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Room Mate Alicia
⭐ 8.6· ≈ €100–135 / night
Madrid · Plaza Santa Ana
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Overview map · 5 curated stops
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Three vetted options, one per budget
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Only YOU Boutique Hotel
⭐ 9.0· ≈ €190–240 / night
Madrid · Chueca
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Rosewood Villa Magna
⭐ 9.4· €700+ / night
Madrid · Paseo de la Castellana
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City Essentials
☀️ Morning09:00 – 12:00
Retiro & Palacio de Cristal
⭐ 4.5·€€·Rowing boat on the lake and rose garden.
Rowing boat on the lake and rose garden.
Metro · Local network · Retiro & Palacio de Cristal
Departure: Sol · 10 min · €1.50
🍕 Lunch12:30 – 14:00
Main choice
Mercado de la Cebada
⭐ 4.5·€€·Neighborhood market, tourist-free.
Neighborhood market, tourist-free.
Other great options nearby
Metro · Local network · Mercado de la Cebada
Departure: Sol · 10 min · €1.50
🏛️ Afternoon14:30 – 18:30
Toma Café
⭐ 4.5·€€·Specialty coffee in Malasaña.
Specialty coffee in Malasaña.
Metro · Local network · Toma Café
Departure: Sol · 10 min · €1.50
🍷 Dinner19:30 – 21:30
Main choice
La Latina tapas route
⭐ 4.5·€€·Cava Baja, bar after bar.
Cava Baja, bar after bar.
Other great options nearby
Metro · Local network · La Latina tapas route
Departure: Sol · 10 min · €1.50
🍸 Evening / Nightlife22:00+
Main choice
Salmon Guru
⭐ 4.5·€€·World-ranked cocktail bar.
World-ranked cocktail bar.
Other great options nearby
Metro · Local network · Salmon Guru
Departure: Sol · 10 min · €1.50
Historic insight & vintage spot
Retiro & Palacio de Cristal
Rowing boat on the lake and rose garden. Look for original details and ask locally how this place shaped Madrid.
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What's on in Madrid
Christmas marketDec – Jan
Mercado de Navidad Plaza Mayor
A traditional market with nativity figurines.
See locationFestivalMay 15
San Isidro
Chulapos, chotis and tapas across the city.
See locationCarnivalJan 5
Reyes Magos
The Three Kings parade with sweets thrown into the crowd.
See locationLocal essentials
Tipping
Rarely expected · leave small change at restaurants
Public transport
Ticket €1.50–2 · 10-trip pass €6.10 · Renfe for trains · TMB app (Barcelona) and Metro de Madrid app · multi-ride cards (T-Casual) beat singles
Emergency numbers
112 · Police 091
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