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Gay Madrid & the Chueca District
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The area
Neighborhood: Centro
Expansive plazas, local and foreign crowds, street performers, colorful lights, window shopping, restaurant signs promising the best paella, ham, and churros con chocolate- this is downtown Madrid, a collection of plazas interconnected by a network of side streets. Some of these side streets are wide pedestrian shopping routes, and some are hidden, so it's possible to duck in and out of the bustle as desired. The iconic Puerta del Sol is the giant crossroads of the city and a must-see attraction at any time of the day. The nearby Plaza Mayor, completely enclosed by historic red buildings, is an ideal place to grab a bite to eat outside, amidst scores of tables and people out for a stroll. Plaza Isabel II (also known as “Opera”) is smaller and a good meeting spot, and the stately Plaza del Oriente is the front yard of the Royal Palace. Centro can be touristy (pickpockets are unfortuately not unheard-of here), crowded, and sometimes gimmicky, but it is also the place to experience classic Madrid.
How to get there
- Gran Vía • 4 min walk
- Chueca • 4 min walk
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Restaurants
9,834 within 3 miles
Entre Santos Madrid
954
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • European • Spanish
Lettera Trattoria Moderna
1,107
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Mediterranean • European
Santita Virgen de los Peligros
729
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Latin • Healthy
Sakale
2,524
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mexican • Japanese • Caribbean
Zenith Brunch & Cocktails
2,150
217 ft$$ - $$$ • Cafe • International • European
Pizzart Villa Fuencarral
443
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Mediterranean
Mu! El Placer De La Carne
2,767
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Latin • Barbecue
Steakburger Gran Vía 16
3,717
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Steakhouse • Barbecue
Borax
425
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Latin • Cuban
Steak Burger Fuencarral
2,695
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Barbecue • Vegetarian Friendly
Attractions
1,047 within 6 miles
Espacio Fundacion Telefonica
327
0.1 miSpeciality Museums
Iglesia de San Antonio de Los Alemanes
822
0.2 miChurches & Cathedrals
Gay Pride Festival
10
314 ftCultural Events
Humilladero Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
13
339 ftReligious Sites
Convento Madres Mercedarias
1
332 ftReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Edificio Telefonica
158
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Plaza De Pedro Zerolo
13
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Primark
584
0.2 miDepartment Stores
Calle De Colon
5
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mercado de San Antón
2,443
0.2 miFarmers Markets
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4.0
844 reviews
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Very good
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Martina B
Munich, Germany585 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Fun and easy going, this place is filled with young people who want to have fun. Everyone is easy going, its an open and inclusive environment. Just walk around and find a place to eat/grab a drink, then walk a bit more and find the next bar.. loved it!
Written January 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
angelface52786
Miami141 contributions
From what I heard, this neighborhood has been revived in the past years by the gay community...It is awesome, and in my opinion, the best restuarants in Madrid are located in this area. It is right off the Gran Via and it is hip and modern...I dinned at a restuarant called "La Sacristia" and it was the best meal I had in Madrid. Expensive...But given the fact that everything in Madrid is expensive...Well worth it.
Written July 24, 2007
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Yaiza
Getafe, Spain179 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Independently if it’s gay area or not, I would say this street contains some of the best restaurants and pubs and night life in Madrid. It doesn’t get as crazy as they paint it “with travestis everywhere” and that. Just a normal night life street as any other.
Written September 3, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Aquaeyes_94583
San Francisco, CA46 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
The Chueca metro square is a hub for partying starting around 5 pm and picks up speed about 11:30pm until 4 am.
This area is NOT for sleeping. Earplugs, alcohol and sleeping medications don't even make a dent in the noise level.
Great for meandering with wonderful shops , restaurants, bakeries and more, just not for those who REQUIRE sleep unless you're a vampire.
This area is NOT for sleeping. Earplugs, alcohol and sleeping medications don't even make a dent in the noise level.
Great for meandering with wonderful shops , restaurants, bakeries and more, just not for those who REQUIRE sleep unless you're a vampire.
Written March 29, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MHRafols
Helsinki, Finland19 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
We were travelling with 2kids aged 11 and 15 and got a bit worried for liberal neighbourhood. It was not really necessary. With my Basic skills of castellano, we got By everywhere, great Mercado next door, churros for Morning coffee and easily walkable to major art museums, shopping street - I really can recommend it. There are no big hotels which add special flavour. My fav calle de la Liberdad - great restaurants, wine bars of mixed genre.
Written March 9, 2015
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Jonathan L
London, UK60 contributions
Aug 2016
Chueca has become the gay district of Madrid where many businesses are focussed on the gay customer. Indeed, this area has evolved to become a colourful neighbourhood where gay couples now live alongside an elderly population who have lived here all their lives. The area is diverse, tolerant and vibrant and certainly worth a visit.
As the day progresses the area becomes busier and life tends to centre round the Plaza de Chueca and surrounding streets where there are numerous bars, cafes and niche shops. Just sauntering along the narrow streets provides an opportunity to watch beautiful urban tribes pass by.
Plaza de Chueca is walking distance from Gran Via or you can take the Metro to Chueca which is situated within the square itself. This is a popular area and by mid evening it is often difficult to find an empty table at many of the bars.
Just beyond the Plaza de Chueca you can also find the wonderful Mercado de San Anton in Calle de Augusto Figueroa. Here you can go to the bar on the top floor and overlook the streets of Chueca which is particularly wonderful on a summer’s night.
As the day progresses the area becomes busier and life tends to centre round the Plaza de Chueca and surrounding streets where there are numerous bars, cafes and niche shops. Just sauntering along the narrow streets provides an opportunity to watch beautiful urban tribes pass by.
Plaza de Chueca is walking distance from Gran Via or you can take the Metro to Chueca which is situated within the square itself. This is a popular area and by mid evening it is often difficult to find an empty table at many of the bars.
Just beyond the Plaza de Chueca you can also find the wonderful Mercado de San Anton in Calle de Augusto Figueroa. Here you can go to the bar on the top floor and overlook the streets of Chueca which is particularly wonderful on a summer’s night.
Written August 16, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
nadro2010
Coimbra, Portugal359 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
Think Greenwich village if you visited nyc, Chueca is a world of everything. From great gentrified neighborhoods to extreme posh buildings and areas. Shopping and dining are keys to this area. This area caters to the mom and pop atores still but it is starting to fade. Great places for tapas, cheap eats and luxury, great brunches and of course alot of shoe stores. Its a gem that should not be missed
Written February 29, 2016
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Martin S
2 contributions
Nov 2016
It was unexpectedly beautiful right at the center of Madrid. It's bars, clubs and restaurants are all staffed with hot Spanish guys. This is gay heaven! Thank you Gay God!
Written December 19, 2016
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TonyLINY
Bayside, NY654 contributions
First off, this is not a gay hangout. We went there and it was a completely integrated hangout for the twentysomething crowd. Pure insanity no matter what night of the week you go. Crowded, noisy and forget getting into any bar. Luckily, it's safe at night. If you don't mind crowds, this is your place. Others beware.
Written November 17, 2009
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northants90
Northampton, UK2,950 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
I was lucky enough to have a hotel in the Chueca District (Madrid House Hotel - see my review of that hotel which is worth staying at).
This is a vibrant gay district of the city with a range of restaurants coffee shops and bars. The bars are wide ranging in tastes and interests so whatever takes your fancy there will be a bar here to cater for you.
It is safe and has a real party - fiesta - atmosphere to it.
This is a vibrant gay district of the city with a range of restaurants coffee shops and bars. The bars are wide ranging in tastes and interests so whatever takes your fancy there will be a bar here to cater for you.
It is safe and has a real party - fiesta - atmosphere to it.
Written January 20, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Kerry H
Saffron Walden, UK22 contributions
Hi all, were
Planning a girls weekend to Cheuca... I’m trying to find accommodation for 8, with a pool... am searching for the impossible? We’d like somewhere to chill out with a cocktail xx
77VanNess
San Francisco5 contributions
nice formal restaurants in Chueca
EdEllis33484
Delray Beach62 contributions
There are two or three that look very good on Calle Fuencarral, going downhill from Market San Anton..also the Market has a rooftop restaurant that's quite good. Also check out dining in the new hotel (amazing decor, but can't remember name)
mluisa d
Madrid, Spain109 contributions
Siento no poder informar de un hotel en la zona, pues no he tenido oportunidad de hospedarme, sólo puedo opinar del barrio para pasear, de sus tiendas , y sitios de tomar un cerveza, lo siento.
Antinoos
Madrid345 contributions
El Barrio tiene todo tipo de hoteles, incluso de cinco estrellas. Más de doscientos tipos de alojamiento. Y tus mascotas en mucho de ellos son bienvenidas.
Laura F
Madrid, Spain64 contributions
Y por cierto, lo que no voy a tolerar es que me sueltes que con gente como yo así va el país. Trabajo 40 horas a la semana cobrando un mísero sueldo porque me ha tocado una época desastrosa para la gente joven y formada. Tengo una carrera, un módulo, y mientras trabajo me estoy sacando una segunda carrera (con alguna matrícula de honor) y otro módulo más, así que no voy a aguantar que venga un don nadie a infravalorar mi trabajo y mi formación. Si en este país se implantara una meritocracia más de un listo se iba a poner a temblar.
Antinoos
Madrid345 contributions
Se te ha olvidado decir que no ha sido gente de tu edad la que ha creado esta crisis, ni la ha mantenido mirando para otro lado. No te preocupes que, esta gente acabara cayendo y el que más vale y no más tiene, ocupará su lugar. Un abrazo.
Laura F
Madrid, Spain64 contributions
Perdona, pero yo no te he faltado al respeto en ningún momento. He sido bastante educada en mi respuesta, diría yo (más de lo que quizá mereces, visto lo visto) Por lo menos no soy una cobarde y no bloqueo la recepción de mensajes, como haces tú. Tiras la piedra y en vez de esconder la mano te escondes tú.
Yo no me siento por aludida, es más, no suelo salir por Chueca, pero las veces que fui por allí he comido bien y me he sentido a gusto. Vaya donde vaya, me da igual la orientación sexual de la gente que me rodee (público o trabajadores), lo que me importa es el trato y el buen servicio, que para eso me estoy dejando el dinero.
Y mira, paso de responderte a lo de leer un libro, porque no me conoces de nada, y buena cuenta das de ello criticando un aspecto de mi personalidad y equivocándote de lleno, porque no hay nada con lo que disfrute más que leyendo y estudiando.
Así que, simpático, amárgate menos y aprende a hablar con educación y desde el respeto. Si tan culto te crees, demuéstralo a la hora de socializar por las redes.
charly_3333
Alcorcon, Spain281 contributions
Creo que esto es un error. No sé de qué me habla usted.
mamaluc
Buenos Aires3,061 contributions
Hola, cómo puedo llegar rápido y seguro desde el aeropuerto ida y vuelta , en horario de la tarde-noche ? Tengo 4 hs libres entre vuelo y vuelo y me gustaría dar una vuelta por este barrio. Gracias !
Vicealonso
Buenos Aires, Argentina79 contributions
Como ya te dijeron, la forma mas segura y rápida es el metro. Saludos y disfruta.
Alejandro d
Mendoza, Argentina
Buenas Noches! pueden informarme de un hotel lindo en este barrio? Muchas gracias
lucianocristofani
Durbuy, Belgium63 contributions
chueca no tengo idea, seguramente sea ,mas caro, pero en noviciado,, que esta muy cerca, en la calle san bernardo, y calel noviciado , a metros de la esquina, hay un edificio lleno de hostales, el lindo es el abami, 3 planta creo, muy cerca de chueca tambiem, suerte!! saludos desde india!
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Gay Madrid & the Chueca District:
- GAILY TOUR in MADRID - Gay & Lesbian Tour (From $155.44)
- Traditional Paella & Tortilla & Sangría . Cooking Class (From $71.82)
- Learn to Make an Authentic Paella! (From $89.00)
- Chueca Neighbourhood Tour of the LGBT Community in Madrid (From $95.41)
- Hidden Corners of Madrid: Private Walking Tour (From $164.74)
- Hotels near Gay Madrid & the Chueca District:
- (0.01 mi) Le Petit Palu
- (0.01 mi) Apartamentos Petit Trianon
- (0.01 mi) Fuencarral
- (0.01 mi) Stylish apartment in the center of Madrid
- (0.01 mi) APARTAMENTO ESTILOSO EN EL CENTRO DE MADRID
- Restaurants near Gay Madrid & the Chueca District:
- (0.02 mi) Tekkel Hot Dogs
- (0.03 mi) La Tita Rivera
- (0.03 mi) El 3 de Galdos
- (0.03 mi) La Probeta - La Tita Lab
- (0.03 mi) Bellamia Heladeria
- Attractions near Gay Madrid & the Chueca District:
- (0.13 mi) Espacio Fundacion Telefonica
- (0.10 mi) A Punto Cooking School
- (0.07 mi) La Paca Cafe Bar
- (0.10 mi) BarCo
- (0.15 mi) Iglesia de San Antonio de Los Alemanes