Madrid Travel Tips

Located just north of Gran Vía and Plaza de España, Malasaña is a buzzing hub of restaurants, shops, and culture that never seems to sleep.

Madrid may be on everyone's radar for its world-class museums, beautiful green spaces and awe-inspiring architecture.

Forget the mental image you may have of warm, summer days in Spain—it's time to embrace the holiday spirit and winter festivities! Yes, you'll need a winter coat, but no worries—temperatures here are quite mild compared to northern Europe, and there's still plenty of sunshine.

This blog post was originally posted on December 17, 2013 and was updated on January 4, 2023.

Traveling in Madrid, but not sure what to do with your bags? No problemo.