Travel & transfer: Arrival at Madrid-Barajas Airport
After landing, head to the metro or the Airport Express. As your place of origin is not known, no flight is planned.
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Von Qurayo
Madrid in 3 days
3 Tage · 2 Reisende
Three relaxed days in Madrid focused on food, history and architecture: arrival in the centre, the Royal Quarter and museums, finishing with markets and the Retiro.
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Tag 1 · Madrid
Arrival and Old Town Tapas
Arrival in Madrid, check-in near Sol and an afternoon and evening around Plaza Mayor, Mercado de San Miguel and the tapas bars of Cava Baja.
11:00
12:00
50 min by public transport
12:50
13:40
Travel & transfer: Transfer by Cercanías or metro to Sol
With metro line 8 and a change, or by Cercanías train, you get to the centre easily. A fixed-price taxi would be the faster alternative.
Bahnhof Atocha / Solapprox. 5–€8 pp8 min on foot
13:48
14:18
Stay: Drop off luggage at Hotel Preciados
You drop off your luggage; the room is only ready from about 15:00. Alternatively, Hotel Catalonia Atocha would be possible.
6 min on foot
14:24
15:39
Lunch: Salt cod croquettes at Casa Labra
Known since 1860 for fried cod and croquetas eaten standing at the bar. A true Madrid classic, quick and inexpensive.
Casa Labraapprox. 10–€16 ppOrder the Soldaditos de Pavía and croquetas directly at the counter on the left; it's faster than at a table.
7 min on foot
15:46
16:56
Sightseeing: Plaza Mayor and arcades
4 min on foot
17:00
17:45
Café: Coffee and pastries at El Riojano
The pastry shop from 1855 with wood panelling is a quiet, traditional place for a break. Try the mantecadas or bartolillos.
Pastelería El Riojanoapprox. 6–€12 pp5 min on foot
17:50
18:35
Sightseeing: Art Nouveau iron hall Mercado de San Miguel
The iron and glass market hall from 1916 shows off beautiful architecture. Treat yourself to just a small taster; dinner comes later.
Mercado de San Miguelapprox. 4–€10 pp3 min on foot
18:45
19:45
Hidden gem: Baroque Basílica de San Miguel
The small Baroque church from the 18th century is only a few steps away and rarely visited. It is a quiet contrast to the bustle.
8 min on foot
20:15
21:00
Drinks: Vermouth at Taberna La Concha
A small vermouth as an aperitif on Cava Baja gets you in the mood for the tapas round. The bar is popular with locals.
Taberna La Conchaapprox. 5–€10 pp4 min on foot
21:15
22:45
Dinner: Tapas dinner at Tempranillo
The wine bar on Cava Baja offers many wines by the glass and good tapas such as ham and cheese. Casa Lucas, right nearby, is an alternative.
Taberna Tempranilloapprox. 25–€38 pp