4 Days in Madrid | A Local’s Guide to the City’s Heartbeat
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4 Days in Madrid | A Local’s Guide to the City’s Heartbeat
Valentina Vanegas
Madrid is a city that embraces both the modern and the traditional, a metropolis that pulses with energy while maintaining its deep-rooted Spanish charm. From world-class museums and historic palaces to vibrant neighborhoods and flavorful tapas, Madrid offers something for every traveler. This 4-day guide is designed to help you experience the best of the city, providing detailed recommendations for must-see sights and exceptional dining options. Whether you're seeking budget-friendly eats, fine dining, or vegan delights, this itinerary will immerse you in Madrid's soul, while offering insider tips for a truly authentic experience.
In this guide you'll find:
🤯 70+ locals-only recommendations, including food and drink, viewpoints, museums and MORE
🗺️ An interactive map so you can see which places are nearby
👀 Tips and tricks that will be useful and 100% needed if it’s your first time visiting
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Here I´ll give you a few accommodation options so you can choose what fits best for you.
Hotels
The Hat Madrid is a trend, eco-friendly hostel which offers both dorms and private rooms, featuring chic, minimalist decor. The rooftop terrace is a highlight, offering great views of the city and a social atmosphere ideal for meeting fellow travellers. It´s also just a short walk form Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, making it an excellent base for exploring Madrid´s main attractions. Rooms start from €20-40 per night for dorm beds and €80-100 for private rooms.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Valentina Vanegas
🌍I’m a Madrid-based travel enthusiast. After living in Madrid, Virginia, Vienna and Buenos Aires I am ready to share with you everything I’ve learned.
⏳My guides focus mostly on short 24-48 hours trips and how to get the most out of your quick getaways in every city.
❤️ I’m a good fit for people who are solo traveling or with their soulmate, who like to explore the most in a short period of time and who like visiting all the picture perfect places and trying good restaurants without paying excesive money.
❌ I’m not a good fit for people that like relaxing vacations or who are traveling with their family :(
❓Ask me anything you want to know about my trips and tips!
📍Currently: Madrid, Spain
🌍 Visited 20+ countries
☕️ Coffee lover
📸 Married to a photographer, so I live the “capture the perfect pic” life
What's included
Digital Map
Fully interactive, digital map for finding places nearby
71 places
71 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
5 links
5 links from the creator to go even deeper with more info
DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Toledo, Spain
Segovia, Spain
Madrid, Spain
FOCUSES AND THEMES
Backpacker
Car-free
Couples
Business
Digital Nomads
Groups
LGBTQ+
Female Solo
Vegan
Vegetarian
Architecture
Boutique
Budget
Foodie
History
Luxury
Outdoors
Coffee
Design
People & Culture
Photography
Romantic
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Itineraries typically include day-by-day plans, with food, lodging and activity recommendations for each day.
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