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12 places from 8 Madrid travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

12 places

  1. Chueca

    Neighborhood · Chueca

    Vibrant neighbourhood that is the epicentre of Madrid's nightlife, packed with bars and restaurants.

    7:06· Spain Revealedin 5 vlogs

  2. Barrio de Salamanca

    Neighborhood · Salamanca

    Upscale district known for shopping, from international brands to luxury boutiques.

    12:28· Spain Revealedin 4 vlogs

  3. Malasaña

    Neighborhood · Malasaña

    Central Madrid neighbourhood known as one of the city's best nightlife areas.

    5:30· Spain Revealedin 4 vlogs

  4. La Latina

    Neighborhood · La 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 vlogs

  5. Lavapiés

    Neighborhood · Lavapiés

    Proudly multicultural, down-to-earth historic barrio with residents from around the world and a vibrant food scene.

    10:40· Spain Revealedin 3 vlogs

  6. Calle de la Cava Baja

    Neighborhood · La Latina

    Street packed with tapas bars and restaurants, a popular place for a tapas crawl.

    18:32· Eat See TVin 2 vlogs

  7. 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.

    8:47· Spain Revealedin 2 vlogs

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

  1. Madrid de los Austrias

    Neighborhood · Centro

    The oldest, most historic part of Madrid around the Royal Palace, full of quiet, charming streets for wandering.

    1:28· Spain Revealed1 vlog

  2. Las Salesas

    Neighborhood · Justicia

    Tiny, low-key neighbourhood beside Chueca with an old-money, Salamanca-like vibe.

    7:41· Spain Revealed1 vlog

  3. Calle de Jesús

    Neighborhood · Barrio de las Letras

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

    10:12· Spain Revealed1 vlog

  4. Calle de Argumosa

    Neighborhood · Lavapiés

    Lavapiés street lined with outdoor bars and cafés.

    11:04· Spain Revealed1 vlog

  5. Chamberí

    Neighborhood · Chamberí

    Down-to-earth local barrio with few tourists, boutiques, neighbourhood shops and bars full of locals.

    14:14· Spain Revealed1 vlog