Madrid Local's Guide: Best Areas to Stay

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  • @theecosmetaverse
    @theecosmetaverse 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I can't believe you've missed places at Moncloa...
    In front of Príncipe Pío's Station/Mall is the Acta Madfor Hotel (Paseo De La Florida, 13).
    You have the Royal Palace, La Almudena, Manzanares River and Ferraz next door.
    Plus a bunch of restaurants and shops and a nice park where you can even watch movies...
    Acta Madfor- three stars hotel.
    Been there twice.
    Highly recommended.

  • @Katiediddance
    @Katiediddance 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Once again, wonderful advice and editing! One thing I want to mention (maybe you have covered this before) is not a place to stay but to visit in Madrid: The Museum of the Americas. Most people don't know about this nor is it much advertised. I think everyone (yes, I think as in my personal opinion) should visit, especially if one is from any area of "The Americas". Five floors of plunder and bizzare/humerous juxtaposition/curation. I spent 4 hours there. Background, I am from California and the Conquistador Missionary presence is all over the place here on the entire coast. It was amazing to see this and also see how incredible these guys were at hand measure and drawing pretty acurate cartography. Most people have no idea that they explored this entire side of the Pacific Rim, all the way up to Alaska (it's there in the museum). Love you guys!

    • @piofernandezlopez7376
      @piofernandezlopez7376 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Good to know that someone makes the effort to look at the 'not-all-negative' side of Spain's exploration & cultural legacy in The America's. I believe even in Spain very few people have visited that museum, neither from the ones that claim Spain's conquista was all positives (conservative parties), and even less from the side which are most self-critical about our past history with the original native people's over there (left).

    • @piofernandezlopez7376
      @piofernandezlopez7376 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Good to know that someone makes the effort to look at the 'not-all-negative' side of Spain's exploration & cultural legacy in The America's. I believe even in Spain very few people have visited that museum, neither from the ones that claim Spain's conquista was all positives (conservative parties), and even less from the side which are most self-critical about our past history with the original native people's over there (left).

    • @piofernandezlopez7376
      @piofernandezlopez7376 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Good to know that someone makes the effort to look at the 'not-all-negative' side of Spain's exploration & cultural legacy in The America's. I believe even in Spain very few people have visited that museum, neither from the ones that claim Spain's conquista was all positives (conservative parties), and even less from the side which are most self-critical about our past history with the original native people's over there (left).

  • @marisavl1
    @marisavl1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Os falta ir a ver Las Descalzas Reales uno de los tesoros escondidos de Madrid y de los que merece la pena entrar.

  • @Lisamakes
    @Lisamakes 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    We stayed in Chamberi, and it was the perfect mix. We mostly walked into the centre, 25 minutes, and it was a cheap Uber home when we got out of a play late.

  • @hardanheavy
    @hardanheavy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My in-laws live just at the other side of Retiro park, in the Ibiza neighbourhood. Such a brilliant location. It's got all the shops one would need, but isn't touristy at all. Cross the Retiro (15 minute walk) and you're in the city center. If I win the lottery, I'll buy an apartment there ^^

  • @throughthewindowpane
    @throughthewindowpane 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Lavapies is wonderful. They have this festival called Tapapies, where you can have a tapa and a drink for € 3 at a lot of restaurants.
    I also liked Chueca, but beware of the hangover the next day if you go out here. The mixed drinks are very strong in Madrid!

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love Tapapies!

  • @preciousgold5141
    @preciousgold5141 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stayed at the Relais & Chateau Hotel Orfila in Chamberi and it was fantastic! Highly recommend 👍

  • @janisschwenke9233
    @janisschwenke9233 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    That is a LOT of wonderful, well-presented information! Loved Yoly cracking up over her amazing speed reading! I think this video is exactly what folks need and enjoy(!) viewing when preparing to visit an unfamiliar city! Thanks, you guys!❤

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @nancygire6326
    @nancygire6326 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great information, yet again! Thank you!!!

  • @ArtFreeman
    @ArtFreeman 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you. I love the country of Spain and especially Flamenco music.

  • @AdamBurianek92
    @AdamBurianek92 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Hello! First of all, thank you for all you're doing, it's very useful for us, tourists from abroad. :)
    Second, I have an suggestion for you: Can you make a video dedicated to accessibility in Madrid (or other cities as well)? I am a wheelchair user and it would be very helpful if people like me would have an overview of which metro stops are accessible, how to book accessibility public transport tickets, which hotels are best equipped for people with disabilities, if there are any discounts in museums or other sites for people with reduced mobility, etc.
    I know that this might not be the area that you're primarly focusing on, but maybe if there was somebody who can help you with such content, it would be very nice and helpful, indeed.
    Keep up the good work, greetings from Slovakia. :)

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Adam! Thank you for that. That's a great idea. I can't make any promises, but I will make a note.

    • @AdamBurianek92
      @AdamBurianek92 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@spainrevealed awesome to read! Muchas gracias!

    • @oscarlainz
      @oscarlainz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We are required by law to have aacesability for wheelchair users in every restaurant, bar, museum, hotels... You'll have a great time here! Just keep in mind that there are some mid to heavy slopes all around the city center, my only suggestion would be to wait for spring. Anímate!

    • @margaretpowell9383
      @margaretpowell9383 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      great idea Adam...i cannot tell you how many stairs i encountered getting to my room at hotels., especially in older buildings..i only had a sprained ankle and it gave me a new appreciation for accessiblility issues in Spain in general

  • @aliobeido8754
    @aliobeido8754 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love the helpful content, keep it up guys

  • @wizardofoz4284
    @wizardofoz4284 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stunningly helpful video! Thank you so much indeed!

  • @_gabiicortes
    @_gabiicortes หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you for this awesome video!!

  • @The-Pink-Checkered-Floor
    @The-Pink-Checkered-Floor 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks much! So helpful! ❤

  • @edwardkornuszko4083
    @edwardkornuszko4083 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. I really enjoy your channel and approach to travel and exploring.

  • @englishwithmsjulia
    @englishwithmsjulia 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very 'good to know' information.
    Thank you J & Y❤❤

  • @paulmandry2566
    @paulmandry2566 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    This is one of my favourite videos you’ve done. The information about where to go in Madrid was great. I’d love to see similar videos on Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Ronda, Leon, etc. Thanks.

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! Good to know!

  • @GreatCityAttractions
    @GreatCityAttractions 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another nice and informative video guys - well done.

  • @croatiansensation1554
    @croatiansensation1554 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    We stayed at the Riu Plaza Espana on Gran Via...was a perfect location. Everything was walkable....and then took a cab to see the sacred Bernabeu (Real Madrid's stadium). Also tried some of the tapas bars recommened here and were not disappointed. Loved, loved, loved Madrid!

    • @AS-de3kb
      @AS-de3kb 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We followed your hotel advice and it was wonderful. Thank you for mentioning this hotel!

  • @marcelohernandez7724
    @marcelohernandez7724 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gracias this video its a treasure.....l am saving it to watch it again.....keep up the good work...NY...

  • @PortageurCa
    @PortageurCa 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is going to be very valuable, very soon. 🤞 Thanks!

  • @sancho6857
    @sancho6857 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤thanks great video Yoli and james …and so charming yoli again

  • @paulashwell1604
    @paulashwell1604 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    excellent quality video - very informative

  • @nikzaleha9628
    @nikzaleha9628 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just got to know your videos. Good insights of where to stay and where to take the metro for my trip to Madrid in April. Thank you. ❤

  • @littlecookingtips
    @littlecookingtips 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect video, saved it for our next trip to Spain! Thanx so much, it's really to the point guys!

  • @ginangan8892
    @ginangan8892 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wish this video came out when I book,anyways very helpful when I visit soon

  • @MikeS29
    @MikeS29 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have been to Madrid only a few times, and I feel like we are still just getting to know it, outside of the very touristy center. This helps a lot! We will be settling in Malaga late next year and plan to get to know more of Madrid, thanks to the wonderful high speed rail connection. Thanks again, Yoli and James!

  • @americanexpat8792
    @americanexpat8792 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James and Yoly! Fantastico! Great information and I will be using it extensively when I return next fall. James, hoping you will be having your class soon! On your waiting list. Looking forward to it!

  • @Zaney11
    @Zaney11 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I visited Madrid for a few days back in 2019, and I can't wait to go back armed with all this great information!! Thank you both for another great video!

  • @TravelonlineWalk
    @TravelonlineWalk 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice tour

  • @JacquesTreehorn
    @JacquesTreehorn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am going to Madrid at the end of the month. This helps.

  • @elenasokolova4863
    @elenasokolova4863 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot for making this video adjusted to the diverse audience you have. It was really great to hear not only about party places of Madrid but also quite one that can suit families with kids!🎉

  • @saaagi1
    @saaagi1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are the best ❤

  • @user-xj9vv9tv2o
    @user-xj9vv9tv2o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We love the AC Hotel Aitana near Bernabeu. Nice area, Metro is easily accessible and plenty of restaurants nearby.

  • @abbeyalgiersPR
    @abbeyalgiersPR 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great video! Just in time as I prepare to work on an article about Madrid. Also hoping to get there in February… do you have any videos about winter travel to Madrid (or Spain in general)?

  • @Marciap17
    @Marciap17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Big thank you Yoly and James for taking the time to prepare this video. My favourite neighbourhood is Salamanca, easy to get from Atocha, and to walk around Retiro. But all the other neighbourhoods mentioned worth a visit. ❤

  • @jenniferpray7562
    @jenniferpray7562 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hola amigos!!! Me encantan tus vídeos! Hecho muchísimo de menos 🇪🇸…especialmente la comida!!!
    My mom is Spanish (de Huelva) and my dad American. I was born at Torrejón Air Force base and lived in Alcala de Henares for 16 yrs. Thanks for the videos! 💖

  • @guop59
    @guop59 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    my lovely city, Madrid

  • @rafthejaf8789
    @rafthejaf8789 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video you two! It brought back so many happy memories of the many years I spent in Madrid! I spent most of time in Chamberi but my favorite barrio was La Latina where I cut my teeth learning the catering trade in a restaurant called El Malandrin on calle Cava Alta. I then opened my own Indian tapas restaurant" in Chueca and I also really love that barrio. I think you've chosen the best parts of Madrid and you've really captured the feel of the city. The thing I loved best about Madrid was that it is really two cities in one, day time and night time Madrid and it is without a doubt one the best cities in the world for night life. How about La Candela flamenco bar in Lavapies is that still going?I used to love the warm atmosphere there on cold winter nights, listening to brilliant flamenco! Te echo de menos Madrid, gracias!

  • @yutubetom
    @yutubetom 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wonderful video, great information! My wife and I visited Madrid in the spring of 2023 and loved it so much, we are going back in the spring of 2024. This video shows that there is so much more to see and do. Can't wait!!

  • @prajjwal1010
    @prajjwal1010 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep making like this, and you'll become one of Spain's most famous people. I love you💙

  • @padders1068
    @padders1068 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for sharing James & Yoly! 🙂❤

  • @AInUnitedKingdom
    @AInUnitedKingdom 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Would you be able to do a video on vegetarian and vegan food places in Madrid?! Would love to see one!

  • @codeTRIP777B-TRIP00
    @codeTRIP777B-TRIP00 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video! It's so detailed with local recommendations, which are not just the usual spots everyone goes to-that would be so boring! After Barcelona, I will be taking the train to Madrid-my friend helped me buy the cheap train tickets! It feels like my trip to Spain is constantly being guided by kind people-looking forward to my journey in Spain🇪🇸

  • @billysaundersjr4987
    @billysaundersjr4987 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome Video, thanks. We recently enjoyed a fantastic two-week stay in Madrid! Our Airbnb, located near Cuatro Caminos, was the perfect choice. We loved the non-touristy atmosphere, and its convenient proximity to two metro stops with access to lines 1, 2, and 6 made getting around a breeze. It was just a short metro ride away from the city center and both train stations. We were so impressed that we will definitely be staying there again in the future.

    • @wizardofoz4284
      @wizardofoz4284 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you kindly share the URL for the air b and b with us? My wife and I plan to visit Madrid next April. Cheers!

  • @Kazaii64
    @Kazaii64 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such a great video! Thanks so much for this.
    P.S. it's always so funny to see the "This video" point at the end, when I have youtube suggestions turned off via DF youtube extension ;)

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha that’s true! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @dvlajko
    @dvlajko 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @kevinratliff3524
    @kevinratliff3524 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Last summer I stayed at Hotel Europa in Puerto del Sol. Nice hotel and staff, and walkable to so many of the things one would want to see in Madrid.

  • @josecampillo3041
    @josecampillo3041 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent

  • @ChadMCrowell
    @ChadMCrowell หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such an amazing video! 🎉 Is Retiro a good neighborhood to stay? I love the grande parque de El Retiro! 😮

  • @JavierGarcia-ju7yb
    @JavierGarcia-ju7yb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Madrd can’t wait to go back. Casa Lucio is a great spot for dinner.

  • @christianfoghsrensen5744
    @christianfoghsrensen5744 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video! As one that have lived in many of these barrios for everything from a day to 9 months, and been in all them multiple times, over my a little more than 9 months living in Madrid, I would say that every single thing you said here was spot on!
    after seeing this video, with a clean mind, just listening to what you said, I would choose to live in Chamberi, and in real life, that's what I did!
    I would add a single thing though, that Chamberi is in fact walking distance to the center, especially if you're talking about the southern 1/3 specifically.
    I lived close to quevedo station, and from there it's 35min walking to Puerta del Sol, accoirding to Google Maps, and I could do it in 27min, if I was in a hurry / late as usual.
    But the city already starts in Malasaña, which is less than 15min walking away.
    So especially after talking about walking 45min from the center of Salamanca. Then you could at least have mentioned the 35min walk to Sol, just to not make it sound like it was even further away.

  • @thikshanaharvey3220
    @thikshanaharvey3220 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me suscribí desde dubái❤

  • @ElRonDeTexas
    @ElRonDeTexas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you 🎉

  • @petek5523
    @petek5523 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    For anyone considering a stay in Chamberi, I highly recommend Hotel Sardinero Madrid. I stayed there in 2022 and I'm booked there for next September, if you can, book a room with a terrace.

    • @SCLana
      @SCLana 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice hotel but no 2 beds with the terrace 😞one bed only

    • @petek5523
      @petek5523 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SCLana I booked the premium terrace a couple of months ago, was lucky to get it.

    • @petek5523
      @petek5523 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SCLana but if you ask, maybe they can accommodate you

    • @staroliva6502
      @staroliva6502 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great hotel el Sardinero. Stayed there before.

    • @tyeshaglam8907
      @tyeshaglam8907 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks, just booked it!

  • @nicolasb.henry294
    @nicolasb.henry294 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am living near Plaza Olavide and Chamberi is the best of Madrid central neighborhoods. It is close to everything but in the meantime very relax. By the way congratulations for this video this is the most informative i've seen about Madrid

  • @luisafernandez9346
    @luisafernandez9346 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your best video....

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @sonomafred
    @sonomafred 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Videos! Enjoyed Spain when there is 2022 and looking forward to returning. You've covered many topics about Spanish life and culture, and it would be very interesting to see some other aspects such as where Spaniards shop for home goods (lumber, hardware, bath fixtures, etc.), furniture and art stores, sports venues, hiking trails, and other cool places locals go to on weekends. Cheers!

  • @antoinesteeghs7313
    @antoinesteeghs7313 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pubertal del sol and hotel Francisco I served me well. Many metro stops and start of many nice walks

  • @bitahonbitahon2757
    @bitahonbitahon2757 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a pleasure 🌹❤🌹

  • @lordnelson63
    @lordnelson63 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantástico! Just what I was looking for. My wife and I have been in Madrid once in May (Salamanca neighborhood). This year (2024) I am planning to treat the whole family for Christmas and New Year’s in Madrid. Any changes from your recommendations based on a stay during the holidays? And yes, we plan to welcome the new year with “las 12 uvas”, just like we do in Puerto Rico 😊

  • @1957DLT
    @1957DLT 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cannot say enough good about Catalonia Las Cortes hotel. The location was perfect, the accommodation was lovely, the area especially in Plaza de Santa Ana was wonderful (and had a few brilliant tapas bars within it). We still miss our time there.

  • @HereBeBarr
    @HereBeBarr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes the double bed rooms, ahhh. Good tips for Europe :)

  • @davidcrespo8026
    @davidcrespo8026 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was in Madrid last month is fantaaaastic its like a mix between a european great city and NYC. Greetings from Miami. Salamanca district is wonderfull and Chamberi.

  • @greensoba
    @greensoba 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I almost always stay in Salamanca whenever I am in Madrid, but not on the posh streets. There are many smaller, down-to-earth, and very local streets in Salamanca and that's what I love about the area.

  • @marie-christinelafontaine6043
    @marie-christinelafontaine6043 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Last year we were in Chamberi, a short stroll to the Parque Olivade. Our One Shot Luchana hotel was smack by the Bilbao metro that took us to Puerta del Sol. We loved that neighborhood! The parque is fabulous, the hotel was excellent and we felt part of the community. Very safe and quiet, it fitted us perfectly.

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm glad you enjoyed the barrio :)

  • @williamelgin6873
    @williamelgin6873 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yoli y James, Otra vez gracias para un video buenisimo que me trae muchos recuerdos. Era estudiante en Madrid 1974-1975. Vivi en un piso de la calle Nicasio Gallego en el sur de Chamberi. Era un barrio muy bueno con metro, restaurantes, cines, tiendas, bares, etc. Me alegro saber que Malasana y Chueca han vuelto a ser sitios seguros para todos. Yo solia bajar por Fuencarral o Hortaleza a esos barrios para comer al mediodia. Habia bastante restaurantes barratos con menu de dia a 15 pesetas! Cuando volvi a Madrid en 1981 or 1982, baje por Fuencarral hacia la Gran Via y encontre drogadictos, semi-desnudos, sentados por las acera con jeringas en los brazos. Me astuto mucho. De hoteles, recomiendo tambien el Atlantico en la Gran Via. Me alojaba alli varias veces y mis sobrinas estuvieron alli tambien.

  • @tobyo99
    @tobyo99 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We always stay at Hotel Preciados(steps away from Santo Domingo metro) which has the fabulous Cafe Varela. It's not the cheapest and we stay there in part because of the location and because hubby insists on staying there when we're in Madrid. And for the GREAT customer service all around!! The last time we were there they had a fantastic breakfast buffet in the restaurant.

  • @antonysebastianclegg8498
    @antonysebastianclegg8498 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice picture of tortilla de patatas at Casa Dani. I captured it well. You’re welcome 🤣

  • @TheMariodeblas
    @TheMariodeblas 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Madrid 👑🇪🇸🥇

  • @LavenderHazelwood
    @LavenderHazelwood 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Lavapies. My grandmother lived there until she died and mí papa grew up there.

  • @tammycervantes7321
    @tammycervantes7321 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James, thank you so much for your content. You've never led us astray with your recs! Last night I became obsessed with Huevos rotos con jamón y habitas! I looked for quite a while for the video where you give a recommendation. Cayou please tell me a good ppaeto find them? Only one night inadronext week and I'm on a
    a mission. Thanks so much as always.

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello Tammy! Thanks for that. Hmmm I think La Castela does them

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Be sure to book!

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can check the menu online

  • @x1achilles99
    @x1achilles99 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video!
    It was great to see your take on the different Barrios.
    In a month during Sep-Oct 2022 I stayed in Madrid to learn if I'd like to retire there 6 months per year. It wasn't enough time!
    I brought my 8kg dog. She loved it but Madrid is not a dog friendly city.😢
    Best,
    Chris, San Francisco, California

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you can make it back :)

  • @terryhsiao1745
    @terryhsiao1745 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    how about a video on the night scenes of madrid

  • @MrChrisframe
    @MrChrisframe หลายเดือนก่อน

    All wonderful places. One area not mentioned was Pacifico. Just south of Retiro, a quick walk to Centro and close to Atocha. Not touristy - a wonderful, working neighborhood. Good value restaurants and bars (shoutout to Micasita Buvette wine bar, Bodegas Casas), museums Panteón de España and the Fundación Real Fábrica de Tapices. The Metro line 1 gets you fast access into all of Centro (and even up to Chamartin train station if Atocha isn't your stop) and the Circulo does what it does best. My impression is that this barrio is a bit cooler and breezier (wind coming down the hill from Retiro), which might be great if you're here during the warm months (which might be anytime; January and February had even locals commenting on the crazy warmth).

  • @lisatorres495
    @lisatorres495 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We always stay at Axor Hotel Barajas… Close to the airport . We drive 6 hrs from Galicia the day before our flight.. We can walk around the corner to the Centro Comercial Plenilunio.. a huge mall with lots of restaurants!

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the tips!

  • @catherinemori4496
    @catherinemori4496 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In las Letras, hotel Vicci SoHo had an amazing 2-bedroom suite for our family. Cheaper than two rooms.

  • @DaJackCat
    @DaJackCat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just got back from Spain and I stayed at Latroupe Prado near Atocha. The location was really ideal for being so close to the station. It was still close to alot of attractions just to the north. I made a youtube video showing my experience staying and walking from the Hostel!!

  • @andrearoberts4185
    @andrearoberts4185 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Phew - I’m glad you don’t know Chamberi too well😂 Nice reccs tho 😊

  • @ExhaustedNYer
    @ExhaustedNYer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hotel wise I have always stayed at the Riu in Plaza España. We just like the view and the rooftop bar (we need a video on rooftop bars please) I Airbnb in Goya in October and it felt too far from everything.

    • @juanbarrio5157
      @juanbarrio5157 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I lived in Goya for a year (conde de penalver, theee blocks away from el Corte inglés Goya) and I really liked it because it was just locals and you have plenty options to move around.

    • @ExhaustedNYer
      @ExhaustedNYer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@juanbarrio5157 I stayed by Principe de Vergara and Jorge Juan. Loved the neighborhood. Everything that we needed was close by. I would not mind living in the area but as a tourist on vacation it was a bit far from the things we wanted to do. I did like that Retiro was very close.

    • @juanbarrio5157
      @juanbarrio5157 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ExhaustedNYer retiro, las ventas, paseo de la castellana (where the museums are) but I get what you mean.

  • @user-pl6zu3dv2h
    @user-pl6zu3dv2h 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you suggest a good restaurant for celebrating Christmas Eve?

  • @bgranger_842
    @bgranger_842 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great advice save for the part re. Lavapiés. Neither is a beautiful area nor it's a particularly safe area. If you don't know your way around AVOID AVOID AVOID, especially at night.
    If you want an area that's very central, beautiful and quiet, check Jerónimos rather than Lavapiés. If you're a budget tourist go to Latina, Letras, Sol or Malasaña

    • @DerekPScott
      @DerekPScott หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lavapíes is a great neighborhood

    • @bgranger_842
      @bgranger_842 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DerekPScott no, it's not. I've lived closeby for years and i know what I'm talking about. The side closer to Argumosa behind the Reina Sofia is okish, especially during daytime. The surroundings of Plaza Nelson Mandela are very unsafe. If you're a tourist and you don't know your way around it's better to avoid the area altogether

    • @carlosr.2027
      @carlosr.2027 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Are there any hotels you recommend in jeronimos

    • @bgranger_842
      @bgranger_842 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@carlosr.2027 Depends on your budget. If you've got money to spare the top and most obvious choice is the Mandarin Oriental Ritz. If you want a 5* hotel that's way cheaper than the Ritz, you've got the Hotel Palacio del Retiro.
      A more affordable option would be the 4* Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII but Jeronimos is not for budget tourists

  • @lockedout8643
    @lockedout8643 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This vid is a bit late for us, we were in Madrid last month, we stayed at the Hostal Central Palace with a room overlooking the royal palace, one of the best outlooks ever.

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm glad it was a good fit!

  • @laurafigueroa8
    @laurafigueroa8 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    En el 2019, nos quedamos en los apartamentos de Cava Baja. Y nos encantó. Pero los precios subieron mucho

  • @patric5076
    @patric5076 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi. We'll be driving and exploring Southern Spain and Portugal. We'll only spend 1 night in Madrid to be near the airport for our departure. Could you suggest a budget or mid range hostal near the airport in a safe area that has parking available?

  • @Mikaal-Veijar
    @Mikaal-Veijar 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So, for a foreigner travelling there for the first time, you'd recommend staying either in Puerta del Sol and/or Los Austrias? I'll be visiting there for the first time in November of this year. We are staying 4 days and then taking a train to Barcelona.

  • @spainrevealed
    @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    👉 See all our recommended hotels - social.spainrevealed.com/best-hotels-madrid (via awesome travel website Thatch)

  • @christopherwalsh4228
    @christopherwalsh4228 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As usual a great, informative video. However you didn't mention La Prosperidad. It's where I am from. I know it's a administrative area, but is it a good area to visit nowadays.

    • @carmenfernandez5234
      @carmenfernandez5234 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      During one of my visits to Madrid (2018), I stayed at the Marriott AC Avenida de America in the adjacent La Guindarela neighborhood. Loved walking around Prosperidad. Great older buildings. It felt like being a local in a bygone era.

  • @wendyurquia4034
    @wendyurquia4034 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agree with the Chamberi recommendations. Was there in April/May. Fabulous neighbourhood, fabulous food, fabulous people. No offence but I find Lavapies downright scary. Was there a few years ago and I felt very unsafe. And during the day. Sorry.

  • @vishav65
    @vishav65 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    By far the best informative video on madrid i have come across .
    Planning to visit in April 2024 with my family.
    We are a pure vegetarian so please suggest which is the best area to stay from where we can easily access to vegetarian food

    • @vishav65
      @vishav65 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am from India

  • @catherinemori4496
    @catherinemori4496 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Barceló Torre de Madrid! And Vincci Soho.

  • @roadshoulderphotography683
    @roadshoulderphotography683 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you done a vid on best places to stay in Barcelona ???

    • @spainrevealed
      @spainrevealed  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Not yet, would you like one?

    • @lav2dance
      @lav2dance 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@spainrevealed yes, please :)

    • @roadshoulderphotography683
      @roadshoulderphotography683 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@spainrevealed yea , going to Barcelona in April 2024. need a nice place for 3 days then off to Nice and Paris then back to Barcelona.

  • @SargBjornson
    @SargBjornson 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    jajaja, ese momento "toma falsa"

  • @alejandroinfantesmartinez
    @alejandroinfantesmartinez 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Arguelles Moncloa is the best option!!

  • @catherinemori4496
    @catherinemori4496 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bar Metro!

  • @lindylee1139
    @lindylee1139 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What neighborhood is the Circulo de Bellas Artrs in? Gracias.

  • @alistair9337
    @alistair9337 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A lot of people watch videos with subtitles for a variety of reasons, especially on a semi dual language channel I think its important to get them right. @3:13 the subtitles are " it's a fun start to get your ( speaks Spanish) ". I would say this channel generally does well, just an obvious error there.

  • @kerrypokorny813
    @kerrypokorny813 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just recently discovered your channel and website as we are planning to visit Spain in March 2024. I love you guys! Your videos are adorable and informative, well crafted, and very fun. We will be three nights in la Latina in Madrid, then we booked four nights in the Mosteiro Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil. I wanted to try a parador on this trip and your video sold me. After that a couple of nights near Santander and then three or four nights in the Basque country. That's our plan. We are American so we will rent a car and drive everywhere. My wife and I will be joined by our daughter and her boyfriend. We are all 'foodies' and we are very excited about returning to Spain. I bought your Madrid Revealed Guide this morning and it looks fantastic. So this is a big shout out and thank you for what you're doing. A million thanks. Best wishes.

  • @d.c.sodyssey4783
    @d.c.sodyssey4783 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I vote for the team at Hotel Catalonia Cortes by Plaza Santa Ana!