Madrid 2025

A collection of 144 places curated by Alex Cruz

Places in this collection

  1. URSO Hotel

    accommodation

    Madrid, Spain

    Weekend brunch in their greenhouse with live harp music.

    URSO HotelView on Google Maps

  2. Chocolat

    cafe

    C. de las Huertas, 59, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

    A cute cafe in Barrio de La Letras offering delicious chocolate and churros without the tourist crowds. They have a downstairs seating area, and the churros are fresh and warm with thick, rich, not-too-sweet chocolate.

    ChocolatView on Google Maps

  3. Monasterio de Piedra

    attraction

    C/ Juan Federico Muntadas y Jornet, s/n, 50210 Nuévalos, Zaragoza, Spain

    A natural and historical gem with impressive waterfalls, hidden caves, and lush trails. Features a 12th-century Cistercian monastery. Offers a spectacular water-based landscape and a journey into the past with fascinating architecture.

    Monasterio de PiedraView on Google Maps

  4. San Lorenzo de El Escorial

    attraction

    Madrid, Spain

    Historic monastery, mountain setting, and quieter pace compared to the city. stunning garden

    San Lorenzo de El EscorialView on Google Maps

  5. Obrador

    cafe

    C/ del Alcalde Sainz de Baranda, 16, Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain

    Bakery visited during a 'Madrid-maxing' trip, featuring pastries like a hazelnut croissant, tiramisu croissant, and strawberry vanilla pastry.

    ObradorView on Google Maps

  6. Faraday

    cafe

    C. de San Lucas, 9, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    Coffee shop with a great vibe and attention to detail

    FaradayView on Google Maps

  7. Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena

    attraction

    C. de Bailén, 10, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    Madrid’s largest cathedral with a colorful, almost modern Gothic-revival interior. Visit the dome for rooftop views over the city.

    Catedral de Santa María la Real de la AlmudenaView on Google Maps

  8. Albóndigas Mercado San Miguel

    restaurant

    Pl. de San Miguel, S/N, Centro, 28005 Madrid, Spain

    Perfect for sampling tapas, jamón, seafood, and local wine without committing to a full sit-down meal. Go earlier in the day to avoid peak crowds.

    Albóndigas Mercado San MiguelView on Google Maps

  9. El Retiro Park

    attraction

    Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain

    Rent a rowboat, wander past the Crystal Palace, or just slow down under the trees. It’s especially beautiful in the late afternoon.

    El Retiro ParkView on Google Maps

  10. Museo Nacional del Prado

    attraction

    Retiro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

    One of the most important art museums in the world, home to Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco. There are limited free entry hours in the evenings.

    Museo Nacional del PradoView on Google Maps

  11. Chocolatería San Ginés

    cafe

    Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    A Madrid institution since 1894. Thick, rich hot chocolate with fresh churros. Go late night or mid-morning to avoid the busiest rush.

    Chocolatería San GinésView on Google Maps

  12. Royal Palace’s Ledge Viewpoint

    attraction

    C. de Bailén, 6, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    One of the most famous tapas streets in Madrid. Order one small dish and a drink at each stop, then move on.

    Royal Palace’s Ledge ViewpointView on Google Maps

  13. Santa Ana Churrería

    cafe

    C. de Sta. Ana Alta, 52, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28034 Madrid, Spain

    Authentic little place that closes at 11:30 in the morning

    Santa Ana ChurreríaView on Google Maps

  14. Churrería bar Fórmula Nieto's

    bar

    C. de Embajadores, 74, Bajo dcha, Arganzuela, 28012 Madrid, Spain

    I love coming to this place to get churros. There's never any tourists and it's very, very Madrid.

    Churrería bar Fórmula Nieto'sView on Google Maps

  15. Churrería-Chocolatería Las Farolas

    cafe

    Calle Mayor, 11, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain

    A chain but they're really good churros served traditionally on a metal plate

    Churrería-Chocolatería Las FarolasView on Google Maps

  16. Casa Salesas

    restaurant

    C. de Fernando VI, 6, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    A place to go back to.

    Casa SalesasView on Google Maps

  17. Santo Bakehouse

    cafe

    C. del Espíritu Santo, 25, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    A place to go back to.

    Santo BakehouseView on Google Maps

  18. Dani Brasserie

    restaurant

    C. de Sevilla, 3, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain

    A place to go back to.

    Dani BrasserieView on Google Maps

  19. Gabo's

    bar

    C. de Prim, 5, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

    A place to go back to.

    Gabo'sView on Google Maps

  20. La Casa Amande

    cafe

    C/ de Murillo, 1, Chamberí, 28010 Madrid, Spain

    A place to go back to.

    La Casa AmandeView on Google Maps