Las bebidas tienen un precio moderado. El ambiente se llena de hombres de todas las edades, pero no esperes encontrar ni reinas drags, y apenas acuden chicas.

La entrada cuesta 15 euros. Entre semana puede que lo encontréis vacío, pero nada que ver con los fines de semana, cuando atrae a esa multitud variada que hemos mencionado. Calle de la Libertad, 34 Delirio Este es un pequeño bar y club de baile en el corazón de Chueca que casi siempre vas a encontrar lleno, de domingo a miércoles. Calle de San Marcos, At Prado Museum you can get in for free every day Tuesdays to Saturdays from 6pm to 8 pm or on Sundays 5pm to 8 pm it is closed on Mondays. Apart from the museums, you can explore the cultural centres.

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Tabacalera , a historical building which was built in and used to be home to a tobacco factory during the 19 th and 20 th centuries, is now a cultural space filled with graffiti art, music performances, art workshops and a quite diverse range of events and exhibitions. Entrance is always free as this centre belongs to the community and is entirely run by the locals, making it a very authentic experience.

Opening times are Tuesday to Friday from 12 pm to 8 pm and 11 am to 8 pm on weekends. Another cultural centre is Casa Encendida , with a large showcase of contemporary art. Here you can find art exhibitions, concerts, film screenings and workshops. Entry including exhibitions is free, but film screenings are only!

The opening hours are Tuesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 10 pm. If you are lucky to find yourself in this area during the last third of October, make sure you attend Tapapiés , a cultural tapa festival featuring over 90 tapas bars as well as hosting more than 60 musical performances.

The route lasts 10 days and is a great option if you want to gorge on delicious tapas which range from 1. Very tempting, to say the least. This festival has become so popular every year they attract more people that you can even download their official TapaPiés app, where you can check out the route map as well as keeping track of all the concerts and events taking place in the area.

Otherwise, just head to San Fernando market, where you can: Eat, drink, have a coffee, buy some cheese, shop fresh organic food, read and buy books and try different types of craft beers! This neighbourhood is also within walking distance to Atocha Train Station which is worth the visit because of its beautiful indoor botanical garden and Retiro Park , the most famous and a must-visit!

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For some traditional Spanish home cooking, try Badila Restaurant. Here you can have a 3-course meal with a glass of wine for around 12,50 euros a little bit more expensive during the weekends and evenings. The menu changes every day as the owner shops for fresh ingredients around the neighbourhood every morning and comes up with the dishes depending on what food is fresher or more seasonal. What better way to celebrate being in Madrid than to have a traditional but with a modern touch Spanish meal which will feel like it was cooked by lovely Spanish grandparents?

If you want to give Spanish food a break and try some of the famous Indian restaurants from this area, thanks to the diverse Indian communities living here, you can head to Moharaj Restaurant , which can be found at Ave Maria Street. Looking for some vegan food? Go to Distrito Vegano Restaurant for all things vegan. Menu of the day is 9,90 euros and includes a starter and main course. The place is very cool and unpretentious and has a perfect Lavapiés vibe.

Here you can have salmorejo traditional cold tomato soup vegan Spanish tortillas because vegans should also be able to eat this beautiful dish! It is also an Art space and a bar, offering a diverse range of craft beers. Last but not least, they also make coffee which goes perfectly with their desserts. Hard to resist, I would say. Cats Hostel Madrid Lavapiés is known for having a chilled atmosphere. What stands out here is its lovely rooftop, where you can enjoy some well-deserved sunshine. You can book shared and private rooms including male or female only dorms and breakfast is included.

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The activities include city tours and pub crawls as well as drinks at its gorgeous rooftop bar. This hostel is quite proud of its social events, activities and party vibes. Here you can book shared and private rooms including male or female only dorms and enjoy activities such as the paella parties on weekends. Chueca is one of the most central and trendiest areas in Madrid — full of restaurants, independent coffee shops, cafes as well as boutique shops with reasonable prices — this area is always full of life during the day and night.

Everyone is welcome, and the diversity is what really stands out in this area. For food and drinks head to San Antón market, which has many different food stalls to choose from. As nightlife is huge in this neighbourhood, here goes some tips on where to go. There is a wild variety of bars and clubs for every kind of person and style, and each place will give you a different vibe and experience.

Here you can enjoy jazz and soul jams, concerts and performances for very good prices and sometimes free. The bar is quite cool, with retro sofas and a lively atmosphere. Both places stay open till around am every day. If you feel like doing some shopping, head to Fuencarral Street , near Puerta del Sol, for shops which are open late, 7 days a week in a completely pedestrianised street full of bars and coffee shops.

If you want to try some traditional Spanish dishes done in a spectacularly unusual way, head to restaurant Celso y Manolo. The very long menu offers many famous options such as patatas bravas fried potatoes with a hot sauce , huevos revueltos scrambled eggs , red tuna, calamari sandwiches, croquettes and ensaladilla Spanish classic potato salad all done to perfection in what looks like a very stylish well decorated tavern.

This is a great place whether you want to have main meals, tapas or plates to share. Feeling more casual?

Go to El Tigre bar where every beer you order comes with a free tapa. Some of the free tapas they serve are patatas bravas, jamón serrano traditional cured ham and tortilla the famous Spanish potato and egg omelette. Beer is around 2,50 euros which pretty much means you can have lunch or dinner for almost free.

As you may have guessed by the name, hummus is the main star of this healthy Mediterranean-inspired restaurant. They have great variety of salads and a three tapas selection which changes every day. All dishes are made with fresh, natural and healthy ingredients. You can help yourself to some continental breakfast for only 3,50 euros per person and the hostel also offers free walking tours around Madrid daily, as well as flamenco shows, tapas tours and pub crawls some free and others for a small fee.

The hostel has its own bar and restaurant, which is great when you want to grab that cheeky drink and socialise with other travellers after a long day exploring the city! Previously mentioned Bastardo Hostel is also a great choice. The hostel has a modern look and offers private, shared mixed and female only dorms. As mentioned previously, some private rooms come with their own terrace, which is definitely a plus, and the hostel also has a massive roof top terrace bar, perfect for grabbing a drink, socialising and chilling in the sun while admiring the Madrilenian view!

This neighbourhood is named Los Austrias because of the time the Habsburg dynasty reigned in Spain. This period started with Charles I, who reigned and enriched the city with palaces and monuments, then came Filipe II, who turned Madrid into the Spanish capital. This historic area begins at square Plaza Opera , with the Royal Theatre of Madrid just in front and the Royal Palace to the left, then continues along the street Calle Mayor which leads to the famous and historic square Plaza Mayor, and also Plaza de la Villa. Between these two squares is San Miguel market which has recently been restored and has now become a great place to go for tapas and drinks.

After Plaza Mayor, Los Austrias area ends at Puerta del Sol, one of the most emblematic squares of Madrid and famous meeting point amongst Madrilenians and visitors.

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Walk the route I mentioned above if you can. For entry to the Royal Palace, the price is dependent on the season. It costs 11 euros before 31st March and after this date is 13 euros. Make sure you visit Plaza Mayor , one of the most historic and popular squares in Madrid, to admire its beautiful architecture and atmosphere. While at the square, try some of their iconic calamari sandwiches bocata de calamares , a true Madrilenian tradition with many cheap places to choose from. Also check out Thyssen Bornemisza Museum if you can, with a historic art collection containing over 1.

Very recommendable for a chilled social night out.

As mentioned above, head to Plaza Mayor to try some of the famous calamari sandwiches. Also, you should definitely try some Spanish churros while visiting Madrid! Deliciously and freshly made, these go great with some creamy hot chocolate or a cup of coffee. Make sure you visit the charming Chocolatería San Ginés , located next to Plaza Mayor , it opened in For veggies, vegans or simply veggie enthusiasts, head to Sanissimo for a delicious healthy breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

They serve veggie burgers, wraps as well as Mediterranean gourmet dishes in a cool and unpretentious environment. They also serve coffee and natural juices!