://www.mataderomadrid.org/
A nice space with always some nice show. Check it out. http://www.teatrocircoprice.es/web/index.php
149 locals recommend
Teatro Circo Price
35 Rda. de Atocha
149 locals recommend
A nice space with always some nice show. Check it out. http://www.teatrocircoprice.es/web/index.php
One of best experimental theatres. Prices are reasonable. They always have contemporary dance shows in their programme. On my opinion going to theatre in a foreign city make your stay unforgettable
11 locals recommend
Fourth Wall Theatre
17 C. de Ercilla
11 locals recommend
One of best experimental theatres. Prices are reasonable. They always have contemporary dance shows in their programme. On my opinion going to theatre in a foreign city make your stay unforgettable

Food Scene

Andate e basta!! :) tutto buonissimo, porzioni abbondanti. Indescrivibile el queso batido que offrono come aperitivo...
152 locals recommend
Casa Patas
10 Calle de los Cañizares
152 locals recommend
Andate e basta!! :) tutto buonissimo, porzioni abbondanti. Indescrivibile el queso batido que offrono come aperitivo...
Bruttissimo, rumorosissimo... Ma che tapas! Che raciones! Tappa fissa di tutti i miei amici ed inquilini amici che tornano negli anni... Almeno per un pincho de tortilla!
36 locals recommend
Portomarín
4 C. de Valencia
36 locals recommend
Bruttissimo, rumorosissimo... Ma che tapas! Che raciones! Tappa fissa di tutti i miei amici ed inquilini amici che tornano negli anni... Almeno per un pincho de tortilla!
Sempre aperto, sempre buono e sotto casa! Ottimi e molto economici i menù del dia a pranzo. Fantastica la tortilla! Preparano anche tutto a portar via. Sempre pieno di gente del posto.
13 locals recommend
Restaurante Peyma
39 C. de Embajadores
13 locals recommend
Sempre aperto, sempre buono e sotto casa! Ottimi e molto economici i menù del dia a pranzo. Fantastica la tortilla! Preparano anche tutto a portar via. Sempre pieno di gente del posto.
Just few steps from the apartement and you will find yourself in Black Africa. Good Senegalese restaurant cheap but not chic :) Very good reviews on Tripadvisor
37 locals recommend
Baobab Restaurante
1 C. de los Cabestreros
37 locals recommend
Just few steps from the apartement and you will find yourself in Black Africa. Good Senegalese restaurant cheap but not chic :) Very good reviews on Tripadvisor
Good Italian food
12 locals recommend
Fratelli d'Italia [ Lavapiés ]
1 C. del Sombrerete
12 locals recommend
Good Italian food
My favourite Paella restaurant. Very nice place and the food is just awesome. Always better to book a table before.
10 locals recommend
El Ventorrillo Murciano
20 Calle de los Tres Peces
10 locals recommend
My favourite Paella restaurant. Very nice place and the food is just awesome. Always better to book a table before.
The most historical restaurant in Madrid. If you don't want try the restaurant at least go at the beautiful cafe and have a cup of hot consommé coming from the awesome samovar
57 locals recommend
Lhardy
8 Carrera de S. Jerónimo
57 locals recommend
The most historical restaurant in Madrid. If you don't want try the restaurant at least go at the beautiful cafe and have a cup of hot consommé coming from the awesome samovar
Nice little middle eastern restaurant.
Tetería "Habibi"
41 C. del Ave María
Nice little middle eastern restaurant.
This is a really good one! The paradise of carnivorous! They serve sirloin on a incandescent clay plait is just unforgettable.
El Schotis
This is a really good one! The paradise of carnivorous! They serve sirloin on a incandescent clay plait is just unforgettable.
English/Spanish cookery. Very fancy and cool place. Excellent food, medium price and good service. One of the best new places in Lavapies.
79 locals recommend
Los Chuchis
82 C. del Amparo
79 locals recommend
English/Spanish cookery. Very fancy and cool place. Excellent food, medium price and good service. One of the best new places in Lavapies.
A must! Open just for lunch you need to book before. Their Fabes con almejas ( soup of giant white beans and clams) is pure poetry!
12 locals recommend
La Copita Asturiana
13 C. de Tabernillas
12 locals recommend
A must! Open just for lunch you need to book before. Their Fabes con almejas ( soup of giant white beans and clams) is pure poetry!
Nice, fancy and always crowed restaurant. They have also an art exhibition area. If you are feel like you want to eat mushrooms this is your place.
28 locals recommend
La Buga del Lobo
11 C. de Argumosa
28 locals recommend
Nice, fancy and always crowed restaurant. They have also an art exhibition area. If you are feel like you want to eat mushrooms this is your place.
A nice vegetarian restaurant
11 locals recommend
Restaurante El Granero de Lavapiés
10 C. de Argumosa
11 locals recommend
A nice vegetarian restaurant

Essentials

Supermercato Lidl... I latticini italiani non sono per niente male...
275 locals recommend
Lidl
16 C. de Antonia Rodríguez Sacristán
275 locals recommend
Supermercato Lidl... I latticini italiani non sono per niente male...
The closest supermarket. Just few minutes walking and you find everything.
230 locals recommend
Carrefour Market
2 C. de Valencia
230 locals recommend
The closest supermarket. Just few minutes walking and you find everything.

Sightseeing

Bella chiesa barocca del 1650
9 locals recommend
San Cayetano Church, Madrid
15 C. de Embajadores
9 locals recommend
Bella chiesa barocca del 1650
Interessante esempio di art decó.
53 locals recommend
El Pavon Teatro Kamikaze
9 C. de Embajadores
53 locals recommend
Interessante esempio di art decó.
Don't miss to pay a visit here! The essence of Lavapies area. Young, alternative, bohemian, ethic people they got together to create this area. You'll find bio food, handicraft, books and nice ideas.
181 locals recommend
Mercado San Fernando
41 C. de Embajadores
181 locals recommend
Don't miss to pay a visit here! The essence of Lavapies area. Young, alternative, bohemian, ethic people they got together to create this area. You'll find bio food, handicraft, books and nice ideas.
The old Escuelas Pías is now a fantastic public library you should definitely visit. On the terrace they have a nice cafe, a special place where is very hard to find a table...
59 locals recommend
Gau&Café
8 Calle de Tribulete
59 locals recommend
The old Escuelas Pías is now a fantastic public library you should definitely visit. On the terrace they have a nice cafe, a special place where is very hard to find a table...
The historical Sunday market of Madrid. Try to be there in the early morning to avoid it when it becomes crazy crowded... Just walk 2 minutes up to C/ Embajadores.
Calle Carlos Arniches
The historical Sunday market of Madrid. Try to be there in the early morning to avoid it when it becomes crazy crowded... Just walk 2 minutes up to C/ Embajadores.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best in beer in town. Good tapas and fantastic cheeses. Nice noisy happy ambient.
Calle de Miguel Servet, 13
13 Calle de Miguel Servet
Best in beer in town. Good tapas and fantastic cheeses. Nice noisy happy ambient.
Nice bookshop café on the way to Reina Sofia Modern Art Museum
36 locals recommend
La Libre
39 C. de Argumosa
36 locals recommend
Nice bookshop café on the way to Reina Sofia Modern Art Museum
Nice place, nice people, nice menu
21 locals recommend
Bar AUTOMÁTICO
17 C. de Argumosa
21 locals recommend
Nice place, nice people, nice menu
Nice place to dance funky music!
16 locals recommend
La Croqueta de Lavapies
16 locals recommend
Nice place to dance funky music!
One of the oldest taberna in Madrid. I won't go there for a meal because quality changes day by day but yes for a glass of wine just to check the place. Very authentic warm old Spanish taberna.
39 locals recommend
Taberna de Antonio Sánchez
13 C. del Mesón de Paredes
39 locals recommend
One of the oldest taberna in Madrid. I won't go there for a meal because quality changes day by day but yes for a glass of wine just to check the place. Very authentic warm old Spanish taberna.
American bar, American music. Photo exhibitions.
14 locals recommend
Traveling Bar
39 C. del Olivar
14 locals recommend
American bar, American music. Photo exhibitions.
Best tapas of ever!! Ramon, the owner, is a very funny guy. You must go there!. I suggest to buy their products, too. Very high quality food. Open just on Sunday during flea market. Very crowed.
Calle de Carlos Arniches, 13
13 Calle de Carlos Arniches
Best tapas of ever!! Ramon, the owner, is a very funny guy. You must go there!. I suggest to buy their products, too. Very high quality food. Open just on Sunday during flea market. Very crowed.

Shopping

A very nice, elegant, original little sexy shop. They also have some art works and serve very good tea.
Los Placeres de Lola
34 Calle del Dr. Fourquet
A very nice, elegant, original little sexy shop. They also have some art works and serve very good tea.
100% vegan shop
9 locals recommend
Planeta Vegano
34 C. del Ave María
9 locals recommend
100% vegan shop
Little fantastic gourmet corner. The owner herself is fantastic. Good choice of wines, cheese and oil. Nice idea for original and for appreciated souvenirs.
11 locals recommend
La Antojá
1 Calle de Palafox
11 locals recommend
Little fantastic gourmet corner. The owner herself is fantastic. Good choice of wines, cheese and oil. Nice idea for original and for appreciated souvenirs.
A fascinating second hand and vintage clothing shop
Pepita Is Dead
10 Calle del Dr. Fourquet
A fascinating second hand and vintage clothing shop
Just comics!!!
Cómics El Coleccionista
7 C. de Tribulete
Just comics!!!

Everything Else

Fantastic arabic baths just a few minutes walking from my house.... Relax there after a hard day of tourism would be a great idea. https://www.airbnb.it/rooms/678413#maps
44 locals recommend
Hammam Al Ándalus Madrid
14 C. de Atocha
44 locals recommend
Fantastic arabic baths just a few minutes walking from my house.... Relax there after a hard day of tourism would be a great idea. https://www.airbnb.it/rooms/678413#maps
Great example of contemporary architecture. Interesting exhibitions.
452 locals recommend
CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del Prado
452 locals recommend
Great example of contemporary architecture. Interesting exhibitions.