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Madrid

Madrid is tapas runs, rooftop sunsets, and nights that end way later than planned. Museums, plazas, and cheap wine everywhere — the city makes it easy to go out with friends and never run out of things to do.
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Stadium Tour

Atlético MADRID STADIUM TOUR

1.5 Hours · Tickets Included
If you don't have time for a game, definitely do the stadium tour!
$51 p.p | ★★★★ 4,4 (53)
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Stadium Tour
Display of numerous Real Madrid soccer trophies with the club logo projected on the ceiling in a dark room.

Real Madrid Stadium Tour

Valid 1 Day · Ticket Included
If you don't have time for a game, definitely do the stadium tour!
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$41 p.p | ★★★★ 4,3 (20,056)
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World Experience
Day Tour
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Toledo City Tour & Winery Experience from Madrid

8 Hours · Drinks Included
If you are on an extended trip or study in Madrid, make time for this Toledo Wine tour. Open link on computer for more info.
$128 p.p | ★★★★★ 4,9 (1,083)
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Workshop

Paella and Sangria Workshop

3 Hours · Food Included
Cultural experience along with cooking class. You explore the markets for ingredients first!
$76 p.p | ★★★★★ 4,8 (1,091)
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Unique Tours

FLAMENCO SHOW

1 Hour · Ticket Included
Great evening event if you want a chill night. Recommend the tapas tour option.
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$33 p.p | ★★★★★ 4,5 (9,511)
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The Cooking Clubhouse
Food Tours
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WINE AND TAPAS TOUR

3.5 Hours · Food Included
Great private tour. Good for groups of 12 or less.
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$116 p.p | ★★★★★ 5.0 (715)
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Pub Crawl
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Pub Crawl

5 Hours · Drinks Included
Famous Pub Crawl. Amazing way to meet people and have a great night out!
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$20 p.p | ★★★★★ 4,8 (2,165)
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Day Tours

ROYAL PALACE OF MADRID

1.5 Hours · Guide Included
Was the official residence of the Spanish royal family. The line to buy a ticket is sometimes really long.
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$28 p.p | ★★★★★ 4,5 (1,088)
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Museo Del Prado
Museum Tours
Wide view of a neoclassical building with tall columns, statues in niches, and a central statue on a pedestal in front.

Prado Museum

1 Hour· Drinks Included
One piece of the "Golden Triangle" of art in Madrid. There is not time for three art museums so we recommend this one as the best! The other two are Reina Sofia and Thyssen.
$33 p.p | ★★★★★ 4,5 (9,511)

Attractions

Night view of Gran Vía street in Madrid with illuminated historic buildings and light traffic.

Gran Via

Main shopping area and great area for lunch.
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Plaza Mayor in Madrid with statue of King Philip III on horseback and surrounding historic red and beige buildings under blue sky.

PLAZA MAYOR

Great square right near the best market ever! Look out for a funny Spiderman and awesome street dancers.
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Night view of Gran Vía street in Madrid with illuminated historic buildings and light traffic.

Temple Debod

A 2nd-century Egyptian temple donated to Spain following the construction of the great Aswan Dam. Great spot to come to at night before dinner.
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Maps
View of Almudena Cathedral in Madrid framed by green trees under a clear blue sky.

Almudena Cathedral

Beautiful Catholic Cathedral
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RETIRO PARK

Best park in Madrid. You can take the boat out on the water.
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Shopping

Night view of Gran Vía street in Madrid with illuminated historic buildings and light traffic.

Gran Via

Main street with Zara, H&M and other similar stores.
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Funecarral

Long street that has a bunch fo classic stores and jewelry shops.
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Interior view of a shopping mall with two levels, escalators, plants hanging from the upper level, and seating areas on the ground floor beneath a large glass ceiling.

Recoletos/Castellana

Another great area to walk around. Also has a great mall.
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Interior of a vintage clothing store with colorful jackets, coats, and hats displayed on racks and shelves.

Off Fuencaral

Good spots in the area: Calle de Velarde, calle del espiritu santo, and calle de la corredera alta de san pablo.
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Modern retail display with handbags and accessories on glass shelves against black-and-white geometric patterned walls and a large screen above.

Wow concept

Ton of cool shoes like Adidas and new balance. Also had brands like Sporty and Rich. Sick bathing suits as well. Must go to!
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PdPaola

Best Jewelry store in Madrid. Has a wide range of options.
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American Vintage
Shopping
Modern clothing store interior with folded garments on wooden table and hanging clothes on racks against beige walls.

American Vintage

Expensive but incredible store. "BEST SWEATERS EVER"
Breakfast & Lunch
Dinner

Breakfast

Illuminated Mercado de San Miguel market building at dusk with visible interior stalls and people inside.

Mercado San Miguel

Best food market ever! Lobster roll, chocolate covered strawberries, burgers, and everything in between are so good!
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Cozy vintage-style room with mixed seating, floral and leather chairs, warm lamps, bookshelves, and framed artwork on cream walls.

Café de la luz

Nice sofa area. Good for a snack or quick breakfast.
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Two-tiered glass with iced matcha lemonade on top garnished with a lime slice and edible flower, placed on a marble table.

BRUNCHIT

Chain brunch spot. Very reliable.
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FEDERAL Café

Eggs Benedict slap!! Quick service.
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Top view of breakfast plates with bagels, smoked salmon with onions and cucumber, cream cheese, and a glass of orange juice on a wooden table.

Mazál BAGEL

Fresh homemade baked bagels everyday.
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Acai bowl in a clear cup topped with sliced strawberries, banana, and chia seeds, next to a wooden scoop of chia seeds.

OAKBERRY

Healthy Acai Bowls. Creamy and well presented bowls.
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Entrance of Billy Brunch cafe with a large yellow chick face decal on the window, menu stand, green plant, and chalkboard listing breakfast items.

Billy Brunch

Great spot to do work. Has a night outside area and amazing avocado toast.
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Entrance to Zenith Brunch & Cocktails bar with illuminated sign and warmly lit interior featuring a golden counter and hanging lights.

ZENITH

All day brunch with a very long, unique menu.
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Cozy indoor garden-themed dining area with white wooden partitions, hanging greenery, string lights, and seating including vintage-style benches and wicker chairs.

La Rollerie

The menu offers a variety of both sweet and savory food items and all are freshly made with fresh and seasonal ingredients.
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Cozy restaurant interior with rustic stone walls, colorful string lights, and patrons dining at wooden tables.

La Desayunería

Chain brunch. Really yummy sandwiches.
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Dinner

Modern restaurant interior with patterned seating, round tables set with napkins and glassware, and chefs working behind a green-lit counter.

BAKAN

Very good ceviche, carnitine tacos, cochineal tacos, loaded rib and extraordinary prawns.
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Outdoor seating area of a restaurant with people dining under stone arches and green trees in the foreground.

BAR TOMATE

Top Tier Sharing plates, wood-fired pizzas & meat dishes.
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Colorful open-air bar and restaurant with red ceiling, decorative chairs, tables set for dining, and a back wall filled with bottles and lights.

BEL MONDO

Italian restaurant so good. Please get the desserts!!
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Outdoor seating area of Restaurante Botín with tables, chairs, potted plants, and a brick building façade with balconies.

BOTIN

It is a little pricey but the food is delicious and the wine list is great.
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Exterior of a warmly lit, busy restaurant named NÓMADA with open wooden doors and outdoor greenery at night.

Nômâda

Good quality food. Nice service. They give you the bill before finishing. You have an hour and a half, and they make sure you leave in that hour and a half.
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PINK MONKEY

Southeast Asian dishes with a Latin twist.
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Outdoor seating area of Quintín restaurant with people dining surrounded by potted plants and a large tree in front of a light blue building.

QUINTIN

Inventive Mediterranean food, plus breakfast, cocktails & a deli, in a revamped grocery store.
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Assorted sushi rolls arranged in rows on a rectangular ceramic plate on a dark marbled surface.

ROBATA SUSHI

Most abroad students favorite sushi spot.
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Contemporary dining area with green artificial grass flooring, long white table set with glassware, woven chairs, hanging wicker light fixtures, and large potted plants.

SLVJ

Everything on the menu slaps. Turns into a cool night vibe if you eat here late.
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Double cheeseburger with crispy bacon on a bun, with a side of potato wedges in a small metal bucket in the background.

STEAKBURGER

"The best hamburger in Madrid"
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Elegant restaurant dining area with red and blue velvet chairs, white tablecloths, potted plants, and a blue wall with built-in shelves holding books and stacked firewood.

TEN CON TEN

Trendy cocktail bar-cum-restaurant serving popular Spanish dishes & modern takes on tapas plates.
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Two halves of a falafel wrap with tomato, purple cabbage, and sauce wrapped in branded paper.

VIRA VIRA

The gyros at this place are exceptional. Service is also grade A.
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Elegant restaurant interior with white tablecloths, leather chairs, hanging lamps, and a well-stocked illuminated bar.

Tatel

Upscale restaurant & bar with a vintage club vibe offering an eclectic Spanish menu & live music.
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Outdoor restaurant seating area with white tablecloths under a decorative wrought iron and glass canopy surrounded by greenery.

Numa Pompilio

Italian restaurant with a heated courtyard and a long menu of pasta, fish & meat dishes.
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Contemporary dining area with green artificial grass flooring, long white table set with glassware, woven chairs, hanging wicker light fixtures, and large potted plants.

Akiro

Handrolls with crunchy seaweed, fresh fish and mind-blowing sauces.
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Cozy restaurant interior with hanging greenery and purple flowers, string lights, wooden tables, and shelves filled with bottles lining white walls.

Circolo Popolare

Mid Pizza but great Italian. Desserts are also great!
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Long modern kitchen counter with white and black high stools on a bright blue floor under colorful ceiling panels.

Sala De Despiece

Tapas in a buzzy bar styled like a market butcher shop, with bench & counter seating.
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Must Do Activities
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Must Do Activities

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Stadium Tour

Atlético MADRID STADIUM TOUR

1.5 Hours - Tickets Included
If you don't have time for a game, definitely do the stadium tour!
$51 p.p | ★★★★ 4,4 (53)
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The Cooking Clubhouse
Food Tours
Man presenting a bottle of wine to two women seated at a rustic wooden table in a cozy restaurant with exposed brick walls and modern lighting.

WINE AND TAPAS TOUR

3.5 Hours - Food Included
Great private tour. Good for groups of 12 or less.
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$116 p.p | ★★★★★ 5.0 (715)
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Day Tour
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Toledo City Tour & Winery Experience from Madrid

8 Hours · Drinks Included
If you are on an extended trip or study in Madrid, make time for this Toledo Wine tour. Open link on computer for more info.
$128 p.p | ★★★★★ 4,9 (1,083)
Three young women wearing summer clothes and sunglasses sitting in a rowboat on a lake under a clear blue sky.

RETIRO PARK

Best park in Madrid. You can take the boat out on the water.
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Illuminated Mercado de San Miguel market building at dusk with visible interior stalls and people inside.

Mercado San Miguel

Best food market ever! Lobster roll, chocolate covered strawberries, burgers, and everything in between are so good!
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Best Eats

People sitting and talking inside a café with reflections of the street and graffiti visible through the window.

FEDERAL Café

Eggs Benedict slap!! Quick service.
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Two halves of a falafel wrap with tomato, purple cabbage, and sauce wrapped in branded paper.

VIRA VIRA

The gyros at this place are exceptional. Service is also grade A.
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Elegant restaurant dining area with red and blue velvet chairs, white tablecloths, potted plants, and a blue wall with built-in shelves holding books and stacked firewood.

TEN CON TEN

Trendy cocktail bar-cum-restaurant serving popular Spanish dishes & modern takes on tapas plates.
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Best Clubs

Crowd dancing and celebrating with confetti and blue stage lights at a nightclub.

Shoko: Fucking Monday

Best club on Mondays! We work closely with the promoters and clubs to make sure you are taken care of when it gets overwhelming. Reach out for help!
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Crowd dancing in a nightclub with illuminated triangular rigging and colorful stage lights overhead.

KAPITAL

Huge club with so many floors. Definitely a weekend spot.
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Crowd dancing under confetti and colorful lights at a lively nightclub party.

ICON

Top club in Madrid. We work closely with the promoters and clubs to make sure you are taken care of when it gets overwhelming. Reach out for help!
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Hotels / Hostels
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Hotels / Hostels

Outdoor café patio with wooden tables and chairs under a woven canopy and hanging lights.

THE HAT MADRID

Cheapest option. In Plaza Mayor. Price range $40-$70
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Wide modern lounge area with wooden floors, ceiling lights, green and red armchairs, potted plants, and bookshelves on both sides.

LATROUPE PRADO

Another really cheap option. Mediocre living situation. Price range $50-$80
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Modern indoor bar area with wooden tables, stools, hanging lamps, and plants near large windows.

THE GENERATOR HOSTEL

Great hostel vibes. Has a roof-top terrace with a bar and 2 hot tubs. Price range $60-$100
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Rooftop infinity pool with glass walls and white lounge chairs on a wooden deck under a blue sky.

H10 HOTEL Puerta de Alcalá

Located in Salamanca district, the city's financial hub, and close from the most select boutiques. Price range $150-$180.
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Entrance of INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Gran Vía hotel decorated with a floral arch and a red bicycle with a flower basket parked outside.

INNSIDE

Located next to the Commercial and Cultural Centre with Views of Gran Vía. Price range $150-$180.
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Modern hotel room with a king bed, large windows showing a cityscape, a desk with an orange chair, and an adjoining bathroom.

ALOFT MADRID

Really nice hotel with sick views in a perfect location. Price range $220-$250
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Airbnb

Modern bedroom with a double bed featuring white bedding and blue cushions, wooden floor, built-in shelves, and round wall mirror.

MyHouseSpain

Spectacular luxury penthouse in the middle of downtown Madrid, newly renovated with a lot of love and design, with a large terrace. Book at least two weeks in advance.
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Modern living room with a grey sofa, arching floor lamp, black round coffee table, wall art, and a green plant in the corner.

Heart of Gran Vía

Brand new home that stands out for being on Calle Gran Vía. The apartment is completely new, and with every luxury of details.
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Bars
Clubs

Bars

Colorful indoor bar and lounge with bright neon lights, a mural of a woman with a fruit crown, and a ceiling decorated with artificial strawberries.

CALLE 365

Stylish nightspot with good tacos and cocktails.
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Interior of a cozy pub with wooden tables and chairs, vintage wall décor, and a man walking near the entrance door.

DUBLINERS BAR

A great Irish pub in a cool location.
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Curved black wall menu illuminated with blue neon text listing various shots and drinks in Spanish above a wall with framed pictures and yellow lighting.

ESPIT CHUPITOS

Get any shot that lights on fire. Such a fun experience.
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Cozy bar interior with wooden shelves filled with bottles, a marble counter with bar stools, and warm ambient lighting.

MAUZ

Chill bar with expensive, but delicious cocktails.
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Indoor bar area with wooden seating and tables on sand floor, colorful string lights, and exposed brick walls with teal curtains.

Ojalá BEACH

Good brunch spot but even better post dinner drinks.
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Rooftop bar with people seated and walking, overlooking a cityscape under a clear blue and pink evening sky.

RIU ROOFTOP

Panoramic views over the city are unmatched.
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Colorful neon-lit bar interior with patterned chairs, a wooden counter, candles, and bright neon signs including 'Schweppes'.

SALMON GURU BAR

Unique decor and fun drinks!
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Ceiling with cartoon-style wall murals featuring various characters and hanging string lights.

TUPPERWARE

A dark little bar with fantastic wall art and a great collection of 60s and 70s memorabilia.
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Clubs

Crowd dancing and celebrating with confetti and blue stage lights at a nightclub.

Shoko: Fucking Monday

Best club on Mondays! We work closely with the promoters and clubs to make sure you are taken care of when it gets overwhelming. Reach out for help!
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Crowd dancing under confetti and colorful lights at a lively nightclub party.

ICON

Top club in Madrid. We work closely with the promoters and clubs to make sure you are taken care of when it gets overwhelming. Reach out for help!
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Crowd dancing in a nightclub with illuminated triangular rigging and colorful stage lights overhead.

KAPITAL

Huge club with so many floors. Definitely a weekend spot.
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Interior of a modern nightclub with vibrant purple and blue lighting, a DJ booth labeled FITZ, and LED displays reading BE A LION.

Fitz/Utopia

We work closely with the promoters and clubs to make sure you are taken care of when it gets overwhelming. Reach out for help!
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Dimly lit, modern lounge area with wooden benches, square stools, and warm amber lighting.

ISTAR

Star is an upscale night club known for its Afro House beats. Big abroad spot on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Crowd of people socializing and dancing at a dimly lit club with a DJ performing in front of a red curtain and neon sign.

Malasaña

Great club for Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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Interior of a vibrant nightclub with a central dance floor, illuminated seating areas, and neon lighting.

Barceló Theatre

All kinds of music. Good switch up from the classic clubs. Insane vibes.
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Waves Experience

We work closely with the promoters and clubs to make sure you are taken care of when it gets overwhelming. Reach out for help!
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Large crowd of people at an indoor music festival with colorful lights and hanging decorations.

Fabric

We work closely with the promoters and clubs to make sure you are taken care of when it gets overwhelming. Reach out for help!
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