Welcome to Madrid

🗓️ My Class Schedule

Museos: Prado (classical art), Reina Sofia (modern art), Thyssen
Palacio de Cibeles: climb up for great views of the city for only a few euros
Plaza Mayor
Gran Vía: Central shopping street
Templo de Debod: Egyptian temple — gorgeous at sunrise/sunset
Cafés:
- Santagloria (great for using your laptop, almost always open)
- Martin Tostador (best coffee, very close by but limited space and no laptops allowed)
- Drømme Kaffe House (a great coworking vibe on weekdays)
- Mansilla Libros y Café (great for reading)
Neighborhoods:
- Lavapiés — multicultural; Tapapiés festival until Oct 26 (€3.50 for a tapa + drink)
- Malasaña — hip and lively
- Sol — touristy but central
Sunday Rastro Market: cheap treasures, fun atmosphere
Just explore! Walk around central Madrid and discover things

Toledo — 1 hour away, beautiful historic city
Segovia — ancient Roman aqueducts and stunning architecture
El Escorial - beautiful monastery with great hiking in a cute city (1 hour away by train)

Slightly more formal than the U.S., but still pretty casual by European standards.
I’ve been wearing shorts and t-shirts for running, but pants and sweaters/light jackets during the day.

Address: Calle General Lacy, 4 1C, 28045 Madrid

How to get here: 1. Cercanías to Atocha → 5-min walk to my hosue from Atocha 2. Bus from airport → Atocha

I have an extra set of keys so you can move around freely.

You’re welcome to come to Uni with me to read/work (might be a little boring though 😅).

In my experience, not much English spoken in Madrid
Most of my friends are bilingual, so we mix Spanish and English but they’ll switch if needed!
App SpanishDict is super helpful.

Public transport’s a bit pricey for tourists but we’ll figure it out when you arrive.

Nothing in particular! I have an extra towel and you’re welcome to borrow anything of mine.

Last updated: Oct. 19th