Best neighbourhoods · Madrid
Best neighbourhoods in Madrid
A locals' map of Madrid — the neighbourhoods worth spending a half-day in, what to eat in each, and the streets actually worth wandering.
Frequently added to plansEditor's pick
Top spots in Madrid
Museo del Prado
CulturePaseo del Prado
Goya, Velázquez and Bosch — free 6–8pm weekdays.
Mercado de San Miguel
Food & DrinkCentro
Wrought-iron market — jamón cones, oyster shots, vermouth.
Parque del Retiro
OutdoorsRetiro
Rowboats, the Crystal Palace, Sunday drum circles.
Where to eat
Bar Tomate
$$$Mediterranean · Chamberí
Always-packed neighbourhood favourite for late lunch and gin tonics.
Casa Lucio
$$$Spanish · La Latina
Huevos rotos institution; royalty and presidents have eaten here.
Sobrino de Botín
$$$Castilian · La Latina
World's oldest restaurant (1725) — roast suckling pig from the original wood oven.
DiverXO
$$$$Contemporary · Chamartín
Dabiz Muñoz's three-Michelin-star circus — book months out.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Museo del Prado, Parque del Retiro, Mercado de San Miguel. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Madrid and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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