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If it's your first time in Madrid, we recommend staying within walking distance of Gran Vía / Sol to take advantage of all that Madrid has to offer! Airbnb is a great option, or here are some central hotels we recommend:
Chocolatería San Gines
Churros con chocolate
La Barraca
Traditional Spanish taberna with classic tapas dishes
La Casa del Abuelo
Casual tapas bar, get the gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic) and dunk your bread in the buttery sauce
La Venencia
Spanish vermouth bar with tapas
Bucólico Café
Coffee and brunch
Lululu
Donut shop
La Musa Malasaña
Mix of classic and modern Spanish tapas
Vi Cool
Affordable prix fixe menu
Kritikos
Greek food if you want a break from Spanish cuisine
Mercado de San Miguel
Food market with various options
Palácio Real de Madrid
The largest royal palace in Europe
Museo Nacional del Prado
Huge museum leaning more classical art (buy tickets in advance!)
Museo Reina Sofía
Another large museum leaning more contemporary art, including famous Spanish artists and works (e.g. Picasso, Dalí, Guérnica)
Parque de El Retiro
Large, central park (we'll also picnic here on Sunday)
Paseo del Prado
Long, tree-lined boulevard running north-south through central Madrid, great for people watching and enjoying some shade (for folks looking to watch or join the Pride parade on Saturday, it will be here)
Barry's Madrid
For keeping your fitness routine on point!
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