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Things to do in Barrio de las Letras, Madrid

10 places in Barrio de las Letras from 6 Madrid travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

10 places

  1. Barrio de las Letras

    Neighborhood · Barrio de las Letras

    Madrid's historic literary quarter where Cervantes lived, with narrow lanes, fine architecture and a laid-back vibe.

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9 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Quinto Elemento

    Restaurant · Barrio de las Letras

    An inventive restaurant near the Prado with a dining room that feels like an art installation, mixing Spanish produce with Mexican and global flavours.

  2. Mercado de las Ranas

    Market · Barrio de las Letras

    The 'frog market', where local vendors and shops set up stalls in the street like an outdoor flea market.

  3. Casa González

    Bar · Barrio de las Letras

    Famous spot for wine and cheese tapas in the literary quarter.

  4. Taberna Elisa

    Bar · Barrio de las Letras

    Tapas bar in Barrio de las Letras, praised for its tapas.

  5. Calle de Jesús

    Neighborhood · Barrio de las Letras

    Barrio de las Letras street for tapas hopping, always busy with people over cañas and tapas.

  6. Casa Museo Lope de Vega

    Museum · Barrio de las Letras

    Casa Museo Lope de Vega is a hidden house museum of Golden Age playwright Lope de Vega.

  7. Tablao Flamenco 1911

    Activity · Barrio de las Letras

    A flamenco tablao in the historic Villa Rosa building, billed as the oldest flamenco bar in the world.

  8. Chocolat

    Cafe · Barrio de las Letras

    A quieter, cheaper churrería in the old town known for light, crisp churros, extra-long porras and thick, dark, not-too-sweet chocolate.

  9. Acid Bakehouse

    Cafe · Barrio de las Letras

    Stylish specialty bakery-café known for its pastries and excellent coffee, with a cool vibe and good music.