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Things to do in Centro, Madrid
26 places in Centro from 16 Madrid travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
26 places · most mentioned first
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 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 vlogsCírculo de Bellas Artes
Cultural centre whose rooftop terrace offers a 360° view of Madrid, with sofas and umbrellas.
17:59· Exotic Vacationin 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 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 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 vlogsCasa de la Panadería
Striking historic building on Plaza Mayor that now houses the city's tourist office.
2:35· Exotic Vacationin 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 vlogs
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14 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Calle 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 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 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 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 vlogGourmet 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.
Bar La Campana
Madrid's most famous spot for bocadillos de calamares, a hectic, cramped bar just outside Plaza Mayor.
4:23· 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 vlogVicens
One of the oldest turrón makers, selling Spanish nougat in countless flavours and shapes.
15:46· Locavore Eats1 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 vlogEdificio Metrópolis
One of the most famous buildings on Gran Vía, known for its grand dome crowned by a winged Victory statue.
