Sneaky great gallery tucked into the park with modern sculpture and installation art, run by the Reina museum.
A treasure chest of Picasso and Dali paintings, including Guernica. The newly renovated and expanded architecture is an interesting old palace meets industrial vibe.
Good fancy coffees -- the Cortados and chai were all great -- and a solid brunch menu. Recommend the BLT with avocado and a fried egg, and the pate. Chill vibe to spend the afternoon.
Don't let the bland exterior turn you away. The inside is filled with modern stained glass that's bright and neon, and the ceiling's tile work is beautiful.
Heaven for Spanish food filled with endless options for wine, ham, and tapas. It's a heated market that reminds me of Eataly in NYC.
The best value tasting menu: 52 euros for 8 great courses filled with octopus, salmon, venison, truffles, and more. Creative and well executed food; try it before the inevitable Michelin star.
A cave-like bar with an old school feel that has massive $11 pitchers of sangria.
The vibe of a W hotel for 1/3 the price, with a perfect location in Sol walking distance to everything you'll want to see. Splurge a bit for a suite to get a duplex setup.
A unique mix of huge art gallery, cafes with great food, bars, public space for farmers markets, and theaters in a former slaughterhouse. Worth the 20m subway from the city center.
Trendy origin of the third wave coffee scene in Madrid serving perfectly crafted cappuccinos with strong but not too bitter espresso.
