Hotel · Cortes
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"A solid four‑star, value option in Lavapiés with minimalist‑designed rooms that have lots of natural light, safes, AC and work desks — the kind of dependable chain hotel where you’ll get a good night’s sleep at a fair price." - Matthew Kepnes
Mediterranean restaurant · Recoletos
Truffle risotto, spinach croquettes, black cod, and more
3 Postcards
Spanish restaurant · Recoletos
Famous tortilla de patatas, tapas, and local market favorites
6 Postcards
Restaurant · Goya
Spanish cuisine with inspired dishes, including pigeon & beef cheek
Restaurant · Almagro
Inventive Galician dishes served elegantly, featuring signature octopus
1 Postcard
Coffee shop · Trafalgar
Pistachio latte, pistachio financier, Iraq toast, brunch
2 Postcards
Fine dining restaurant · Sol
Sophisticated tasting menus, avant-garde dishes, and wine pairings.
Event venue · Recoletos
Gourmet food hall in a former cinema with live music
Plaza · Sol
Historic Madrid square with stunning architecture, lively atmosphere
10 Postcards
Bar & grill · Recoletos
Creative seafood plates, cocktails, robust wine list, great service
Travel agency · Apostol Santiago
Street art tours, graffiti workshops, and decorative services