Guidebook for Madrid
Food Scene
The Mercado de San Miguel is an early 20th century covered market in the historic center of Madrid. While there are several more covered markets in Madrid, this one is easily the most charming.
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Isakhiwo San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San MiguelThe Mercado de San Miguel is an early 20th century covered market in the historic center of Madrid. While there are several more covered markets in Madrid, this one is easily the most charming.
GREAT Thai food and friendly service. Just 8 minutes by bus from my front door.
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Phuket Thai
7 C. de la CruzGREAT Thai food and friendly service. Just 8 minutes by bus from my front door.
So much more than Kebabs!!! Great food, great service and great ambience! 10 minutes from my front door on bus line 10.
Calle de Atocha, 116
116 Calle de AtochaSo much more than Kebabs!!! Great food, great service and great ambience! 10 minutes from my front door on bus line 10.
Roof-top terrace/cafe with panoramic view of the city. Great for sunset drinks and chilling out on a summer's eve.
C. de Alcalá, 42
42 Calle de AlcaláRoof-top terrace/cafe with panoramic view of the city. Great for sunset drinks and chilling out on a summer's eve.
Everything Else
The bike rental includes everything you need to move off for Madrid: helmets, insurance, assistance, and padlock.
Moto&Go rent
23 P.º de la Infanta IsabelThe bike rental includes everything you need to move off for Madrid: helmets, insurance, assistance, and padlock.
They have skate rental available in Madrid; a wide range of skates, for learners and for experienced skaters alike.
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Rent & Roll Madrid
10 C. de Felipe IVThey have skate rental available in Madrid; a wide range of skates, for learners and for experienced skaters alike.
Only a 10 minute walk from the flat, or get there in 5 minutes taking the bus line 10, 14, 26 or 32 just meters away from my front door.
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Madrid Puerta de Atocha station
Plaza del Emperador Carlos VOnly a 10 minute walk from the flat, or get there in 5 minutes taking the bus line 10, 14, 26 or 32 just meters away from my front door.
Authentic Mexican food and real Margaritas! Only 10 minutes by bus from my front door.
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Rosa Negra Madrid
16 C. del LeónAuthentic Mexican food and real Margaritas! Only 10 minutes by bus from my front door.
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Just 5 minutes walking distance from my flat...just in case :-)
Sightseeing
Just steps away from my front door. Beautiful, natural, peaceful. Also great for running, biking, rollerblading or a boat ride on the lake. Make sure to visit the Crystal Palace!
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El Retiro Madrid
7 Plaza de la IndependenciaJust steps away from my front door. Beautiful, natural, peaceful. Also great for running, biking, rollerblading or a boat ride on the lake. Make sure to visit the Crystal Palace!
Only a 10 minute walk from my flat, through the beautiful Retiro Park.
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Iziko leNkumbulo yasePrado
23 C. de Ruiz de AlarcónOnly a 10 minute walk from my flat, through the beautiful Retiro Park.
Only 10 minutes by bus or metro from the flat.
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Iziko leNqanawa Yezwe Ngokubanzi I-Center for Art Reina Sofia
52 C. de Sta. IsabelOnly 10 minutes by bus or metro from the flat.
Santiago Bernabéu
FUTBOL! :-)
An authentic Egyptian temple dating from the 2nd Century BC in the middle of Madrid and dedicated to the gods Amon and Isis. Sitting on the top of a hill with great views of the city.
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Ithempulethi le-Debod
1 C. de FerrazAn authentic Egyptian temple dating from the 2nd Century BC in the middle of Madrid and dedicated to the gods Amon and Isis. Sitting on the top of a hill with great views of the city.
Madrid's Cable Car - See the city from a different perspective as the Madrid Teleferico whisks you 40m (150ft) above the streets and parks!
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La Llave de Oro
6 C. de VelázquezMadrid's Cable Car - See the city from a different perspective as the Madrid Teleferico whisks you 40m (150ft) above the streets and parks!
Puerta del Sol is the perfect starting point to explore Madrid. This bustling, centrally located square is one of the city's most lively places. 15 minutes by bus from my front door.
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Sol station
Puerta del Sol is the perfect starting point to explore Madrid. This bustling, centrally located square is one of the city's most lively places. 15 minutes by bus from my front door.
One of the Main Architectural and Historical Landmarks of Madrid. Just 15 minutes by bus from my flat.
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Plaza Mayor
Plaza MayorOne of the Main Architectural and Historical Landmarks of Madrid. Just 15 minutes by bus from my flat.
From kayaking and canoeing to flatwater racing. The most popular venue is the Lago de la Casa de Campo de Madrid. There are several local boating clubs for all levels of skill.
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Casa de Campo Lake
From kayaking and canoeing to flatwater racing. The most popular venue is the Lago de la Casa de Campo de Madrid. There are several local boating clubs for all levels of skill.
Arts & Culture
Built in 1912, the Cine Dore is a film lover’s paradise – both a working cinema and screening room for the adjoining national film library. From Tuesday to Sunday as many as four films are played.
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Cine Doré
3 C. de Sta. IsabelBuilt in 1912, the Cine Dore is a film lover’s paradise – both a working cinema and screening room for the adjoining national film library. From Tuesday to Sunday as many as four films are played.
For the truly adventurous traveler or the one who wants to delve into the flamenco culture, head to Amor de Dios, which is the oldest flamenco school in Spain.
10 minutes by bus from my front door.
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God's Love
5 C. de Sta. IsabelFor the truly adventurous traveler or the one who wants to delve into the flamenco culture, head to Amor de Dios, which is the oldest flamenco school in Spain.
10 minutes by bus from my front door.
This renovated old tobacco factory is now a large social/cultural centre in the heart of the multi-ethnic district of Lavapiés. 15 minutes by bus from my flat.
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Ukufakwa Kwesobuciko Se-Tabacalera
51 C. de EmbajadoresThis renovated old tobacco factory is now a large social/cultural centre in the heart of the multi-ethnic district of Lavapiés. 15 minutes by bus from my flat.
The Matadero, former slaughterhouse and livestock market turned Cultural Center, is a space devoted to creativity. It’s a training center, a gallery, a convention center, and a theater.
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Matadero Madrid
8 Pl. de LegazpiThe Matadero, former slaughterhouse and livestock market turned Cultural Center, is a space devoted to creativity. It’s a training center, a gallery, a convention center, and a theater.
Occupying a Neo-Classical mansion from 1806, many critics see this museum as the world's most important private art collection. 10 minutes by bus from my flat.
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I-Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
8 P.º del PradoOccupying a Neo-Classical mansion from 1806, many critics see this museum as the world's most important private art collection. 10 minutes by bus from my flat.
CaixaForum is Madrid's latest cultural and architectural star, with its exuberant façade featuring a vertical garden by the French botanist Patrick Blanc. 10 minutes by bus from my flat.
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CaixaForum Madrid
36 P.º del PradoCaixaForum is Madrid's latest cultural and architectural star, with its exuberant façade featuring a vertical garden by the French botanist Patrick Blanc. 10 minutes by bus from my flat.