Ways To Enjoy Madrid

Ways to enjoy Madrid  

        

Now that you are in Madrid, you may be asking yourself what some things are that you can do to enjoy your time here, as well as meet new people. The nightlife here in Madrid is probably the best in the world. If you are staying in the center of Madrid, near Puerta del Sol one solid option would be Kapital. This seven-floor nightclub is great place to meet new people and dance. Each of the seven floors offers a different type of music which will ensure you have a good time. The only downside to this nightclub is that it is quite commercial. Entry with two mixed drinks will set you back 20¢; however, what is most common for people to do is to go to a bar or a terrace café and drink there with friends prior to going to the clubs.

Shoko is another alternative to Kapital. The general age of clubgoers is 18-28 with more emphasis on the older end of that spectrum. Nonetheless this is still a great club and I am confident that it will make for a great night out.

If you are looking for a club that is more popular with 18-24-year old’s I would highly suggest Teatro Barcelo. This club is maybe a 20-minute walk from Puerta del Sol and is always a great time. Barcelo is infamous for throwing the best parties on Thursday nights. If you can make it, I would highly suggest going.

One restaurant that you need to check out while you are here is “La Buha”. They are known for selling the best Spanish omelets. These omelets are absolutely massive and made of eggs and potatoes. You can get these omelets stuffed with all kinds of stuff. In my opinion the best one to get would be the goat cheese and caramelized onions. This will set you back around 12¢-15¢ but is definitely enough food for 4 hungry people.

For younger travelers that are trying to conserve their money, there are many restaurants and bars that are accommodating of this. There is are two very popular chains here called 100 Montaditos, and La Sureña. Both of these restaurants offer one-hundred different options when it comes to small sandwiches. In my opinion, about four is enough to make a meal. On every Sunday and Wednesday, 100 Montaditos and La Sureña offer discounted food. Every sandwich and beer is only 1¢. This is one of my favorite restaurants to go to, and I only spend about ¢6 total.

Another great option here in Madrid are the many Kebab restaurants scattered around the city. You can get a Dürüm for 3¢-4¢, which is a great deal considering how much food that actually is.

There is a really good reasonably priced food court located in Lavapies which offers food from all walks of life. I highly suggest you take the metro one stop from sol to see this part of town. 

For those who are looking for a great place for a beer, there is a bar named “The Beer Station” which is located about a five-minute walk from Puerta del Sol. The crowd here ranges from graduate students to adults, but nonetheless it’s a great place for a drink.