ESSENTIAL MADRID /// USEFUL GUIDE J
Cibervoluntarios Foundation Office
Cibervoluntarios Foundation, Paseo de Los Olmos 20, 1st Floor, Office 5
https://www.google.es/maps/place/Paseo+de+los+Olmos,+20,+28005+Madrid/@40.404114
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Getting around by air Aeropuerto de Barajas
Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport lies 15km northeast of the city, and it's
Europe's sixth-busiest hub, with almost 50 million passengers passing through here every
year. Barajas has four terminals. Terminal 4 (T4) deals mainly with flights of Iberia and its
partners, while the remainder leave from the conjoined T1, T2 and (rarely) T3. To match your
airline with a terminal, visit the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas section of www.aena.es and
click on ‘Airlines’.
Although all airlines conduct check-in (facturación) at the airport’s departure areas, some
also allow check-in at the Nuevos Ministerios metro stop and transport interchange in
Madrid itself – ask your airline.
Metro
The easiest way into town from the airport is line 8 of the metro to the Nuevos Ministerios
transport interchange, which connects with lines 10 and 6 and the local
overground cercanías (local trains serving suburbs and nearby towns). It operates from
6.05am to 1.30am. A single ticket costs €4.50 including the €3 airport supplement. If you're
buying a 10-ride Metrobús ticket (€12.20), you'll need to top it up with the €3 supplement if
you’re travelling to/from the airport. The journey to Nuevos Ministerios takes around 15
minutes, around 25 minutes from T4.
Bus
The Exprés Aeropuerto (Airport Express; bus 203, €5, 40 minutes; 24hr) runs between Puerta
de Atocha train station and the airport. From 11.30pm until 6am, departures are from the
Plaza de Cibeles, not the train station. Departures take place every 13 to 20 minutes from
the station or at night-time every 35 minutes from Plaza de Cibeles. There's also a free bus
service connecting all four terminals.
Taxi
A taxi to the centre (around 30 minutes, depending on traffic; 35 to 40 minutes from T4)
costs a fixed €30 for anywhere inside the M-30 motorway (which includes all of downtown
Madrid). There's a minimum €20, even if you're only going to an airport hotel.
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/transport/getting-thereaway/flights#ixzz3x2lms471
Where to stay during your visit J
Hotel Holiday Inn Madrid Pirámides (Very near from the venue)
Paseo de la Acacias 40
The modern Holiday Inn Madrid - Pirámides combines comfortable accommodation with
great transport links. Piramides Train and Metro Station are opposite the hotel, and you
are within walking distance of Madrid’s main sights, including the Royal Palace.
Book & Location here http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/rafaelpiramides.es.html
Hotel Puerta de Toledo (Very near from the venue)
Glorieta Puerta de Toledo, 4
Located next to the historic centre on Puerta de Toledo, this smart hotel has a great
breakfast buffet and a lounge bar perfect for relaxing in after visiting the sights. Very
near from La Latina, one of the main tascas and restaurants área in Madrid. It is also
very near from the famous sunday Street market El Rastro
Book & Location here http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/puertadetoledo.es.html
Enchanted Places for adventurers in the heart of the city ;)
Hotel Life Madrid <3
Pizarro, 16 Madrid See nearby area
Centrally located, Hotel Life is in the heart of Madrid city just 5 minutes’ walk from
Callao, Tribunal and Noviciado Metro Stations. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.The
design hotel offers modern rooms with air conditioning. The private bathroom includes a
bath, shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Gran Vía Avenue is 400 metres away and
Atocha Train Station is can be reached within a 5-minute drive.
Book & Location here
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/antigua-posada-del-pez.es.html
Hotel La Posada del León de Oro <3
Cava Baja 12
This rehabilitated inn has muted colour schemes and generally large rooms. There's a
corrala in its core, and thoroughly modern rooms (some on the small side) along one of
Madrid's best-loved streets. The downstairs bar is terrific. Posada del León de Oro is
located in Madrid’s La Latina district, 100 metres from Plaza Mayor and 200 metres
from La Latina Metro Station.
Book & Location here
http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/posada-del-dragon.es.html
Hotel Petit Palce Posada del Peine <3
C/ Postas 17
Featuring free iPads on request and free WiFi throughout, Petit Palace Posada del Peine
is set in a historic 17th-century building and is the oldest hotel in Spain. It is located
beside Plaza Mayor, and the lively Plaza Santa Ana is 650 m away.
Book & Location here http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/posadapeinemadrid.es.html
Hotel Room Mate Alicia <3
C/ Prado 2
This hotel overlooks Madrid’s Plaza Santa Ana, in the charming Las Letras district. Huge
windows allow great views of the square. Room Mate Alicia is a 10-minute walk to the
Prado Museum and the Retiro Park. Puerta del Sol is just 5 minutes' walk away.
Book & Location here http://www.booking.com/hotel/es/alicia-room-mate.es.html
Get Inspired: Top Things to visit in Madrid J
Museo del Prado
Welcome to one of the world's premier art galleries...
Further info and tickets: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/sights/museumsgalleries/museo-del-prado
Museo Thyssen- bornemizsa
The Thyssen is one of the most extraordinary private collections of art worldwide…
Further info and Tickets: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/sights/museumsgalleries/museo-thyssen-bornemisza
Centro de Arte Reina Sofia
Home to Picasso’s Guernica, arguably Spain’s single-most famous artwork…
Further info and Tickets: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/sights/museumsgalleries/centro-de-arte-reina-sofia
Parque del Buen Retiro (Retiro’s Park)
The glorious gardens of El Retiro are a MUST SEE
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/sights/parks-gardens/parquedel-buen-retiro
Plaza Mayor
Madrid's grand central square…
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/sights/squares-plazas/plazamayor
Palacio Real, Royal Palace, just in front of the Royal Theatre
Spain's lavish Palacio Real is a jewel box of a palace…
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/sights/castles-palacesmansions/palacio-real
Templo de Debod (Debod Temple)
Yes, that is an Egyptian temple in downtown Madrid J
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/sights/historic/templo-de-debod
El Rastro (Suday Street Market)
A Sunday morning at El Rastro is a Madrid institution...
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/madrid/things-to-do/madrid-s-shopsand-markets#ixzz3x3JQAexa
Best Tapas & Cañas in Madrid J
There’s only one word to describe gastronomy in Madrid: Unforgetable
J These are our recommendations for you during your visit in you spare
time. One tip: If you ask for a beer you have to say: “Una caña por
favor”, and wait to be served with a free tapa. Enjoy our city!
La Paloma (La Latina Area)
C/ Toledo 85
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d5776114-ReviewsBar_La_Paloma-Madrid.html
Casa Revuelta (Plaza Mayor Area)
C/ Latoneros, 3
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d2457354-ReviewsCasa_Revuelta-Madrid.html
Almacén de Vinos Casa Gerardo (La Latina Area)
C/ Calatrava 21
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d6878324-ReviewsCasa_Gerardo-Madrid.html
Taberna Almería (La Latina Area)
C/ de las Aguas 9
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d3678404-ReviewsTaberna_Almeria-Madrid.html
Posada del Dragón (La Latina Area)
C/ Cava Baja 14
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d8400742-ReviewsLa_posada_del_dragon-Madrid.html
Mercado de san Miguel (Plaza Mayor Area)
Plaza de San Miguel
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Attraction_Review-g187514-d1520183-ReviewsMercado_San_Miguel-Madrid.html
Bar La Campana (Plaza Mayor Area)
Calle de Botoneras 6
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d2086925-ReviewsBar_La_Campana-Madrid.html
Bar El Ñeru (Plaza Mayor Area)
Calle Bordadores 5
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d804606-Reviews-El_NeruMadrid.html
La Venencia (Huertas Area)
Calle Echegaray 7
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Attraction_Review-g187514-d607152-Reviews-La_VenenciaMadrid.html
Bodega de La Ardosa (Malasaña Area)
Calle de Colón 13
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d1464604-ReviewsBodega_de_la_Ardosa-Madrid.html
Sidrería El Tigre (Chueca Area)
Calle Infantas 30
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d1829992-Reviews-El_TigreMadrid.html
Taberna Stop Madrid (Chueca Area)
Calle Hortaleza 11
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d2724172-ReviewsStop_Madrid-Madrid.html
Bodegas Ángel Sierra (Chueca Area)
Calle Gravina 11
https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d5486098-ReviewsBodega_Angel_Sierra-Madrid.html