MADRID, SPAIN | 12 BEST Things To Do In & Around Madrid (+ Travel Tips!)

27 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 1:11

   Plaza Mayor

   🏛️ Historic site · Centro

   Its central location makes it the ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding streets.

2. 1:54

   Malasaña

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Malasaña · brief mention

3. 1:57

   La Latina

   🏘️ Neighborhood · La Latina · brief mention

4. 2:03

   Lavapiés

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Lavapiés · brief mention

5. 2:10

   Barrio de las Letras

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Barrio de las Letras · brief mention

6. 2:18

   Chueca

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Chueca · brief mention

7. 2:43

   Mercado de San Miguel

   🛒 Market · Centro

   Prices are inflated, so it's best for just a small bite and a drink.

8. 3:39

   Almudena Cathedral

   ⛩️ Temple · Palacio

   Entry to the cathedral is free, but the crypt and the museum with its observation deck charge admission.

9. 4:25

   Museo del Prado

   🏛️ Museum · Paseo del Prado

   Offers free admission at specific times, which are listed on its website.

10. 4:34

    Museo del Romanticismo

    🏛️ Museum · Justicia

    Recommended as a quieter alternative to the big-name museums.

11. 5:08

    Toledo

    🚆 Day trip · Toledo

    The cathedral is a must-see, but the highlight is the views from the city's various miradors.

12. 5:51

    Segovia

    🚆 Day trip · Segovia · brief mention

13. 5:51

    Ávila

    🚆 Day trip · Ávila · brief mention

14. 6:15

    Casa de Campo

    🌳 Park · Moncloa-Aravaca

    Explore the trails rather than staying at the lake, as there are many hidden viewpoints.

15. 7:28

    Plaza de la Villa

    🏛️ Historic site · Centro · brief mention

16. 7:31

    Temple of Debod

    ⛩️ Temple · Príncipe Pío · brief mention

17. 7:35

    Plaza de España

    🏢 Landmark · Centro · brief mention

18. 7:38

    Teatro Real

    🏢 Landmark · Palacio · brief mention

19. 8:08

    360º Rooftop Bar

    🍺 Bar · Centro

    Expect crowds, as it is a magnet for tourists.

20. 8:20

    Círculo de Bellas Artes

    🏢 Landmark · Centro

    Rated the best rooftop bar, with a more relaxed atmosphere than its rivals.

21. 8:49

    Royal Palace of Madrid

    🏰 Palace · Palacio

    About 20 lavishly decorated rooms are open to visitors; book well in advance, as tickets sell out quickly.

22. 10:34

    Retiro Park

    🌳 Park · Retiro

    Avoid weekends if possible, especially sunny ones, when it gets very busy.

23. 10:42

    Palacio de Cristal

    🏢 Landmark · Retiro · brief mention

24. 10:46

    Estanque Grande del Retiro

    🚡 Activity · Retiro · brief mention

25. 10:46

    Palacio de Velázquez

    🏛️ Museum · Retiro · brief mention

26. 10:49

    La Rosaleda del Retiro

    🌳 Park · Retiro · brief mention

27. 11:51

    Museo Reina Sofía

    🏛️ Museum · Atocha · brief mention

    Check its website for free entry times before your trip.