where to stay in madrid?
Apr 18, 2018, 7:01 am
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where to stay in madrid?
first time in madrid. which of these areas would be safe (travelling with 2 young children), walking distance to most sights and non-dodgy at night?
1. plaza de espana
2. plaza de la cortes
3. monumento a emilio castelar
thanks!!
1. plaza de espana
2. plaza de la cortes
3. monumento a emilio castelar
thanks!!
Apr 18, 2018, 9:24 am
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Stay by Plaza de Las Cortes.
All are safe areas and Madrid is a safe city. Plaza de Espańa is fairly central, but sort of on the periphery of tourist areas, Emilio Castelar is quite far from the main tourist area (but quite convenient for many businesses). Cortes area is very central and a good area to explore from.
All are safe areas and Madrid is a safe city. Plaza de Espańa is fairly central, but sort of on the periphery of tourist areas, Emilio Castelar is quite far from the main tourist area (but quite convenient for many businesses). Cortes area is very central and a good area to explore from.
Apr 19, 2018, 7:02 am
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While I doubt you will be out that late (past midnight) Puerto del Sol and Calle de la Montera can be a bit sketchy late. Ladies of the evening and their handlers. Enough of a crowd of people that I wouldn't consider it unsafe, just a bit dodgy.
Apr 19, 2018, 11:36 am
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I've stayed at the Hotel Sterling Gran Via near the Plaza Espana. Close to metro stops, It didn't require a transfer of lines from the airport, there was a bakery down the street, a chinese restaurant across the street, and close to eateries and stores by a few blocks.
Apr 19, 2018, 12:59 pm
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Apr 19, 2018, 1:38 pm
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That would definitely require a change of lines to get to the airport.
Apr 20, 2018, 2:43 am
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