The different neighborhoods – Where to live in Madrid?

Here we present the different districts of Madrid and their characteristics. Madrid is divided into several “distritos” and “barrios” each one has its own charm and personality.

The neighborhoods

Chamberí, Malasaña, La Latina, Tetuán, Lavapiés, or Salamanca are the most famous and those that represent the soul of Madrid. You have many choices depending on your budget and what you are looking for. All of the year each neighborhood has his own saint celebration, you can see lots of people celebrating and partying in the streets, you have concerts, shows, cultural and social expositions. This may occur mainly during summertime.

Chamberí

Chamberí neighborhood is known for its architecture and culture, you can find several museums and monuments, as well as terraces and very typical restaurants. It is a quiet neighborhood and very well located to move. The best known metros stops are Iglesia, Gregorio Marañon or Quevedo. For a roommate expect between 300 € and 500 €, and a studio between 500 € and 700 €.

Malasaña

Malasaña neighborhood is the most trendy and alternative neighborhood, you will find a large number of bars, clubs, discos, terraces as far as the eye can see, you also have the Calle Fuencarral which is very good for shopping. If you like to party, you will have a multitude of bars and restaurants at the bottom of your door so Malasaña is your neighborhood! The most known metro stops are Bilbao and Tribunal. For a roommate expect between 250 € and 450 € and a studio between 450 € and 650 €.

La Latina

La Latina neighborhood is very famous for its nightlife and cultural, which characterizes the most La Latina is its charm, its architecture, its popular festivals and its dynamism. It feels great at any time of the day … or the night .., you will meet lots of people there! On Sunday, the people of Madrid spend whole afternoons on the rooftops sipping “tintos verano”.You will find El Viajero, a very famous bar / restaurant.

Salamanca

Salamanca neighborhood is the most chic and expensive area of ​​Madrid, you can find all brands of clothing, luxury shops, starred restaurants on the Calle Serrano and enjoy the most exclusive evenings. Housing is the most expensive but very central and very dynamic area too. The most famous metro stops are Serrano or Nuñez de Balboa. For a roommate expect between 550 € and 750 €, and a studio between 700 € and 900 €.

Tetúan

Tetuán neighborhood is one of the most popular neighborhoods of Madrid, where you can find a lot of shops, Asian restaurants and very commercial avenues. You can enjoy good transport communication with the rest of the city. Consequently, if you have a reduced housing budget, Tetuán offers very affordable prices. The most known metro stops are Tetuán or Alvarado. For a roommate expect between € 200 and € 300 and a studio between € 300 and € 500.

Lavapiés

Lavapiés neighborhood is one of the oldest and most popular areas of Madrid, very cosmopolitan, you can meet more than 80 nationalities, a large number of communities: Muslim, Indian, Asian, Chinese … The gastronomy is very international and diverse. The most famous metro stop is Lavapiés. For a roommate expect between € 200 and € 350, and a studio between € 300 and € 400.