Madrid Travel Guide:
Awesome Hidden Gems by Real Locals

Everybody knows their way to El Retiro Park and Plaza Mayor, but where do Madrid locals go? Check our online travel guide & download our app for hidden local gems. No algorithms, no fake reviews, and away from the touristic traps. Try Spotted by Locals! It's like having a bunch of good local friends abroad advising you where to go!

Our Local Spotters in Madrid

Our handpicked locals live & love in Madrid and speak the local language.

  • Elena Quintero photo

    Elena

    I love cinema, art, fashion, dancing, and eating! Madrid is a city that never stops surprising you.
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  • César González photo

    César

    Gastronomy is my passion, my biggest hobby, and also my job... Madrid is the perfect city to live!
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  • María José Morr photo

    María José

    Social communicator, travel lover, journalist. Madrid is wonderful: cosmopolitan yet traditional...
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  • Catherine Driver photo

    Catherine

    Madrid is one of the loveliest capital cities, in my opinion, and a very comfortable place to be.
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  • Daniel Ramirez-Escudero photo

    Daniel

    Si vives en Madrid, eres de Madrid -- this saying captures what I feel about my inviting city...
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  • Andrea Lucy Roberts photo

    Andrea

    Madrid's my city; welcoming, fun, somewhat traditional, somewhat modern and never dull...
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No tourist traps

  • HANDPICKED LOCALS who speak the local language
  • ONLY LOCAL FAVORITES No tourist highlights
  • ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE We check all tips regularly
  • FREE NEW TIPS REGULARLY New tips free "for life"

Beats our website

  • 100% OFFLINE MAPS & TIPS No internet (data or wifi) needed
  • FIND SPOTS NEARBY and navigate there online
  • SAVE FAVORITES and show them on the map
  • ADD YOUR OWN SPOTS Your hotel? A must-see highlight?
Spotted by Locals

What to do in Madrid?

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Art & culture

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Bars

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Cinema

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Coffee & tea

27 articles
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Music

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Relaxing

22 articles
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Restaurants

91 articles
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Shopping

46 articles
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Snacks

73 articles
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Theaters

2 articles

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