Making it easy to choose the neighborhood that suits your needs the most.
Sol-Gran Via
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The center of all the action and Madrid's busiest district, the Sol-Gran Via area is characterized by its main square, la Puerta del Sol, and the busy Gran Via thoroughfare. Supermarkets, bars and bistros are easy to find in this part of town where rents are higher, reflecting its central location.
Malasana
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Madrid's trendiest neighborhood, Malasaña is home to the city's artistic movement. A popular meeting place with its squares and tapas bars, Malasaña is popular among young people and university students. The Conde Duque cultural center offers a range of activities right in the heart of the neighborhood and, by night, an alternative rock and dance scene comes to life. Prices are relatively affordable in this area.
Salamanca
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Madrid's most exclusive and expensive residential neighborhood is just east of the city center. Characterized by luxurious 19th century boulevards, Salamanca is home to the city's most upscales stores and boutiques, also offering chic bar and restaurant options. This quieter neighborhood offers refuge from the hustle of the city center for considerably higher rent prices.
Chamberi
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Located not-too-far north of the city center, Chamberà offers a quieter, more stately alternative for those looking to settle in Madrid for a few months. The area has numerous cultural attractions, including a growing theatre scene and many plazas to meet up with friends or do some more relaxed work. More upscale bars and restaurants can also be found in this area.
La Latina
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The city's Latin Quarter is a more affordable option in Madrid. The streets of this district are lined with the city's oldest architecture, juxtaposed with the many hip craft breweries and tapas bars in the area. The famous El Rastro flea market is located in this area, and Sundays see La Latina become a hub for the city's best street food.
Lavapies
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Madrid's foremost bustling inner-city neighborhood is home to a wide array of cultures from all over the world, making it a valuable center for cultural diversity which can be witnessed in the area's art and cuisine. A number of good hipster bars and tapas eateries can be found among the best Indian and middle-eastern restaurants in Madrid in this area. Rents are slightly higher in Lavapiés due to its proximity to the city center.
Chueca
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Madrid's foremost gay neighborhood and a real enclave for the LGBT+ community in Europe, Chueca offers an alternative area to live in close to some of the city's best nightlife venues. Some of Madrid's best museums can also be found in this area, as well as wonderful tapas bars and chic eateries. Rent prices are relatively affordable and the community is, expectedly, young and diverse.
Argüelles
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Popular with students and families, this neighborhood is located right against Parque del Oeste. Its proximity to Madrid's main university campus means it is filled with neighborhood shops and bars. Good cafés to work in and fun terraces to enjoy a good wine can be easily found in this residential barrio, cheaper than Chambarà to the east.
Barrio de Las Letras
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This traditional neighborhood draws in visitors as the home of some of the Spain and the world's most important literary figures. Many arts and crafts fairs, as well as galleries, bookshops and jazz cafés can be found in this small barrio. It is located perfectly right between the bustling city center and a short walk to the Botanical Gardens of the city.
