Travel Tips For Madrid Please

Zara77

Hi Everyone
My family and i are going to Madrid in July. I would love some tips about travelling around,food and things to do inexpensively. We are a family of five with teens. Any hotels recommendations that are reasonable would be great.
I am at a loss about how much food will cost-are there cheaper places to eat or supermarkets.
Thank you inadvance for any tips.
zara

Zara77

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shaunskankdog

110 degrees, sun cream...wikitravel,wikipedia, loads to see and do like in many capitals. I went a few years ago in March in shorts and t shirt at 80 degrees. July is scorching. I think you will have many replies, you have a few month yet lol.

benjus

Madrid is a great city. The easiest way to get around is to get one of these: http://www.metromadrid.es/en/viaja_en_metro/tarifas/abonos/contenido02.html

For eating out on a budget there's a chain called Museo del Jamon, a kind of fast-food tapas place. The food is pretty good and cheaper than average.

fiscalfreckles

The metro is very cheap & efficient, and a good way to get into the city from the airport (check the nearest stop to your hotel).
We managed to eat quite cheaply, just a case of looking around & comparing menus before you decide where to sit down. Generally, a set "menu de dias" at lunchtime is the best value, often including drinks.
Musea del Jamon is fantastic for snacky meals/sandwiches and feels very Spanish.
There is lots to see just walking around, especially in the old quarter (Puerta del Sol & Plaza Mayor) & parks (The Parque del Retiro is lovely).
Some of the museums have days when entry is free, so check that for the dates you are going.
I'm sorry, I can't remember the name of our hotel as it was a few years ago, but will post it if I find it!
Have a lovely time.

Dunroamin

Make sure you book a hotel with air conditioning as it will be HOT!

Remember that many galleries and museums close on a Monday.

Will you be staying long enough to have time to make a trip or two out of the city as there are several places within easy reach

Zara77

Thanks for the replies so far,will check out the chain tapas place. We are there for 5 days,so trying to fill the days and don't want to miss anything major. Have looked on wiki,tourist info and lonely planet guides but really wanted moneysaving ways to do the city.
thanks again, any other tips welcome. Zara:cool:

shaunskankdog

Zara77 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies so far,will check out the chain tapas place. We are there for 5 days,so trying to fill the days and don't want to miss anything major. Have looked on wiki,tourist info and lonely planet guides but really wanted moneysaving ways to do the city.
thanks again, any other tips welcome. Zara:cool:

http://www.fodors.com/news/story_4082.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g187514-c104194/Madrid:Spain:Money.Saving.Tips.For.Spain.html

Madrid is fantastic