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Spain · City guide
What to do in Madrid
16 vlogs from 16 channels mention 132 places in Madrid; 7 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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Plaza Mayor
Madrid's main square, opened in 1620 under King Philip III, with his statue at the centre. It once hosted bullfights, fiestas and executions.
1:37· NFKRZin 12 vlogsRoyal Palace of Madrid
Baroque and neoclassical palace begun in 1738 on the site of a 9th-century Islamic fortress. It has about 3,500 rooms with frescoed ceilings and huge chandeliers.
4:19· Eat See TVin 12 vlogsMuseo del Prado
World-renowned art museum in Madrid's 'Golden Triangle', strong in 13th- to 16th-century works from around the world.
35:03· NFKRZin 11 vlogsRetiro Park
Over 300 acres of gardens, fountains and a lake, built as Philip IV's private garden in the 1640s and opened to the public in 1838.
49:53· NFKRZin 10 vlogsMercado de San Miguel
Historic market beside Plaza Mayor with meat, cheese and tapas counters in a lively atmosphere. Often described as touristy and pricey.
3:17· Julia Ayersin 9 vlogsGran Vía
One of Madrid's busiest shopping streets, running through the city centre past Plaza del Callao.
11:37· NFKRZin 9 vlogsAlmudena Cathedral
Cathedral completed in 1993 with a neoclassical exterior, Gothic interior and neo-Romanesque crypt. It is the only Spanish cathedral consecrated by a pope.
3:30· Ultimate Bucket Listin 8 vlogsMuseo Reina Sofía
Spain's national museum of modern and contemporary art, home to Picasso's Guernica plus works by Dalí and Miró.
12:13· Exotic Vacationin 7 vlogsPalacio de Cristal
All-glass pavilion in Retiro Park that hosts temporary art exhibitions.
21:12· Ultimate Bucket Listin 7 vlogsPuerta del Sol
Central square and one of Madrid's key attractions, often crowded and known for pickpockets.
1:28· Spain Revealedin 7 vlogsTemple of Debod
2nd-century Egyptian temple given to Spain, rebuilt stone by stone in a hilltop park and opened in 1976. It is one of the city's top sunset spots.
9:19· Exotic Vacationin 6 vlogsChocolatería San Ginés
Madrid's most famous spot for churros con chocolate, serving fried dough with thick, rich hot chocolate since 1894.
0:55· Locavore Eatsin 5 vlogsSantiago Bernabéu Stadium
Iconic home of Real Madrid. Stadium tours include the pitch, the changing rooms and the trophy collection.
21:17· Tourist to Localin 5 vlogsChueca
Vibrant neighbourhood that is the epicentre of Madrid's nightlife, packed with bars and restaurants.
7:06· Spain Revealedin 5 vlogsToledo
Beautiful historic Spanish town set along a river in central Spain, an easy day trip from Madrid.
20:22· Naick & Kimin 5 vlogsSegovia
Nearby city and region that is the home of cochinillo, Spain's famous slow-roasted suckling pig.
20:22· Naick & Kimin 4 vlogsLa Rosaleda del Retiro
Beautifully maintained rose garden within Retiro Park.
19:49· Naick & Kimin 4 vlogsEstanque Grande del Retiro
Retiro's large lake, where visitors can rent rowing boats.
51:50· NFKRZin 4 vlogsCírculo de Bellas Artes
Cultural centre whose rooftop terrace offers a 360° view of Madrid, with sofas and umbrellas.
17:59· Exotic Vacationin 4 vlogsBarrio de Salamanca
Upscale district known for shopping, from international brands to luxury boutiques.
12:28· Spain Revealedin 4 vlogsMalasaña
Central Madrid neighbourhood known as one of the city's best nightlife areas.
5:30· Spain Revealedin 4 vlogsCibeles Fountain
Iconic fountain and monument at a major intersection on Calle de Alcalá.
2:11· Island Hopper TVin 3 vlogsSobrino de Botín
Listed by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest restaurant, open for over 300 years and famous for slow-roasted suckling pig (cochinillo).
9:29· Naick & Kimin 3 vlogsRoyal Botanical Garden of Madrid
Lush garden with hundreds of trees and flowers from around the world and a greenhouse of exotic plants.
13:29· Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogsPlaza de Toros de Las Ventas
Spain's largest bullring, notable for its architecture, with a bullfighting museum inside.
22:05· Ultimate Bucket Listin 3 vlogsTeatro Real
Madrid's royal opera house, regarded as one of Europe's top opera venues for its acoustics.
7:46· Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogsPlaza de España
Bustling square in central Madrid, between Sol and the Temple of Debod.
9:29· Exotic Vacationin 3 vlogsPalacio de Cibeles
Former communications palace that is now a cultural centre with free exhibitions and panoramic city views.
15:42· Ultimate Bucket Listin 3 vlogsMuseo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Major art museum near the Prado with works by Monet, Gauguin and Rubens.
2:33· Martijn Around The World - Travelin 3 vlogsMercado de la Paz
A 19th-century covered food market showing the simple, product-focused side of Spanish food, with cheese counters and an oyster stand.
15:56· Naick & Kimin 3 vlogsLa Latina
Historic neighbourhood of winding streets and squares, known for its hundreds of tapas bars popular with locals and tourists.
3:40· Spain Revealedin 3 vlogsLavapiés
Proudly multicultural, down-to-earth historic barrio with residents from around the world and a vibrant food scene.
10:40· Spain Revealedin 3 vlogsMercado de Antón Martín
Neighbourhood market that has been partly converted into an international indoor food market.
9:24· Spain Revealedin 2 vlogsMercado de Vallehermoso
Indoor food market on the north side of town with traditional Spanish tapas stalls alongside international options.
2:21· Eat See TVin 2 vlogsCalle de la Cava Baja
Street packed with tapas bars and restaurants, a popular place for a tapas crawl.
18:32· Eat See TVin 2 vlogsPlaza del Callao
Madrid's busiest square, often compared to Times Square, lined with billboards and crowds. It sits on Gran Vía, a short walk from Plaza Mayor.
0:33· Eat See TVin 2 vlogsPalacio de Velázquez
Exhibition hall in Retiro Park run as an annex of the Reina Sofía Museum.
14:52· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsCalle de Serrano
Salamanca's main shopping street, lined with high-street brands and luxury boutiques such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci.
22:38· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsCasa de la Panadería
Striking historic building on Plaza Mayor that now houses the city's tourist office.
2:35· Exotic Vacationin 2 vlogsPuerta de Alcalá
Historic monumental gate in central Madrid, worth seeing while walking around the city.
15:15· Ultimate Bucket Listin 2 vlogsBarrio de las Letras
Madrid's historic literary quarter where Cervantes lived, with narrow lanes, fine architecture and a laid-back vibe.
8:47· Spain Revealedin 2 vlogsCasa Toni
A classic rustic tasca, one of the very few traditional tapas bars still surviving in central Madrid.
6:37· Locavore Eatsin 2 vlogsCasa de Campo
Vast green park on Madrid's western edge with lakeside café terraces, kayak rentals, cycling paths and nature trails.
25:16· Ultimate Bucket Listin 2 vlogs360º Rooftop Bar
Rooftop bar atop the Riu Plaza España hotel, known for its panoramic views of the city.
8:43· Naick & Kimin 2 vlogsPalacio de Liria
One of Spain's most important stately homes. Its plain exterior hides stunning interiors.
6:33· Ultimate Bucket Listin 2 vlogsChurrería Chocolatería 1902
A long-standing churrería where the churros are fried in front of customers.
1:52· Tourist to Localin 2 vlogsEl Riojano
A pastry institution founded in 1855 by a baker to the royal family, with original vintage decor and a huge range of sweets and savouries.
3:09· Locavore Eatsin 2 vlogs
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Posada de la Villa
Restaurant in a restored 1642 mill, known for cocido madrileño slow-cooked in clay pots over coals and for roast lamb.
7:56· Eat See TV1 vlogCalle de Alcalá
One of Madrid's most historic streets, home to key monuments such as the Bank of Spain and the Cibeles Fountain.
12:47· Eat See TV1 vlogBanco de España
Monumental headquarters of Spain's central bank on Calle de Alcalá, featured in the series Money Heist.
12:54· Eat See TV1 vlogCasa Lucas
Tapas bar on Cava Baja known for its croquetas and rabo de toro (oxtail).
18:47· Eat See TV1 vlogCasa Lucio
Classic Cava Baja restaurant famous for huevos rotos, fried eggs broken over French fries.
19:12· Eat See TV1 vlogSabatini Gardens
Formal gardens beside the Royal Palace offering a peaceful retreat.
7:27· Exotic Vacation1 vlogTeatro Flamenco Madrid
Popular flamenco venue staging hour-long shows of traditional Spanish dance and song.
10:41· Exotic Vacation1 vlogTaberna El Chato
Charming tavern known for an innovative take on traditional Spanish tapas.
11:23· Exotic Vacation1 vlogPaseo de la Argentina
Retiro Park promenade lined with statues of Spanish monarchs.
14:38· Exotic Vacation1 vlogMonument to Alfonso XII
Monument in Retiro Park featuring a striking bronze equestrian statue.
14:58· Exotic Vacation1 vlogEl Botánico
Restaurant on the edge of the Botanical Garden, a short walk from the Prado, with a scenic setting.
16:51· Exotic Vacation1 vlogJoy Eslava
A nightclub in Sol, often named one of Madrid's top nightclubs for a night out.
23:51· Exotic Vacation1 vlogCuatro Torres Business Area
Modern financial district with Madrid's four famous skyscrapers, including Torre Cristal and Torre Espacio.
7:54· Island Hopper TV1 vlogMatadero Madrid
A riverfront area in Arganzuela, recommended as a place worth exploring.
9:42· Island Hopper TV1 vlogLa Ancha
A family-run Madrid classic that began as a tavern over 100 years ago and later became a restaurant serving traditional Spanish dishes.
2:41· Great Big Story1 vlogFismuler
A restaurant from the family behind La Ancha, known for its San Román schnitzel topped with eggs and truffle.
4:32· Great Big Story1 vlogEl Doble
One of Madrid's top tapas bars, busy in the afternoons and at weekend lunch, serving top-quality seafood in a lively, authentic setting.
5:37· Great Big Story1 vlogLa Manteca de Teresa Huertas
A bread, butter and wine spot from the team behind two-Michelin-star Coque, with a special wine cellar and house-baked bread every day.
8:04· Great Big Story1 vlogCoque
Mario Sandoval's two-Michelin-star restaurant, which is linked to La Manteca de Teresa Huertas.
8:09· Great Big Story1 vlogGastón
A natural wine bar, originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, with a short menu of Spanish dishes that nod to Mexican cooking.
9:58· Great Big Story1 vlogLa Deseada
A tiny, hidden spot in a garage that is devoted to tortilla española made from scratch.
12:00· Great Big Story1 vlogQuinto Elemento
An inventive restaurant near the Prado with a dining room that feels like an art installation, mixing Spanish produce with Mexican and global flavours.
14:18· Great Big Story1 vlogCrudo
A family-run seafood counter inside a downtown market, serving informal Latin American-style raw dishes such as aguachile, ceviche and tiradito.
16:30· Great Big Story1 vlogManero
A venue with three experiences in one space: sophisticated tapas, a more formal dining area, and a karaoke room.
20:06· Great Big Story1 vlogMadrid de los Austrias
The oldest, most historic part of Madrid around the Royal Palace, full of quiet, charming streets for wandering.
1:28· Spain Revealed1 vlogCasa Gerardo
Low-key wine and cheese bar on the more local side of La Latina, away from the main tapas streets.
5:01· Spain Revealed1 vlogCasa Macareno
Malasaña restaurant recommended for its excellent menú del día.
6:28· Spain Revealed1 vlogPlaza del Dos de Mayo
The beating heart of Malasaña, a square ringed by cafés and terraces.
6:34· Spain Revealed1 vlogLas Salesas
Tiny, low-key neighbourhood beside Chueca with an old-money, Salamanca-like vibe.
7:41· Spain Revealed1 vlogMercado de San Antón
Chueca's neighbourhood market, recommended as a good food hall.
8:19· Spain Revealed1 vlogMercado de las Ranas
The 'frog market', where local vendors and shops set up stalls in the street like an outdoor flea market.
9:54· Spain Revealed1 vlogCasa González
Famous spot for wine and cheese tapas in the literary quarter.
10:06· Spain Revealed1 vlogCalle de Jesús
Barrio de las Letras street for tapas hopping, always busy with people over cañas and tapas.
10:12· Spain Revealed1 vlogCasa Museo Lope de Vega
Casa Museo Lope de Vega is a hidden house museum of Golden Age playwright Lope de Vega.
10:18· Spain Revealed1 vlogPlaza de Agustín Lara
Historic square in Lavapiés, often described as beautiful.
11:09· Spain Revealed1 vlogLa Fisna
Excellent tapas and wine bar in Lavapiés, a must for wine lovers.
11:56· Spain Revealed1 vlogTaberna de Antonio Sánchez
Madrid's oldest still-running tavern, open since the 18th century.
12:08· Spain Revealed1 vlogBar Casa Dani
Bar inside Mercado de la Paz, known for what is often called Madrid's most famous tortilla de patatas.
13:35· Spain Revealed1 vlogCalle de Claudio Coello
Street behind Serrano with boutiques and local Spanish brands.
13:50· Spain Revealed1 vlogChamberí
Down-to-earth local barrio with few tourists, boutiques, neighbourhood shops and bars full of locals.
14:14· Spain Revealed1 vlogMuseo Sorolla
Art museum showing Valencian painter Joaquín Sorolla's beautiful works in his majestic former home.
15:13· Spain Revealed1 vlogPlaza de Olavide
Leafy Chamberí square where locals linger on terraces over cañas and tapas.
15:32· Spain Revealed1 vlogMuseo del Romanticismo
Lesser-known museum with an interesting collection of 19th-century paintings, furniture and decorative arts.
4:34· World Wild Hearts1 vlogRoyal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Vast royal monastery and palace complex in the hills northwest of Madrid, and a popular day trip.
10:06· Wolters World1 vlogBasilica of San Francisco el Grande
A basilica said to have one of the most beautiful church domes in the world.
Puerta de Toledo
A historic city gate near the San Francisco Basilica.
Real Casa de Correos
The historic former post office on Puerta del Sol, now a government headquarters.
Gourmet Experience El Corte Inglés Callao
A gourmet food hall and rooftop bar on the top floor of the El Corte Inglés department store, with sweeping city-centre views.
Tablao Flamenco 1911
A flamenco tablao in the historic Villa Rosa building, billed as the oldest flamenco bar in the world.
National Archaeological Museum
A museum of Spanish archaeology and ancient history, with mosaics, statues and ancient pottery.
San Jerónimo el Real
A historic church known as Los Jerónimos, next to the Prado.
CaixaForum Madrid
A contemporary art centre on the Paseo del Prado, with a striking staircase and quirky toilets.
Arco de la Victoria
An impressive triumphal arch on the north side of the city centre, surrounded by a busy road.
Faro de Moncloa
A modern viewing tower with a glass elevator to a platform with panoramic views of central Madrid.
Museo de América
A museum dedicated to the Americas, right next to the Faro de Moncloa.
Torrespaña
Madrid's TV tower, overlooking the whole city from the east.
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Madrid's combined zoo and aquarium inside Casa de Campo.
Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
An amusement park in Casa de Campo, home to the Nickelodeon Land area for kids.
Estadio Metropolitano
Home stadium of Atlético de Madrid on the east side of the city, offering matches and stadium tours.
Chocolat
A quieter, cheaper churrería in the old town known for light, crisp churros, extra-long porras and thick, dark, not-too-sweet chocolate.
1:45· Locavore Eats1 vlogBar La Campana
Madrid's most famous spot for bocadillos de calamares, a hectic, cramped bar just outside Plaza Mayor.
4:23· Locavore Eats1 vlogLa Casa del Abuelo
A gambas institution open since 1906, famous for sizzling gambas al ajillo, with several locations on the same block.
5:38· Locavore Eats1 vlogCasa Amadeo Los Caracoles
A classic tavern famous for its snail stew and for Amadeo, the nonagenarian who still works the counter.
7:50· Locavore Eats1 vlogDocamar
A two-storey neighbourhood institution next to Quintana metro, packed with locals and renowned for its patatas bravas.
9:04· Locavore Eats1 vlogJuana La Loca
A modern tapas bar serving updated Spanish classics and Asian- and South American-influenced dishes, famed for its tortilla.
10:22· Locavore Eats1 vlogCasa Revuelta
A tapas bar that has specialised in fried bacalao since 1966, serving juicy, flaky, crispy salt cod.
11:46· Locavore Eats1 vlogMalacatín
A tavern dating to 1895, decked out with bullfighting decor and one of the best places to try cocido madrileño.
13:05· Locavore Eats1 vlogVicens
One of the oldest turrón makers, selling Spanish nougat in countless flavours and shapes.
15:46· Locavore Eats1 vlogAcid Bakehouse
Stylish specialty bakery-café known for its pastries and excellent coffee, with a cool vibe and good music.
2:03· Birta Hlin1 vlogMonasterio del Corpus Christi (Las Carboneras)
17th-century cloistered convent where nuns sell homemade convent cookies through a wooden turntable, without any face-to-face contact.
4:25· Tourist to Local1 vlogMuseo del Jamón
Classic Madrid ham bar and deli with legs of jamón hanging from the ceiling, popular for quick, cheap breakfasts.
16:18· Tourist to Local1 vlogPuerto de Navacerrada
Mountain pass in the Sierra de Guadarrama with snow in winter, reachable from Madrid by car or public transport.
1:46· Johlene Orton1 vlogEdificio Metrópolis
One of the most famous buildings on Gran Vía, known for its grand dome crowned by a winged Victory statue.
El Oso y el Madroño
Statue of a bear leaning against a strawberry tree, the symbol of Madrid, in Puerta del Sol.