Malasana
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Neighborhood: Universidad
How to get there
- San Bernardo • 2 min walk
- Bilbao • 3 min walk
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claudie62
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France1,474 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Fuencarral Street is very lively, especially starting from Grqn Via. Interesting San Ildefonse market where many small stalls serve more traditional dishes than tapas, a change of scenery guaranteed. The 2 de Mayo square is quieter.
Written March 19, 2024
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WorldProwler
North Vancouver, Canada163 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
This is where to go for shopping away from the big chains, and for where all the hip young Madrillenos go in the evening for drinks and tapas. Combine with Chueca and do a walk between Metro Tribunal and Metro Chueca. The streets to check out are Calle Fuencarral, Calle Farmacia, Calle Gravina and Calle Barbara de Braganza, and Corredera Alta de S Pablo. Squares include Plaza dos del Mayo, Plaza Chueca, Plaza de las Salesas and the numerous squares around the Tribunal Metro station, especially to the west.
Written September 28, 2014
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Sandrobear
Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK300 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
I used to live in the district Malasaña in 98 - 2000. Then it was more Bohemian and full of quirky shops. Now it is much more trendy, but still quite arty, although more expensive, it is still an interesting area to walk around and window shop.
It is bordered by Calle Pez, Calle Fuencaral, Calle Carranza, Calle San Bernardo
It is bordered by Calle Pez, Calle Fuencaral, Calle Carranza, Calle San Bernardo
Written January 6, 2014
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Ogi0
Sofia, Bulgaria22,875 contributions
May 2021
Extremely picturesque neighborhood above Grand Via, with narrow streets filled with restaurants, cafes and small shops. There are quite interesting buildings dotted with street art.
Written May 13, 2021
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jsrBrackley
United Kingdom306 contributions
Oct 2019
We used a self guided walk from the Lonely Planet guide to explore this area. This was one of favourite areas in the city, great buzz, cute shops and restaurants. Would stay closer next time.
Written October 31, 2019
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dicod712
Oslos, Denmark344 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
This place is the real deal. Where the locals party like nowhere else.
Bars and Clubs open till the early hours of the morning.
Unbeatable streetlife that doesn't abate.
Unmissable Madrid experience
Bars and Clubs open till the early hours of the morning.
Unbeatable streetlife that doesn't abate.
Unmissable Madrid experience
Written September 10, 2019
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Rosan
61 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
This neighborhood does not only have the typical Madrid architecture, but it also hosts tons of little boutique shops that are more inclined towards artistic endeavours. There are a lot of art galleries, an amazing icecream shop called ¨la pescaderia¨, great bars and small restaurants. worth spending an evening if you are here for a short time.
Written March 22, 2019
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NJ B
Edgartown, MA170 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We were staying in Lavapies and decided to take the metro to Malasana which turned out to be a very good decision. Very eclectic area with many funky vintage stores, great boutique shops, bohemian cafes. We had a blast and found many great gifts. Barrio Malasana has bars, pastry shops, and hip hop clothing stores. Centered around Plaze del Dos de Mayo, a plaza to commemorate the Spanish Independence War, the area is named for a 15-year old girl executed by the French in 1808. There is a history here that must not be forgotten, but there is also is a flavor and life that reaches out with street art and a vibrant night life. When you visit Madrid you must try all of the neighborhoods and Malasana is not to be missed.
Written June 9, 2017
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skankis
1,491 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
Madrid has many areas famous for incredible nightlife.
But Malasaña is surely its epicentre.
Plaza after plaza and street after street of bars , restaurants and clubs.
Where on earth do sooooo many people come from.
Streets are absolutely inundated with folk having a good time Till very very late.
I absolutely love this area.
But Malasaña is surely its epicentre.
Plaza after plaza and street after street of bars , restaurants and clubs.
Where on earth do sooooo many people come from.
Streets are absolutely inundated with folk having a good time Till very very late.
I absolutely love this area.
Written February 9, 2017
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CarmenXOXO
Naples, Italy81 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
Malasaña is the area of the movida Madrileña.
We had a nice stay in a hostel in that area. It was sooo good.
I love Malasaña, so many people, people of every sort, I felt alive in those callecitas, life begins after 11 o'clock in the morning and ends at 6 a.m.
It was a great experience.
I love how Spanish people live! That's how I want to live!
We had a nice stay in a hostel in that area. It was sooo good.
I love Malasaña, so many people, people of every sort, I felt alive in those callecitas, life begins after 11 o'clock in the morning and ends at 6 a.m.
It was a great experience.
I love how Spanish people live! That's how I want to live!
Written September 21, 2015
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Anyone know a good, inexpensive nail salon in Malasaña?
Written July 27, 2024
I will be staying in Malasana for 2 weeks in April and will have a rental car. Any recommendations on a safe and reasonably priced parking option? Thank you!!
Written March 19, 2018
Quisiera recomendar un local café chocolatería llamada "Bonbon" que he descubierto y que me parece se merecen todo tipo de elogios: el mejor chocolate a la taza ,100% chocolate, biológico, natural y BUENÍSIMO. Pues no se dónde hacerlo
Written January 6, 2018
Lo más rápido es buscar el nombre y la dirección del local en la barra; al pulsar sobre él, aparece "escribir una opinión", además de las que figuran escritas por otros clientes.
Written January 7, 2018
bom dia, gostaria de indicaçao de um hostel bom com banheiro privativo e que tenha facil acesso a passeios, restaurantes etc
Written November 1, 2017
Olá, bom día, apartamentos San Hermenegildo é um bom hostel , na rua San Hermenegildo, e nao é muito caro.
Written November 4, 2017
voy a ir de domingo a miércoles hay ambiente x la semana x la tards
Written October 19, 2017
En Malasaña siempre hay ambiente.Hay muchas terrazas, la Plaza del Dos de Mayo es genial para tomar algo con amigos, hay un par de pizzerías excelentes, un gallego buenísimo, y muchas cosas más.
Written October 21, 2017
What is the nearest metro station and what metro line, pls?
Written June 13, 2016
Hi, to visit Malasana the route will depend on where you are starting from and what specific sites you want to see.
There are several metro lines that can take you to Malasana and the largest is likely Plaza d'Espana, but you have several choices.
I would suggest you identify the line that is closest to your starting point (e.g. hotel) and the point of interest that you most want to see in Malasana and create your route using the Madrid Metro Map.
Don't worry about making your route until you arrive when you can get help from your hotel staff, friends, or the traveler information at the airport or in the city.
A good link can be found if you search for "madrid metro map".
A good value is to buy the 10 trip metro ticket. The 10-trip ticket is inexpensive and may be a better value than a variety of other options offered by the Madrid Metro.
Thanks and safe travels, G
Written June 14, 2016
Any particular areas (I.e. streets, intersections, points of interest, etc.) of Malasana that you can recommend in terms of high concentrations of pubs/bars and good local restaurants? Or just any individual bars or restaurants you can recommend? You seem to have really enjoyed your experience in the neighborhood! Thank you :)
Written March 12, 2016
Wherever you go in Malasana it will be great experience. I m delighted with the entire area of Malasana. Enjoy !
Written March 14, 2016
Quel restaurant à 2 à Malasana ? Typique , animé et avec de très bon tapas ? Merci pour vos réponses
Written October 30, 2015
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