My personal recommendations

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My personal recommendations

Food Scene

No frills restaurant. No design, no fancy just plain good food and tapas. Go for the "Menu del dia" set menu at noon, and get a great 3 course meal for less than 10€! including wine, bread and dessert. I eat here when I don´t feel like cooking at home and I love their Oxtail stew...
Refra Restaurant
4 Calle de Santiago
No frills restaurant. No design, no fancy just plain good food and tapas. Go for the "Menu del dia" set menu at noon, and get a great 3 course meal for less than 10€! including wine, bread and dessert. I eat here when I don´t feel like cooking at home and I love their Oxtail stew...
Get seat by the window and see the world pass by, it is a nice place to have dinner. It is just across from the home building, so it is literally 1 minute walk distance. A Taberna is an old world for restaurant, and it does look that part, in a very elegant way. Food is great, a bit expensive but totally worth it!
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Taberneros
9 Calle de Santiago
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Get seat by the window and see the world pass by, it is a nice place to have dinner. It is just across from the home building, so it is literally 1 minute walk distance. A Taberna is an old world for restaurant, and it does look that part, in a very elegant way. Food is great, a bit expensive but totally worth it!
If you want to try some Catalonian food go to this Can "Casa" Home Punyetes. They do great meat on the grill. Try the butifarra (home sausage) with beans, nice comfort food.
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Can Punyetes
5 C. de los Señores de Luzón
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If you want to try some Catalonian food go to this Can "Casa" Home Punyetes. They do great meat on the grill. Try the butifarra (home sausage) with beans, nice comfort food.
Peruvian Food is great, real Peruvian food is even better! Kechua is by far, the best Peruvian restaurant in the old city. Ceviche lovers are in heaven in this modest yet excellent restaurant. Tip: go for the set menu at noon (from Monday to Friday) and hit the jackpot by ordering Ceviche de Pescado, lomo Saltado, and a mean dessert with a beer and an appetizer all for 12€! A bargain!
Kechua Restaurant
9 C. de las Fuentes
Peruvian Food is great, real Peruvian food is even better! Kechua is by far, the best Peruvian restaurant in the old city. Ceviche lovers are in heaven in this modest yet excellent restaurant. Tip: go for the set menu at noon (from Monday to Friday) and hit the jackpot by ordering Ceviche de Pescado, lomo Saltado, and a mean dessert with a beer and an appetizer all for 12€! A bargain!
If only for the deco, this old reconverted market is worth the visit, but step inside and wonder with the lush selection of the best Spanish food plus some international options such as sushi and pasta. If you don´t mind the crowds go there on the weekends and feel the electric Madrid vibe, but if you rather prefer peace and quiet, stay away...
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Mercado San Miguel
s/n Pl. de San Miguel
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If only for the deco, this old reconverted market is worth the visit, but step inside and wonder with the lush selection of the best Spanish food plus some international options such as sushi and pasta. If you don´t mind the crowds go there on the weekends and feel the electric Madrid vibe, but if you rather prefer peace and quiet, stay away...
Sample tea, coffees and local desserts at this revamped old bakery.
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Santa Eulalia
12 C. del Espejo
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Sample tea, coffees and local desserts at this revamped old bakery.
Don´t miss out this authentic village-style bakery, where you can find the best bread in Madrid. Most fine restaurants get their bread from this little hidden gem. You can also find delicious charcuteria and cheese from Galicia. Go in the mornings when they have the best selection of bread.
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Museo del Pan Gallego
9 Pl. de Herradores
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Don´t miss out this authentic village-style bakery, where you can find the best bread in Madrid. Most fine restaurants get their bread from this little hidden gem. You can also find delicious charcuteria and cheese from Galicia. Go in the mornings when they have the best selection of bread.
Roof top! It's a "happening" place, where you can find ten casual gourmet eating options, as well as many high end products, mainly from Spain. I love the rooftop views.
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Gourmet Experience
2 Pl. del Callao
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Roof top! It's a "happening" place, where you can find ten casual gourmet eating options, as well as many high end products, mainly from Spain. I love the rooftop views.
3 words: Churros home made! The best in Madrid. You can find people from all ages at all hours indulging in these -the most famous Spanish dishes - Located in a very nice looking place.Churros con chocolate. Enjoy.
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Chokolade og churros på Chocolatería San Ginés
5 Pasadizo de San Ginés
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3 words: Churros home made! The best in Madrid. You can find people from all ages at all hours indulging in these -the most famous Spanish dishes - Located in a very nice looking place.Churros con chocolate. Enjoy.
Lovely new addition to the neighborhood. Great coffee, nice deco, great location!
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Café Federal
9 Pl. de las Comendadoras
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Lovely new addition to the neighborhood. Great coffee, nice deco, great location!
New kid on the block. A chain restaurant with a curious layout is the perfect place for a quick bite, in a nice, professional, modern place. And it is on the corner of my place...
Lateral Milaneses
New kid on the block. A chain restaurant with a curious layout is the perfect place for a quick bite, in a nice, professional, modern place. And it is on the corner of my place...

Parks & Nature

Good running route This is one of Madrid´s best kept secrets. A park that goes along the Manzanares River (actually a stream) where you can go for a walk or a jog. You can also rent a bike and enjoy the scenic 10 km scenic trail. It finishes at El Matadero, a cultural hub with restaurants and bars if you feel like having something to drink or eat after the workout.
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Madrid Río
Autopista de Circunvalación M-30
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Good running route This is one of Madrid´s best kept secrets. A park that goes along the Manzanares River (actually a stream) where you can go for a walk or a jog. You can also rent a bike and enjoy the scenic 10 km scenic trail. It finishes at El Matadero, a cultural hub with restaurants and bars if you feel like having something to drink or eat after the workout.
Just a few minutes walk from the flat you will find the Jardines del Campo del Moro, also known as the Royal Gardens because they are just behind the Royal Palace. A beautiful place to get lost and admire the nature and plants and to see a different side of the Royal south facade. Please note that in winter is closed after 6.30 pm
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Campo del Moro
1 P.º de la Virgen del Puerto
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Just a few minutes walk from the flat you will find the Jardines del Campo del Moro, also known as the Royal Gardens because they are just behind the Royal Palace. A beautiful place to get lost and admire the nature and plants and to see a different side of the Royal south facade. Please note that in winter is closed after 6.30 pm

Essentials

Very convenient groceries shop.
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DIA Supermercado
72 C. de las Huertas
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Very convenient groceries shop.
Do your laundry while you surf the web or just enjoy one of the most beautiful cobbled streets in the old Madrid.
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Ce Colada Expres
38 Calle de la Magdalena
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Do your laundry while you surf the web or just enjoy one of the most beautiful cobbled streets in the old Madrid.
Fancy a Turron? This is the best place to get some.
Turrones Vicens
41 C. Mayor
Fancy a Turron? This is the best place to get some.

Arts & Culture

Opera lovers...there is a nice guided tour that is worth checking it out
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Opera Madrid
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Opera lovers...there is a nice guided tour that is worth checking it out
A guest sent me a text saying how he was enjoying his stay at my place, and how he loved the "barrio" one of the things he liked the most was to discover this famous Flamenco Guitarra Workshop just around the corner.
Guitarreria MARIANO CONDE
1 Calle de la Amnistía
A guest sent me a text saying how he was enjoying his stay at my place, and how he loved the "barrio" one of the things he liked the most was to discover this famous Flamenco Guitarra Workshop just around the corner.
Tablao Las Carboneras is located in the most traditional Madrid, the Madrid of the Austrias, walking distance from my place. The Tablao is in the basement of the old palace of the Count of Miranda. Born from the idea of recovering the old cabarets, this tablao and restaurant combines flamenco and avant-garde image with the best of nowadays flamenco. The fact that is just around the corner is very convenient. http://en.tablaolascarboneras.com/the-tablao/
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Las Carboneras Flamenco Show
1 C. del Conde de Miranda
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Tablao Las Carboneras is located in the most traditional Madrid, the Madrid of the Austrias, walking distance from my place. The Tablao is in the basement of the old palace of the Count of Miranda. Born from the idea of recovering the old cabarets, this tablao and restaurant combines flamenco and avant-garde image with the best of nowadays flamenco. The fact that is just around the corner is very convenient. http://en.tablaolascarboneras.com/the-tablao/

Shopping

If you are looking something for yourself try these iconic Tailor-made espadrilles at Casa Hernanz, something you can’t get anywhere else for sure.
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Casa Hernanz
18 C. de Toledo
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If you are looking something for yourself try these iconic Tailor-made espadrilles at Casa Hernanz, something you can’t get anywhere else for sure.
Book a terrario workshop, a great experience.
Greenworks Madrid: Jardines Verticales
55 P.º de las Yeserías
Book a terrario workshop, a great experience.

Sightseeing

The iconic streets of La Latina are home to the city’s best food (El Confidencial, China Mandarina), bars (La Cava Baja) bustling plazas and an outdoor Sunday market (El Rastro) – all of which seem to best define the unique Madrileño way of life. The best starting point is Metro La Latina.
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Barrio de La Latina
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The iconic streets of La Latina are home to the city’s best food (El Confidencial, China Mandarina), bars (La Cava Baja) bustling plazas and an outdoor Sunday market (El Rastro) – all of which seem to best define the unique Madrileño way of life. The best starting point is Metro La Latina.
Roof top in Madrid! Situada en el sexto piso de un edificio de oficinas, llamas al telefonillo, entras al portal y el ascensor te lleva hasta este restaurante con vistas impresionantes.
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Granada House in Madrid
17 Calle del Dr Cortezo
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Roof top in Madrid! Situada en el sexto piso de un edificio de oficinas, llamas al telefonillo, entras al portal y el ascensor te lleva hasta este restaurante con vistas impresionantes.
You can get to the top of the dome of the Catedral de la Almudena, from there you can have stunning 360º views of Madrid. The 6€ ticket grants you access to the museum and square. From Monday to Saturday, from 10 till 14:30h.
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Almudena Katedralen
10 C. de Bailén
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You can get to the top of the dome of the Catedral de la Almudena, from there you can have stunning 360º views of Madrid. The 6€ ticket grants you access to the museum and square. From Monday to Saturday, from 10 till 14:30h.
A 4€ ticket will take you to the inside of this iconic building, a cultural space with interesting exhibitions. Do not forget to get to the rooftop, from where you could see the most iconic views of Madrid.
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Círculo de Bellas Artes
42 C. de Alcalá
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A 4€ ticket will take you to the inside of this iconic building, a cultural space with interesting exhibitions. Do not forget to get to the rooftop, from where you could see the most iconic views of Madrid.
Just for the views... the building is exceptional and it has a great restaurant. You can go for a drink and just be amazed by the views...
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Palacio de Cibeles
1 Plaza Cibeles
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Just for the views... the building is exceptional and it has a great restaurant. You can go for a drink and just be amazed by the views...
It just opened in july /2023. Just the building with its superb views of Madrids' Casa de Campo Park is worth the visit. Just be amazed by the royal objects through the times. Free from Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.
Galería de las Colecciones Reales
It just opened in july /2023. Just the building with its superb views of Madrids' Casa de Campo Park is worth the visit. Just be amazed by the royal objects through the times. Free from Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.

Getting Around

Avoid the traffic and take the world-class metro de Madrid Buy a pass A 10-trip pass to use on the Metro and bus routes costs from €12 and is available from any Metro station or estanco (tobacconist). www.metromadrid.es
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Opera station
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Avoid the traffic and take the world-class metro de Madrid Buy a pass A 10-trip pass to use on the Metro and bus routes costs from €12 and is available from any Metro station or estanco (tobacconist). www.metromadrid.es