Madrid's best neighbourhoods
Malasaña — Madrid's hipster neighbourhood. Retro boutiques, cocktail bars, the Movida cultural legacy.
Lavapiés — multicultural, artistic, the most affordable central neighbourhood. Excellent food from everywhere.
La Latina — tapas heartland. The best Sunday market (El Rastro), medieval streets, bar-hopping culture.
Chueca — LGBTQ+ hub and one of Madrid's liveliest areas. Excellent restaurants and bars.
Salamanca — Madrid's most elegant barrio. Luxury shopping, quiet streets, Serrano's designer stores.
Getting around Madrid
Metro is excellent and covers everything. Cercanías trains connect to Toledo (30 min), Segovia (30 min) for day trips. Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport is 25 minutes by Metro Line 8.
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