Where can I walk at night in Madrid?

The best neighborhoods to stroll around by night: La Latina, Las Letras and Madrid de los Austrias. In Madrid, there are many amazing rooftop bars where you can watch the sunset and the wonderful views while sipping a cocktail. We recommend you the Terraza de Santo Domingo (open from April to November).



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Compared with the other major cities on the crime rate index, Madrid is a very safe destination for any type of traveler. It's perfectly safe to walk alone during the daytime and the evening.

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Spain is notorious for great nightlife, and the capital is no exception. Madrid comes alive at night and buzzes with energy until the sun comes up.

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Madrid's Nightclubs Most open at midnight and stay open until 6:00 a.m., although the peak of the party rarely comes before 3.00 a.m. It is worth bearing in mind that things pick up a little later here, so unless you do not mind being the sole person in the nightclub, do not bother arriving before 1:30 a.m.

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Madrid has 26-night bus lines that operate from 11:55 pm until 5:50 am every night. They cover most of Madrid, meaning you don't have to miss any of the amazing nightlife the Spanish capital is famed for. The fares are also the same as daytime tickets, keeping things nice and simple.

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La Calle De Gran Via Literally translating as 'the great way', Calle de Gran Via is one of Madrid's most regal streets. This energetic, busy avenue is covered with freshly painted towering façades, giant superstores and theaters.

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Madrid's metro is efficient, clean and cheap. However, you can walk to most places within the center. It's a great way to get to know the city, and you'll find Spaniards more than happy to point you in the right direction.

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Don't go to a night club before 1am A big night out in Madrid will never begin before midnight and even then, it starts with some pre-drinks at home or a bit of a tapas bar crawl. The night clubs and late-night bars will be empty until 1-2am.

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In addition, Spanish workers typically work 11-hour days, from 9am to 8pm. With dinner at 9pm and a couple of hours of TV, they tend not to get to bed before midnight.

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Most bars and nightclubs are open until 2am or 3am, some even on Sunday night, depending on the area. It's also possible to find bars that are open that late during the week, making it easy to go out for a drink till very late.

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Two Spanish cities make the list, with Barcelona and Madrid in the top 20 most walkable cities in the world.

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The Metro runs from 6am to 1.30am, with trains departing every 2 minutes in the morning rush hour and every 15 minutes in the early hours (after midnight). At weekends, trains are less frequent during the day.

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Additional tips for getting around Madrid As with all major cities, traffic jams can be an issue. Rush hour is usually the worst between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., and between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Plan accordingly.

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You'll find Madrid a fairly expensive city to live in, especially if you are looking for penthouses to rent. The cost of living in Madrid and Madrid real estate is pretty much in line with many other European cities.

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