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<\/p>\nTravel tips to Madrid are a must when planning your vacation. You already have your ticket in hand, passport and luggage ready and you wonder: What will happen when I arrive at Barajas airport? Do not worry because we are going to give you some tips to travel to Madrid and make the most of it!<\/p>\n
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Of course we are going to suggest Far Home Hostels<\/a><\/strong><\/em> because all our locations are right in the center of Madrid, steps away from the most important tourist attractions and also, the comfort and convenience of having a first class accommodation in the middle of the action.<\/p>\n Madrid is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it is a pleasure to walk through its colorful streets.<\/p>\n But first you must land at the airport and get to the city center.<\/p>\n Once you have arrived, you must decide what type of public transport to use to get to the city center. There are several options that can be adapted to any type of budget:<\/p>\n The minimum price is \u20ac 1.50 for a maximum of \u20ac 2.00.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Atocha is the closest train station to Far Home hostels. You can take the Metro Line 1 from Atocha station and it will leave you just one street away from:<\/p>\n Another tip to travel to Madrid, very important by the way, is to inform youself about public transport in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n The city’s Metro system is a very efficient service that has several lines that reach different areas of tourist interest. <\/span><\/p>\n To use the Metro you must buy the Multi card, which is a rechargeable card that allows you to travel in the Metro and costs \u20ac 2.50. For more information click here <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n We recommend that you buy the 10-trip voucher, it costs \u20ac 12.20 and if you are going to use it to go to the airport remember that you will have a supplement charge of <\/span>\u20ac 3.<\/span><\/p>\n Many people from Madrid consider this pedestrian zone one of the best commercial areas in the city.<\/p>\n You will find a bit of everything, fashion stores for men and women to various specialized stores. If you come by Metro, you must get off at the METRO station: Sol.<\/strong><\/p>\n This is another pedestrian zone that is located in the most hipster neighborhood of the city.<\/p>\n You can find stores ranging from Calvin Klein to cupcake shops to recover energy after touring stores.<\/p>\n The prices are quite reasonable and the variety satisfies all tastes. METRO: Sol<\/strong><\/p>\n Located in Calle de Ruiz de Alarcon, 23, 28014 Madrid. It is undoubtedly the most important of all the museums in Madrid.<\/p>\n Open every day of the week at different times.<\/p>\n From Monday to Saturday – 10 am to 8 pm<\/p>\n Sundays and holidays – 10 am to 7 pm<\/p>\n Like many of the museums in Madrid, El Prado<\/a><\/strong><\/em> offers a free admission schedule for all visitors:<\/p>\n From Monday to Saturday – 6 pm until 8 pm<\/p>\n Sundays and holidays – 5 pm to 7 pmHow to get to the center of Madrid from Barajas Airport?<\/h2>\n
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By Subway<\/strong>: Line 8 (pink) from the airport to the Nuevos Ministerios station, once there, take line 6 (gray) to Cuatro Caminos station (just 1 stop) then take line 1 (light blue) ) to the Sol station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLeaving the station you will be in the center of Madrid and from this location you can walk to any part of the city or make changes with other lines if you do not stay in the area.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nTo take the subway from the ariport you will need to buy a rechargeable card that costs \u20ac 2.50.<\/div>\nFor each ticket you pay a \u20ac 3.00 surcharge for the airport fee. Normally a subway ride (single ticket) costs \u20ac 1.50 to \u20ac 2.00.<\/div>\n\n
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Express Shuttle: <\/strong>Another option to get to the center of Madrid is the Express Shuttle or Yellow Bus, it can be taken from any of the terminals of the Barajas airport and costs only \u20ac 5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIt is a direct journey that lasts approximately 30 minutes and upon reaching the city you can choose between 3 stops: O’Donnell, Cibeles and Atocha station.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Express bus works 24 hours, but does not stop at all stations during the night.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Atocha stop only works during daylight hours, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. During the night the stop is in the center of Madrid\u00a0 – Cibeles Stop. During this time slot the bus takes the name of N27 Express Airport.<\/div>\nFor more information about schedules and rates click here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n\n\n
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\u00a0By Taxi : <\/strong>Another option to get to the center of Madrid is the taxi service, it can be taken from any of the terminals of the Barajas airport and it has a cost of approximately \u20ac 30.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\nYou can take the metro to get to our hostels<\/h2>\n
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Tips to move around Madrid<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMadrid is a city dream, its streets, its shops, restaurants and bars make it a jewel that must be seen closely.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nDue to the location of our hostels, all the most important tourist points of the city are at a distance that you can cover by walking without any problem.<\/div>\n\nTips for shopping in Madrid<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIt is known by all that Madrid has one of the best shoppings in Europe.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnother travel tip to Madrid include enjoying the wide variety of shopping centers, boutiques, specialty stores and markets that can meet any type of budget.<\/div>\nWhether you are looking for something typical of Madrid or high fashion pieces, our city will offer you a lot of options that will make you happy.<\/div>\n\nShopping in Madrid is an experience in its own right. Here are some alternatives for you to make your purchases:<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPreciados Street<\/h3>\n
Fuencarral Street<\/h3>\n
Malasa\u00f1a<\/h3>\n
It is the hipster neighborhood of Madrid, full of vintage boutiques and shops, designer galleries and stores, craft beer bars and international food restaurants.<\/div>\nMalasa\u00f1a has everything that is trending in the world, a super fun area that borders Chueca, the gay neighborhood of \u200b\u200bMadrid which is also full of shops with the best clothes of Spanish and international designers. METRO: Tribunales<\/strong><\/div>\nThese are places that you must visit on foot because we assure you that you will have a lot of fun. You can check the Malasa\u00f1a website by clicking here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\nEl Rastro<\/h3>\n
The Rastro in Madrid<\/a><\/strong><\/em> or simply the Rastro is the most popular outdoor street market in Madrid.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nIt is celebrated every Sunday and holiday during the year and is located in the Plaza de Cascorro and the Ribera de Curtidores, between Calle Embajadores and Ronda de Toledo.<\/div>\nEl Rastro is located next to La Latina Metro station.<\/div>\nSunday morning in Madrid means to visit this market where you can find everything. From antiques to handmade clothing, live music and food.<\/div>\nThe atmosphere is super fun and here you will find the most bohemian people in the city selling their unique pieces.<\/div>\nMadrid Museums<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMadrid is one of the art capitals of the world, with museums that have incalculable collections, the visit to these museums should be one of your must-see stops once you arrive in Madrid.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWe can assure you that you will have an unforgettable experience when viewing such important pieces as Picasso\u00b4s Guernica<\/a><\/strong><\/em> or Velazquez\u00b4s Las Meninas<\/a><\/strong><\/em> to name the best known works of art.<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAnyone who travels to Madrid, will realize that it is full of spaces dedicated to art, if you like this world, you will find countless options to visit.<\/div>\nHere are the best options in Madrid:<\/div>\n\n
Prado Museum<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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