Mercado San Antón

The Royal Palace of Madrid dazzles with its 18th-century elegance, vibrant art, and rich history, making it a must-see for any culture enthusiast.

Easygoing choice serving sandwiches, open-faced toasts & desserts, plus specialty coffee & drinks.

The grand 19th-century boulevards of glamorous Salamanca are lined with fine-dining restaurants and designer boutiques, especially along the "Golden Mile." Stylish locals frequent Platea Madrid, an upscale gourmet food market in a former theater building. There are prehistoric Iberian relics and art at the National Archaeological Museum, and the Lázaro Galdiano Museum is home to works by Goya and Bosch.

"Comida auténtica libanesa. Desde Beirut con amor"

Nestled on the outskirts of Madrid, this no-frills tavern is a culinary shrine celebrated for its award-winning cocido madrileño and vibrant tapas.

Step into the charming former studio of painter Joaquín Sorolla, where beautiful gardens and exquisite art capture the vibrant spirit of Spanish life.

Modest or modern rooms in a 400-year-old, ornate hotel offering complimentary bike use. A 2-minute walk from the stately Plaza Mayor square, this ornate hotel in a gilt-edged building thought to be more than 400 years old is also a 3 minutes' walk from Sol Metro station. Basic rooms with country-style decor are interior facing and feature free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms with contemporary decor come with spa-style showers, flat-screen TVs and use of iPads upon request. Some add bunk beds. Room service is available. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet in a cafeteria-style dining room with exposed brick walls (fee). Other amenities include a business center and free use of hotel bikes. Pets are allowed.

Nestled in the Literary Quarter, Chuka serves up a casual fusion of tasty ramen, inventive baos, and hearty Japanese-Chinese dishes that are crowd-pleasers.

Basic rooms & suites, some offering terraces with city views, plus free Wi-Fi, a bar & bike rental. Just off the upscale Gran Via shopping street in a central district of the city, this modest hotel is a 2-minute walk from Gran Vía metro station and a 15-minute walk from Royal Palace of Madrid. Basic rooms and suites offer flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars and desks. Suites add terraces with loungers and city views. Breakfast buffet is served in a casual dining room, and there's also a warmly decorated bar offering snacks. Other amenities include a business center, laundry facilities and bike rental.

"Historia de Casa Mira "Desde su fundación, en 1855, esta casa centenaria en turrones se ha convertido en punto de peregrinación al que acuden golosos devotos. Sus secretos: recetas artesanales, productos de primera y una atención exquisita a su fiel clientela" CASA MIRA ofrece el "mejor turrón de España", artesano y tradicional. Situado en un lugar inmejorable muy cerca de las Cortes y de la Puerta del Sol, en pleno Madrid de los Austrias. Hace 157 años. Luis Mira un maestro artesano del turrón con una inusitada visión empresarial para la época, quiso probar suerte en Madrid. Abandonó su Jijona natal con un carro tirado por dos burras, cargada de turrón, y emprendió camino hacia la capital."