Weekend in Madrid, what to do/see?

[chef]

Ok, spur of the moment decision, I've decided to take gf chef to Madrid tomorrow for the weekend.

The location was chosen mainly down to flight times departing from Cologne/Dusseldorf and flight travel times to the city.

So, my question is with effectively all day Saturday and until Sunday evening in Madrid what do you recommend to do?

I'm looking for suggestions on Hotels, museums, restaurants, something to see/do etc.

[alreadypacked]

Ok, spur of the moment decision, I've decided to take gf chef to Madrid tomorrow for the weekend.

The location was chosen mainly down to flight times departing from Cologne/Dusseldorf and flight travel times to the city.

So, my question is with effectively all day Saturday and until Sunday evening in Madrid what do you recommend to do?

I'm looking for suggestions on Hotels, museums, restaurants, something to see/do etc.

See the safe in your hotel, that's where you put your wallet. Just bring what money you need out with you.

HTH

[FiveTimes]

depending where you are stopping, go to plaza mayor for a nice beer and people viewing.

Get the underground to Santiago Bernabeu for a visit around the stadium - it was about 16e when we went.

We stopped in a nice hotel just off Grand Via.

If you are stopping on or around grand via then get the train from the airport to the main street. It will cost a couple of euro.
We got a taxi and it cost us best part of 70 ! We learnt a lesson for the return journey

[singhr]

My advice would be to leave the Tripe (Tripas) to the locals. I ordered in a small home style restaurant and then had to try and hold it down while the owner stood over me smiling.

[ChrisPackit]

I heard from a friend that there's an aeroplane that's been converted into a Lap Dancing club. How Cool !!!

Not sure if the missus would be too up for it though ...

[RichardCranium]

I heard from a friend that there's an aeroplane that's been converted into a Lap Dancing club. How Cool !!!

Not sure if the missus would be too up for it though ...

Does she prefer to work in more conventional venues?

[PRC1964]

If you like a bit of art, try Thyssen-Bornemisza or the Prado.

Sunday morning you could head over to El Rastro but do keep a close eye on your wallet.

[northernladuk]

Does she prefer to work in more conventional venues?

and if conventional is still too good the side road going down from Grand Trip by the side of the Macdonalds is where the local ladies earn a bit of extra cash.....

erm.. apparently

[Mich the Tester]

If you like a bit of art, try Thyssen-Bornemisza or the Prado.

Sunday morning you could head over to El Rastro but do keep a close eye on your wallet.

For modern art, go to the Reina Sofia Museum. Whatever you like, Guernica's worth seeing.

[Paddy]

and if conventional is still too good the side road going down from Grand Trip by the side of the Macdonalds is where the local ladies earn a bit of extra cash.....

erm.. apparently

Take a look at Google Street View

33 Calle de San Dalmacio, Madrid