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Madrid · 3 days

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Overview map · 5 curated stops

Local transport: Ticket €1.50–2 · 10-trip pass €6.10

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Madrid

Where to stay

Three vetted options, one per budget

Budget / Boutique€€

Room Mate Alicia

⭐ 8.6· ≈ €100–135 / night

Madrid · Plaza Santa Ana

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Mid-range€€€

Only YOU Boutique Hotel

⭐ 9.0· ≈ €190–240 / night

Madrid · Chueca

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Luxury / Top location€€€€

Rosewood Villa Magna

⭐ 9.4· €700+ / night

Madrid · Paseo de la Castellana

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Events & markets

What's on in Madrid

Christmas marketDec – Jan

Mercado de Navidad Plaza Mayor

A traditional market with nativity figurines.

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FestivalMay 15

San Isidro

Chulapos, chotis and tapas across the city.

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CarnivalJan 5

Reyes Magos

The Three Kings parade with sweets thrown into the crowd.

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Local essentials

  • Tipping

    Rarely expected · leave small change at restaurants

  • Public transport

    Ticket €1.50–2 · 10-trip pass €6.10 · Renfe for trains · TMB app (Barcelona) and Metro de Madrid app · multi-ride cards (T-Casual) beat singles

  • Emergency numbers

    112 · Police 091

  • Plug & adapter

    Type C / F · 230V

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