The best things to do in Madrid
Malasaña: The heart of urban culture
Retro style, street art and speciality coffee
The neighbourhood with the most personality. Enjoy an afternoon studying in creative cafés, visit the Museum of the History of Madrid, or browse record shops and vintage clothing stores with friends.
Matadero and Madrid Río: Leisure by the Manzanares
Sport, music festivals and avant-garde exhibitions
A former slaughterhouse turned cultural centre. You can watch independent films, attend design fairs or simply go skating and enjoy a drink on the riverside terraces.
El Retiro and the Art Triangle: Nature and museums
Boat rides, picnics and art galleries
The perfect plan to switch off. Visit the Prado Museum or Reina Sofía and finish the afternoon relaxing on the grass in El Retiro. Culture and fresh air right in the city centre.
Moncloa: The viewpoint over university life
Panoramic views, academic atmosphere and afternoon
Go up to the Moncloa Lighthouse to see all of Madrid and explore the bookshops in the area. It is a key social meeting point for students, full of tapas bars and venues with plenty of history.
La Latina: Tradition and Sunday plans
Historic markets, traditional architecture
Experience the essence of Madrid at El Rastro and discover the churches and squares of Habsburg Madrid. It is the ideal place to socialise on its famous terraces after a cultural morning.