Where to live in Madrid

Recently Madrid has become one of the most active and innovative capitals in Europe. From art exhibitions to nightlife, right now it is the place to be. It is full of young people and has become the centre for the global gay community, thanks to new laws on civil rights and same-sex marriages. Finding accommodation is not a problem and is affordable. Public transport is good and efficient. The underground system is one of the best in Europe, on a par with those in Paris and London. Traffic runs smoothly most of the day, but can be a problem in the rush hours. Madrid is a wonderful city to live in, whether for a few months or several years.
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Arguelles- Moncloa

Moving north from Plaza De Espana, you will find Calle de la Princesa, a street that will take you to Argelles and then on to Moncloa. The first of these... area details

Chamberi, Nuevos Ministerios

This area, situated north of the centre, is a middle-income zone. The architecture is functional and not very impressive. Here there are mainly four or five-storey buildings, sometimes with balconies,... area details

Chueca

Situated north of the most famous street in Madrid, the Gran Via, that runs from Plaza de la Cibeles to Plaza de Espana, Chueca offers a good glimpse of the... area details

Cuatro Caminos

Many students chose Cuatro Caminos as the place to live. This is because it is close to the two important universities in Madrid, la Universidad Complutence in Moncloa, and the... area details

Goya

Near Salamanca and Retiro, Goya is second only to Salamanca for elegance and opulence. Inhabitated mainly by middle to high-income residents it offers a plenty of shops and malls; one... area details

La Latina

Close to the wonderful Plaza Mayor this district is the real ancient centre of Madrid. Here you will be able to get a glimpse of how the city developed from... area details

Lavapies

Situated between Plaza Tirso de Molina and Plaza Lavapies (both have underground stations), and La Latina and the Atocha railway station. Once Madrid's Jewish district, today Lavapies is inhabited mainly... area details

Malasana

Once one of the most dangerous districts in Madrid, it has had a recent renaissance. Many new bars, small clubs and restaurants have opened lately, most of them around Plaza... area details

Opera, Palacio Real

This area is situated at the end of the important Calle Arenal, one of Madrid's main shopping streets, which starts at Puerta Del Sol and ends in Plaza Isabel II.... area details

Pacifico-Atocha

This area is situated close to the Retiro park. Sadly famous for the recent terrorist attack of the 11 March 2004, Atocha, is worth seeing even if you are not... area details