Blog SLEEP'N Atocha

Below, we reveal the best street art in Madrid.

Madrid isn’t just about El Rastro, and although it remains one of the most traditional and popularstreet markets, the range of options available in the capital in recent years has been incredible and caters to all tastes. At the weekends, the city is filled with colourful and alternative venues, not just for shopping but also for enjoying concerts, food and an after-dinner drink with friends.

Let’s dance and celebrate the masquerade, the pantomime, the joy and the hustle and bustle. Welcome to Carnival. Welcome to Madrid. What will you dress up as? Below, we reveal some of the many activities the capital has in store for you this Carnival.

Today we’re revealing the hidden gems where you can lose yourself whilst shopping. Just round the corner from the SLEEP’N Atocha hostel is one of Madrid’s most charming shopping areas, right in the Barrio de las Letras.

"Shopping in Madrid" is what we’re suggesting in this post. Hidden away in the Chueca, Malasaña and Fuencarral neighbourhoods is a huge variety of shops where you can make the most of the sales in the capital.

Today we’ve put together 7 easy pranks to help you have a really fun 28 December

Since 24 November, we’ve been able to see the capital all lit up, shop windows advertising Christmas, and the centre of Madrid teeming with people flocking to the traditional stalls in search of Christmas decorations.

Today we’ve put together 5 original ideas for things to do in Madrid to kick off December in the most fun and unique way possible.

The Christmas lights in Madrid will be switched on on 24 November and will be lit for 256 hours – no more, no less – although it is true that, whilst they will be on for longer, they will consume less energy.

Madrid Río is a vast leisure and cultural hub, not only because of the historic monuments and leisure and cultural facilities it houses, but also because it serves as a vantage point from which to admire and experience Madrid’s historic sights.