The PERFECT 3 Days in Madrid! Best Things to Do & Eat (Travel Guide)
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Palacio de Cibeles
Landmark · Centro
It looks like a castle but is just the city hall, and life-size bronze chariots sit on nearby rooftops.
Plaza Mayor
Historic site · Centro
Good for a sangria or tinto de verano on the terraces, but skip meals here because it is touristy and poor value.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Palace · Palacio
Highlights include the throne room, the banquet hall, a silk-lined room and over 300 golden clocks; skip-the-line entry avoids a 30-minute queue.
Almudena Cathedral
Temple · Palacio · brief mention
360º Rooftop Bar
Bar · Centro
On clear days you can see snow-capped mountains in the distance; rooftop sangria recommended.
Sobrino de Botín
Restaurant · Centro
Reservations only for groups of 4+, so smaller groups should queue 30 minutes before the 8pm opening; the cellar dining room is atmospheric.
El Riojano
Cafe · Sol
Try the cream-filled, chocolate-topped churro and the giant sugar-topped jam pastry.
Museo del Prado
Museum · Paseo del Prado
The museum is huge (100+ rooms), so a guided tour with skip-the-line entry helps you see the best works without wandering for half a day.
Mercado de la Paz
Market · Salamanca
The tapas bar inside serves a creamy tortilla, chistorra and meatballs; cava costs €3.50 a glass and comes with a free tapa.
Museo Reina Sofía
Museum · Atocha · brief mention
Segovia
Day trip · Segovia
Try ponche segoviano, a layered local cake said to have been invented at the Alcázar for the kings.
