Madrid Local's Guide: Best Areas to Stay

Which are the best areas to stay in Madrid? And the best hotels? We tackle it all here!

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👉 Puerta del Sol & Madrid de los Austrias

👉 La Latina

👉 Malasaña

👉 Chueca & Salesas

👉 Huertas/Barrio de las Letras

👉 Lavapiés

👉 Barrio Salamanca

👉 Chamberí

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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. We both live in Madrid. Our channel gives you a local insight into life in Spain and helps you experience this country like a local when you come to live (or visit!).

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[Lisamakes]

We stayed in Chamberi, and it was the perfect mix. We mostly walked into the centre, 25 minutes, and it was a cheap Uber home when we got out of a play late.

[croatiansensation]

We stayed at the Riu Plaza Espana on Gran Via...was a perfect location. Everything was walkable....and then took a cab to see the sacred Bernabeu (Real Madrid's stadium). Also tried some of the tapas bars recommened here and were not disappointed. Loved, loved, loved Madrid!

[ArtFreeman]

Thank you. I love the country of Spain and especially Flamenco music.

[Katiediddance]

Once again, wonderful advice and editing! One thing I want to mention (maybe you have covered this before) is not a place to stay but to visit in Madrid: The Museum of the Americas. Most people don't know about this nor is it much advertised. I think everyone (yes, I think as in my personal opinion) should visit, especially if one is from any area of "The Americas". Five floors of plunder and bizzare/humerous juxtaposition/curation. I spent 4 hours there. Background, I am from California and the Conquistador Missionary presence is all over the place here on the entire coast. It was amazing to see this and also see how incredible these guys were at hand measure and drawing pretty acurate cartography. Most people have no idea that they explored this entire side of the Pacific Rim, all the way up to Alaska (it's there in the museum). Love you guys!

[janisschwenke]

That is a LOT of wonderful, well-presented information! Loved Yoly cracking up over her amazing speed reading! I think this video is exactly what folks need and enjoy(!) viewing when preparing to visit an unfamiliar city! Thanks, you guys!❤

[paulmandry]

This is one of my favourite videos you’ve done. The information about where to go in Madrid was great. I’d love to see similar videos on Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Ronda, Leon, etc. Thanks.

[yutubetom]

Wonderful video, great information! My wife and I visited Madrid in the spring of 2023 and loved it so much, we are going back in the spring of 2024. This video shows that there is so much more to see and do. Can't wait!!

[jenniferpray]

Hola amigos!!! Me encantan tus vídeos! Hecho muchísimo de menos 🇪🇸…especialmente la comida!!!
My mom is Spanish (de Huelva) and my dad American. I was born at Torrejón Air Force base and lived in Alcala de Henares for 16 yrs. Thanks for the videos! 💖

[giorassiccuriosity]

Thank you for making video that are both helpful and informative!

[theecosmetaverse]

I can't believe you've missed places at Moncloa...
In front of Príncipe Pío's Station/Mall is the Acta Madfor Hotel (Paseo De La Florida, 13).
You have the Royal Palace, La Almudena, Manzanares River and Ferraz next door.
Plus a bunch of restaurants and shops and a nice park where you can even watch movies...
Acta Madfor- three stars hotel.
Been there twice.
Highly recommended.

[petek]

For anyone considering a stay in Chamberi, I highly recommend Hotel Sardinero Madrid. I stayed there in 2022 and I'm booked there for next September, if you can, book a room with a terrace.

[Zaney]

I visited Madrid for a few days back in 2019, and I can't wait to go back armed with all this great information!! Thank you both for another great video!

[throughthewindowpane]

Lavapies is wonderful. They have this festival called Tapapies, where you can have a tapa and a drink for € 3 at a lot of restaurants.
I also liked Chueca, but beware of the hangover the next day if you go out here. The mixed drinks are very strong in Madrid!

[nikzaleha]

Just got to know your videos. Good insights of where to stay and where to take the metro for my trip to Madrid in April. Thank you. ❤

[MikeS]

We have been to Madrid only a few times, and I feel like we are still just getting to know it, outside of the very touristy center. This helps a lot! We will be settling in Malaga late next year and plan to get to know more of Madrid, thanks to the wonderful high speed rail connection. Thanks again, Yoli and James!

[CPOEDG]

We love the AC Hotel Aitana near Bernabeu. Nice area, Metro is easily accessible and plenty of restaurants nearby.

[GreatCityAttractions]

Another nice and informative video guys - well done.

[aliobeido]

Love the helpful content, keep it up guys

[rafthejaf]

Great video you two! It brought back so many happy memories of the many years I spent in Madrid! I spent most of time in Chamberi but my favorite barrio was La Latina where I cut my teeth learning the catering trade in a restaurant called El Malandrin on calle Cava Alta. I then opened my own Indian tapas restaurant" in Chueca and I also really love that barrio. I think you've chosen the best parts of Madrid and you've really captured the feel of the city. The thing I loved best about Madrid was that it is really two cities in one, day time and night time Madrid and it is without a doubt one the best cities in the world for night life. How about La Candela flamenco bar in Lavapies is that still going?I used to love the warm atmosphere there on cold winter nights, listening to brilliant flamenco! Te echo de menos Madrid, gracias!

[hardanheavy]

My in-laws live just at the other side of Retiro park, in the Ibiza neighbourhood. Such a brilliant location. It's got all the shops one would need, but isn't touristy at all. Cross the Retiro (15 minute walk) and you're in the city center. If I win the lottery, I'll buy an apartment there ^^