Comments on: How to: Enjoy Madrid on the cheap

By: Lauren (Spanish Sabores)

Lauren (Spanish Sabores) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:37:00 +0000

Excellent tips (although I can’t speak on the hostel situation) I would also recommend that people try to venture out of the city center a little to some of the other neighborhoods. I live in the Pacifico neighborhood which is walking distance from Atocha Station and Retiro Park but I feel it has a lot of cheaper options– especially its market (Mercado Municipal de Pacifico) which is a more neighborhood (and cheaper) version of the famous San Miguel Market near Sol.

By: Lauren (Spanish Sabores)

Lauren (Spanish Sabores) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:37:00 +0000

By: Lauren (Spanish Sabores)

Lauren (Spanish Sabores) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:37:00 +0000

By: Carlos

Carlos — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:23:42 +0000

Nice article but needs an update…there are 5 or 6 places where you can eat, drink and have lots of fun for around 6 euros…yes u readt right food and drinks included for 6 euros…fun its as a dessert…

By: abi

abi — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:56:15 +0000

Ive been here before and all i can say is this place is totally awesome! i am planning to coma back here soon..

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:38:34 +0000

def. great tips otherwise, I like Madrid a lot.

I’d like to add in, there’s a nice market within the squares (which are walking distance of each other), I think it’s called St. Antonio’s? Great way to sample lots of cuisine.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:35:06 +0000

I stayed but one night in Cat’s hostel, the WORSE hostel I’ve ever stayed in, compared to the others I’ve stayed in other parts of Spain, Europe at large, Israel and Egypt.
Our private twin room had the smell of garbage, prob. since it was facing an alleyway. The room had a feeling of layer of grime, it was def. NOT cleaned before we came in, there was bits of rubbish on the floor.

We ended up going around the corner to a pension that was maybe $2 extra dollars, got beds, instead of bunk beds, WIFI in the room, a private shower with towels, soap etc.

Cat’s Hostel in contrast has showers that you have to press for water which lasts about 2 min. and just felt dirty. I’ve stayed in the middle east, in “developing” country of Egypt, and even in the cheapest hostel didn’t feel as dirty.

By: Ursula

Ursula — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:12:39 +0000

I wouldnt stay at Cat´s, the NASTIEST thing I had ever been to, and that is saying alot compared to Hostels in South Africa. Go to Ways Hostel or even Mad´s Hostel which is owned by the same people as Cats…

Overall great Ideas! I loved Madrid!

By: Lea

Lea — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:54:13 +0000

So nice to read this – brought good memories back of my year in Madrid!! But should perhaps mention that botellon is technically illegal, so watch out for the police – they can and will fine you if they see you!!

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:28:35 +0000

Thank you for advices!!!! you should post it on traveltipcenter.com!!!!! Again Thank you for that article!!!!! Cheers, Maria =)