Discover Salamanca’s 34 best spots for your trip in Madrid

StreetXO Madrid

★ 4.4 · 9,455 reviews

Dive into StreetXO, the Salamanca address known for loud, inventive fusion cooking. Share the Korean lasagna and creative seafood plates, then linger over cocktails in a room that stays lively into the small hours.

Norah Coffee & Brunch - Speciality Coffee

★ 4.8 · 9,018 reviews

Join the queue at Norah Coffee & Brunch, the Salamanca spot Madrid diners keep recommending. Settle in for a plentiful brunch, guacamole included, served by an attentive team.

National Museum of Archaeology

★ 4.7 · 28,961 reviews

Walk into the National Museum of Archaeology, a neoclassical landmark in Salamanca that follows Iberian history from prehistory onward. Explore cave art, Islamic pottery and ancient artifacts laid out in clear chronological order.

Segovia and Toledo Tour, Alcazar, and Cathedral

★ 4.7 · 10,421 reviews

Spend a day moving between two of Spain's historic cities on one coach tour from Madrid. You will see Segovia's aqueduct and Alcázar, then walk Toledo's medieval streets.

Casa Dani

★ 4.5 · 12,364 reviews

Head to Casa Dani, the busy market counter in Salamanca that Madrileños swear by for tortilla. Grab a seat among the bustle and share the omelette alongside cuttlefish and other classic tapas.

La Bien Aparecida | Grupo Cañadío

★ 4.5 · 3,505 reviews

Discover La Bien Aparecida, a bright Salamanca restaurant devoted to Cantabrian seafood. Taste the purrusalda soup and perfectly cooked hake, or opt for the tasting menu in the airy dining room.

Mercado de la Paz

★ 4.5 · 11,608 reviews

Wander into Mercado de la Paz, a Salamanca market trading since 1882. Browse stalls of fresh produce, meat and gourmet fare, then grab a seat and eat something from the counters.

Cafetería, Chocolatería, Churrería Manosanta

★ 4.0 · 1,216 reviews

Start the day at Manosanta, a Salamanca churrería where locals line up for breakfast. Dip golden churros into thick hot chocolate at the counter, the way Madrid has done it for generations.

TreZe Restaurante

★ 4.5 · 1,969 reviews

Discover TreZe, Salamanca's modern Spanish dining room led by chef Saúl Sanz. Share inventive plates like fried pork belly and roast meats, guided by a sommelier through the wine list.

Nolita - Coffee & Brunch all day - Salamanca

★ 4.1 · 2,623 reviews

Head to Nolita in Salamanca for an all-day brunch in a buzzing, stylish setting. Share plates like the Korean brioche over coffee, indoors or out on the terrace.

Salamanca

Explore Salamanca, Madrid's elegant grid of grand 19th-century boulevards. Window-shop along Calle de Serrano, admire the handsome facades, and settle into a terrace for tapas among the district's stylish locals.

Utøpico - Specialty Coffee

★ 4.5 · 1,111 reviews

Treat yourself at Utøpico, a specialty coffee shop in Salamanca with a welcoming, community feel. Sip a matcha or chai latte, share a slice of kunafe, and linger at an outdoor table.

Lázaro Galdiano Museum

★ 4.7 · 1,660 reviews

Step through the gates of the Lázaro Galdiano Museum, a grand Salamanca mansion full of art. Move through rooms of Goya and Bosch paintings, medieval armour and fine jewellery, then pause in the little garden.

Quinta de la Fuente del Berro Park

★ 4.7 · 4,242 reviews

Find Quinta de la Fuente del Berro, a hidden green pocket in Salamanca. Walk past its ponds and waterfall, and watch turtles at the little lake.

Las Ventas Bullring Tour with Audio Guide

★ 4.6 · 3,549 reviews

Walk into Las Ventas, Madrid's landmark Neo-Mudéjar bullring, at your own pace. Listen to the audio guide in the arena, then browse the museum's costumes and artwork and try the virtual bullfighting simulator.

Haramboure

★ 4.3 · 571 reviews

Settle in at Haramboure, a stylish Basque restaurant in the heart of Salamanca. Work through inventive plates such as black grouper with sautéed cabbage and marinated beef tartar, then finish with the much-praised flan.

Bendita Locura Coffee & Dreams

★ 4.4 · 5,088 reviews

Settle into Bendita Locura Coffee & Dreams, a stylish Salamanca gastrobar built for lingering. Order brunch from the set menu, finish with the cheesecake and take a seat on the terrace or the deep indoor couch.

Harrison 1933

★ 4.7 · 1,857 reviews

Step into Harrison 1933, a 1930s-styled cocktail bar in Madrid's Salamanca district. Settle into the old-world charm and try a cocktail named after a famous personality, such as Federico García Lorca.

Fundación Juan March

★ 4.7 · 4,684 reviews

Visit Fundación Juan March, a free cultural foundation in Salamanca with an excellent modern art programme. See the current exhibition, then relax in the secret garden among sculptures and jasmine with an art book in hand.

Mint Museum

★ 4.6 · 3,195 reviews

Stop by the Mint Museum in Madrid's Salamanca district, a free museum devoted to money. See banknotes, stamps and old coin-making machines in galleries larger than they first appear.

Berria

★ 4.0 · 821 reviews

Discover Berria, a wine bar and restaurant on Plaza de la Independencia right by the Puerta de Alcalá. Work through its vast list by the glass alongside a straightforward menu of simple dishes.

Linares Palace

★ 4.6 · 2,030 reviews

Tour Linares Palace, one of Salamanca's most ornate historic buildings. Follow a guide through lavish rooms, especially upstairs, and hear the tale of the ghost said to haunt it.

Malababa Serrano

★ 4.3 · 168 reviews

Stop by Malababa Serrano on Salamanca's premier shopping street. Inspect the leather bags that caught passers-by in the window, try a few on, and get help finding the colour you want.

Banibanoo

★ 4.4 · 1,774 reviews

Pull up a seat at Banibanoo, Salamanca's airy Persian-inspired café. Choose a set lunch or a tostada, taste the rice-and-legume dishes, and finish with dessert and lemonade.

L’Entrecote Café de París

★ 4.4 · 2,972 reviews

Discover L'Entrecote Café de París, Salamanca's take on the classic steak-frites brasserie. Sit down to its signature entrecôte with sauce and fries in a traditional French-style room open from lunch until midnight.

Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict

★ 4.7 · 1,960 reviews

Detour from Retiro Park to the Church of Saint Manuel and Saint Benedict. Admire its white Neo-Byzantine facade and golden dome, then step into the quiet, well-kept interior.

Flamenco de Leones

★ 4.9 · 649 reviews

Settle into Flamenco de Leones, a small Salamanca tablao where flamenco and food share the evening. Watch intense live dance and music up close while sampling tapas at your table.

Oryen Coffee & Brunch

★ 3.8 · 292 reviews

Drop into Oryen Coffee & Brunch in Salamanca for a filling meal made with good ingredients. Choose from vegetarian dishes and finish with a homemade dessert free of added sugar.

Bárcena Joyas

★ 4.9 · 18 reviews

Discover Bárcena Joyas, a Salamanca jeweller filled with antique and vintage treasures. Admire pieces from different periods, including bridal tiaras, and get friendly advice if you fancy a ring to bring home.

Goya Social Club

★ 3.5 · 408 reviews

Discover Goya Social Club, a compact techno and house club in Madrid's Salamanca district. Feel the bass through a tight room and dance to minimal and deep-house sets until sunrise.