Madrid — The capital that eats dinner at midnight.
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Madrid Travel Guide

The capital that eats dinner at midnight.

BEST TIME: April–June, September–October CURRENCY: EUR COORDINATES: 40.42°, -3.70°

The masters of the Prado, the shade of El Retiro, the hum of tapas bars. Madrid stays up late and lives fully.

Last updated: 2026-07-15

PRATİK BİLGİLER

Gitmeden bilmen gerekenler.

Turist tuzağı, SIM kart, nakit/kart, taksi ve güvenlik — beş soruda şehrin gerçeği.

Biggest tourist mistake

Fighting the Spanish clock and looking for dinner at 7pm — kitchens open at 9; before that is tapas time.

SIM card & internet

Orange/Vodafone tourist packs are reasonable even at the airport; Movistar has the best coverage.

Cash or card?

Cards everywhere; settling small tapas bills in cash at the bar is still the custom.

Taxi & transport apps

Uber, Cabify and Bolt all work; the metro runs until 1:30am.

Safety

Safe; mind pickpockets in the Sol and Gran Vía crowds and keep distance from bracelet sellers.

CITY PULSE

Şehrin 24 saatlik ritmi.

İbreyi istediğin saate döndür; o saatte nerede olman gerektiğini söylesin.

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BÜTÇE

Kaça gezerim?

Gün ibresini çek; kişi başı tahmini masraf anında hesaplansın.

Toplam Tahmini Bütçe
$459
$153 / gün · 3 gün
1 gün7 gün14 gün

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TRAVEL GUIDE

İçeriden bilgiler.

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Must Do

  • See at least two of the Prado / Reina Sofía / Thyssen triangle (Guernica is at Reina Sofía).
  • Don't sit down to dinner before 9pm; adopt the Spanish rhythm.
  • Go to El Rastro flea market on Sunday morning (La Latina).

Avoid These

  • Photo-menu traps on Plaza Mayor.
  • The 'free' bracelet sellers at Sol.
  • Planning museum visits between 2 and 5pm; many small places take a siesta.

Tips

  • The Prado is free the last 2 hours on weekdays — queue 30 minutes early.
  • The 10-ride Metrobús ticket beats singles easily.
  • 'Menú del día' means a 3-course lunch for €12-15.

Hidden Gems

  • Templo de Debod: a real Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, magical at sunset.
  • Sobrino de Botín: the world's oldest restaurant (1725) per Guinness — order the cochinillo.
  • Círculo de Bellas Artes rooftop — bird's-eye Gran Vía for a few euros.
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Madrid: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Madrid?
The best time for Madrid is April–June, September–October. Weather and crowd levels are most favourable for travellers then.
How many days are enough in Madrid?
2-3 days is a good start for Madrid's highlights; extend to 4-5 to explore the surroundings and nearby routes. Our hour-by-hour City Pulse plan helps you organise each day.
Is Madrid expensive? What is the daily budget?
For a mid-range traveller, the estimated daily cost in Madrid is about $153 per person (food, local transport, accommodation and activities; flights excluded). Budget travellers can spend less; use the budget calculator in the guide to see your own figure.
Is Madrid safe?
Safe; mind pickpockets in the Sol and Gran Vía crowds and keep distance from bracelet sellers.
How is internet and SIM in Madrid?
Orange/Vodafone tourist packs are reasonable even at the airport; Movistar has the best coverage.
Cash or card in Madrid?
Cards everywhere; settling small tapas bills in cash at the bar is still the custom.
How is transport and taxi in Madrid?
Uber, Cabify and Bolt all work; the metro runs until 1:30am.

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