MADRID

Introduction

Madrid Overview

As the capital of Spain, Madrid is one of the most vibrant, picturesque and richly cultural cities in Spain. Madrid is a city that is blessed with spectacular palaces and plazas that are spread throughout the city, along with a wealth of exceptional art galleries, museums and live performance theaters. To experience the ultimate that Madrid has to offer, explore our highly selective Madrid Guide for the best selection of hotels, restaurants, nightlife and things to do in Madrid. Don't miss our Local Expert interviews, where we open the address books of some of Bali's most discerning locals.

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Where to Sleep

BEST HOTELS  Madrid's hotel scene is comprised of a mix of luxurious old world hotels, trendy design hotels and highly affordable boutique hotels. Many of the city's hotels boast prime locations in either the old city center or the trendy Salamanca district. Here are some of our favourite hotels in Madrid:

1. Best Luxury Hotel - Hospes Madrid

2. Best Design Hotel - ME Reina Victoria

3. Best Budget Chic Hotel - Room Mate Hotels

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Where to Eat

BEST RESTAURANTS  Madrid has a thriving restaurant scene with many wonderful upscale gastronomy restaurant, traditional Spanish restaurants, along with many fun, funky and highly affordable tapas bars throughout the city. Here are some of our favourite restaurants in Madrid:

1. Best For Fine Dining - La Broche

2. Best For Design - Pan de Lujo

3. Best For Tapas - The Best Tapas Bars

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Where to Play

BEST NIGHTLIFE  Madrid boasts a thriving nightlife scene, where you’ll be spoilt for choice between the city’s cool rooftop bars, underground cocktail bars and atmospheric wine & tapas bars spread throughout the city. Here are some of our favourite nightlife spots in Madrid:

1. Best Wine/ Tapas Bar - La Gabinoteca

2. Best New Opening - Va de Baco

3. Best For Cocktails - La Cabrera

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City Snapshot

A. Salamanca - One of Madrid’s most glamourous areas with beautiful designer boutiques, upscale restaurants and trendy nightlife spots.

B. Centro - The heart of central Madrid and the home of some of the city’s most spectacular landmarks, including Plaza Mayor & the Plaza Puerta del Sol.

C. Chueca - Madrid’s trendy quarter with funky boutiques, hip night spots and atmospheric casual restaurants.

D. La Latina - A green, leafy upscale residential district centered around the popular Plaza de la Paja.

E. Lavapies - This is the home to some of Madrid’s best art galleries, museums and live performance theaters. 

F. Castellana - Located out of the city center, this is Madrid’s financial district with soaring skyscrapers and the Palace of Congress.

G. Recoletos - This cultural area is where you’ll find Madrid’s iconic art museums, including the Museo del Prado, the Museum of Decorative Arts, and the beautiful Parque del Retiro.

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