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Plan your trip

Madrid is well communicated with the rest of Europe and beyond. Getting around is very easy too, since the public transport system allows for a 100% car free time while you enjoy the city.

Getting in

You will probably choose to fly in. But you can also catch a train or a bus ride from the major capitals in Europe. Please check below for practical info. From Madrid’s Barajas airport there are train, metro and bus connections. Alternatively, you can catch a cab for approximately 30€ to anywhere in the city Check flights Atocha, in the center of town, is the main train station. Chamartín, in the north part of the city, is the second largest. They are both connected and free of charge by inner-city train (not metro) if you hold a long distance ticket. Check trains  Eurolines buses are top quality coaches wih all services offering rides all across Europe Check buses

How to get around

Public transportation in Madrid is fast, efficient, clean, safe and cheap. It will get you everywhere, even as far as Toledo or Segovia. Taxis are inexpensive compared to other European capitals. Taxis take up to four people and will take you almost anywhere inside the city for less than 15€

Logo del metro de MadridThe Metro system is the most popular public transport for Madrileños. It covers the entire city as well as part of the outskirts and it runs from 6 am to 1:30 am every day. You can buy a Metrobus ticket, valid for 10 rides on the Metro or Bus in the city, for 12€ Check lines, trips and other info

By busBuses in Madrid run all over the city and to nearby towns and villages. There’s virtually a bus going everywhere. They all have free WIFI and they are a more scenic (but slower) alternative to the metro. You can buy a Metrobus ticket, valid for 10 rides on the Metro or Bus in the city, for 12€ Check lines, trip and other info

Logo de CercaníasCommuter trains are referred to as the Cercanías in Madrid, so don’t be shocked because you haven’t noticed the word ‘train’ anywhere in the conversation. Trains run as far as 200km around Madrid and in all directions. The main Cercanías stations are Atocha, Chamartín, Príncipe Pío, Nuevos Ministerios, Sol, Delicias, Pirámides, Mendez Álvaro and Recoletos. Check lines, trips and other info






Where to stay

Madrid has many options for accommodation, ranging from budget to top end. But if you’re looking to meet new friends and enjoy the young Madrid vibe, let us help you feel at home by staying with an IE student or sharing one of our selected cool hostels with other MiM visitors.

Find an IE student host

If you’d like to share your stay with one of Madrid’s IE business school students, please check the hosts list, choose your favourite ones, and get in touch with them to reserve your spot!

Choose one of these cool Madrid selected hostels

Choose your favourite hostel and then contact them with your name and the reference ‘Madrid MiM Games’, they’ll make sure you feel happy and welcome during your stay.
Meeting Point

Meeting Point

email@email.com
(+34) 915 599 725
www.hostelsmeetingpoint.com

Mad4You

Mad4You

info@mad4youhostel.com
(+34) 915 217 549
www.mad4youhostel.com

Madrid Motion

Madrid Motion

info@motionhostels.com
(+34) 915 313 389
www.motionhostels.com

Room 007

Room 007

reservas@room007.com
(+34) 914 204 481
www.room007.com

U-hostel

U-hostel

info@uhostels.com
(+34) 914 450 300
www.uhostels.com

Enjoy Madrid!

You’ll feel at home in Madrid from your first day. It’s an open minded, cosmopolitan and welcoming place for everyone. Chances are you’ll have a hard time leaving! Fun people, street life, great weather, terrific food and nights that end well past dawn! There’s something special in this city…

A million things to do

There is something going on almost every day of every week! Check out TimeOut Madrid or La Guía del Ocio, for the most comprehensive listings. La Guia del Ocio (best source, in Spanish) or Time Out Madrid (not so updated, in English)

Daytime bliss

You could easily spend an entire day strolling around El Retiro park, visiting the museums along the Recoletos promenade, or checking out the high life at the Royal Palace. To get in touch with the bohemian side of the city, nothing beats a chilled early afternoon around La Latina quarter, the favorite activity of Madrileños on a lazy Sunday. Plaza Santa Ana and the old-school neighborhood of Lavapiés both offer great tapas bars and opportunities for people watching.

Never-ending nights

Madrid is heaven for night owls. Discover the main areas for partying and choose where to explore each night. Click for a quick glance of what to expect

Special secrets

To get a feel for young Madrileños’ favorite spots, check out the places on the map below……

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Tribunal: 40.426187, -3.701103
Huertas: 40.413503, -3.698158
La Latina: 40.412981, -3.711446
Atocha Train Station: 40.406442, -3.690886
Airport: 40.491563, -3.564384
Chamartin Train Station: 40.471880, -3.682930
El Rastro market: 40.410777, -3.707399
Templo de Debod sunset: 40.424208, -3.717579
MIngo House Roasted chicken and Cider: 40.424883, -3.725266
San MIguel market: 40.415379, -3.708972
San Anton market: 40.422047, -3.697554
Fuencarral street hopping: 40.426474, -3.701374
Casa Encendida cultural center: 40.405960, -3.699780
Circulo de Bellas Artes: 40.418433, -3.696687
Pehnthouse terrace bar: 40.414563, -3.701379
Hotel de Las Letras terrace bar: 40.419559, -3.699461
Parque de El Retiro: 40.415423, -3.684236
Bernabeu Stadium - Real Madrid soccer field: 40.452135, -3.688716
El Tigre : 40.420400, -3.698820
Vertical Garden : 40.411294, -3.693568
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Tribunal
Tribunal, Madrid, España
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Huertas
Calle Huertas, Madrid, España
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La Latina
Plaza de la Paja, Madrid, España
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Atocha Train Station
Atocha Railway Station, Madrid, Spain
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Airport
Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas, Madrid, España
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Chamartin Train Station
Estacion de Chamartin, Madrid, España
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El Rastro market
Plaza Cascorro, Madrid, España
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Templo de Debod sunset
Templo de Debod, Paseo del Pintor Rosales, Madrid, España
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MIngo House Roasted chicken and Cider
Casa Mingo, Madrid, España
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San MIguel market
Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid, España
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San Anton market
Mercado de San Antón, Madrid, España
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Fuencarral street hopping
Calle Fuencarral, Madrid, España
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Casa Encendida cultural center
La Casa Encendida, Madrid, Spain
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Circulo de Bellas Artes
Círculo de Bellas Artes, Madrid, España
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Pehnthouse terrace bar
The Penthouse, Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid, Spain
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Hotel de Las Letras terrace bar
Hotel De Las Letras, Gran Vía, Madrid, Spain
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Parque de El Retiro
Parque del Retiro, Madrid, España
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Bernabeu Stadium - Real Madrid soccer field
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Avenida de Concha Espina, Madrid, España
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El Tigre
El Tigre, Madrid, Spain
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Vertical Garden
CaixaForum Madrid, Paseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain