Plan your trip
Madrid is well communicated with the rest of Europe and beyond. Getting around is very easy too, since the public transport system allows for a 100% car free time while you enjoy the city.Getting in
You will probably choose to fly in. But you can also catch a train or a bus ride from the major capitals in Europe. Please check below for practical info. From Madrid’s Barajas airport there are train, metro and bus connections. Alternatively, you can catch a cab for approximately 30€ to anywhere in the city Check flights Atocha, in the center of town, is the main train station. Chamartín, in the north part of the city, is the second largest. They are both connected and free of charge by inner-city train (not metro) if you hold a long distance ticket. Check trains Eurolines buses are top quality coaches wih all services offering rides all across Europe Check busesHow to get around
Public transportation in Madrid is fast, efficient, clean, safe and cheap. It will get you everywhere, even as far as Toledo or Segovia. Taxis are inexpensive compared to other European capitals. Taxis take up to four people and will take you almost anywhere inside the city for less than 15€The Metro system is the most popular public transport for Madrileños. It covers the entire city as well as part of the outskirts and it runs from 6 am to 1:30 am every day. You can buy a Metrobus ticket, valid for 10 rides on the Metro or Bus in the city, for 12€ Check lines, trips and other info
Buses in Madrid run all over the city and to nearby towns and villages. There’s virtually a bus going everywhere. They all have free WIFI and they are a more scenic (but slower) alternative to the metro. You can buy a Metrobus ticket, valid for 10 rides on the Metro or Bus in the city, for 12€ Check lines, trip and other info
Commuter trains are referred to as the Cercanías in Madrid, so don’t be shocked because you haven’t noticed the word ‘train’ anywhere in the conversation. Trains run as far as 200km around Madrid and in all directions. The main Cercanías stations are Atocha, Chamartín, Príncipe Pío, Nuevos Ministerios, Sol, Delicias, Pirámides, Mendez Álvaro and Recoletos. Check lines, trips and other info
Where to stay
Madrid has many options for accommodation, ranging from budget to top end. But if you’re looking to meet new friends and enjoy the young Madrid vibe, let us help you feel at home by staying with an IE student or sharing one of our selected cool hostels with other MiM visitors.Find an IE student host
If you’d like to share your stay with one of Madrid’s IE business school students, please check the hosts list, choose your favourite ones, and get in touch with them to reserve your spot!Choose one of these cool Madrid selected hostels
Choose your favourite hostel and then contact them with your name and the reference ‘Madrid MiM Games’, they’ll make sure you feel happy and welcome during your stay.Enjoy Madrid!
You’ll feel at home in Madrid from your first day. It’s an open minded, cosmopolitan and welcoming place for everyone. Chances are you’ll have a hard time leaving! Fun people, street life, great weather, terrific food and nights that end well past dawn! There’s something special in this city…A million things to do
There is something going on almost every day of every week! Check out TimeOut Madrid or La Guía del Ocio, for the most comprehensive listings. La Guia del Ocio (best source, in Spanish) or Time Out Madrid (not so updated, in English)Daytime bliss
You could easily spend an entire day strolling around El Retiro park, visiting the museums along the Recoletos promenade, or checking out the high life at the Royal Palace. To get in touch with the bohemian side of the city, nothing beats a chilled early afternoon around La Latina quarter, the favorite activity of Madrileños on a lazy Sunday. Plaza Santa Ana and the old-school neighborhood of Lavapiés both offer great tapas bars and opportunities for people watching.Never-ending nights
Madrid is heaven for night owls. Discover the main areas for partying and choose where to explore each night. Click for a quick glance of what to expectSpecial secrets
To get a feel for young Madrileños’ favorite spots, check out the places on the map below……![]() | Tribunal, Madrid, España | Tribunal
![]() | Calle Huertas, Madrid, España | Huertas
![]() | Plaza de la Paja, Madrid, España | La Latina
![]() | Atocha Railway Station, Madrid, Spain | Atocha Train Station
![]() | Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas, Madrid, España | Airport
![]() | Estacion de Chamartin, Madrid, España | Chamartin Train Station
![]() | Plaza Cascorro, Madrid, España | El Rastro market
![]() | Templo de Debod, Paseo del Pintor Rosales, Madrid, España | Templo de Debod sunset
![]() | Casa Mingo, Madrid, España | MIngo House Roasted chicken and Cider
![]() | Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid, España | San MIguel market
![]() | Mercado de San Antón, Madrid, España | San Anton market
![]() | Calle Fuencarral, Madrid, España | Fuencarral street hopping
![]() | La Casa Encendida, Madrid, Spain | Casa Encendida cultural center
![]() | Círculo de Bellas Artes, Madrid, España | Circulo de Bellas Artes
![]() | The Penthouse, Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid, Spain | Pehnthouse terrace bar
![]() | Hotel De Las Letras, Gran Vía, Madrid, Spain | Hotel de Las Letras terrace bar
![]() | Parque del Retiro, Madrid, España | Parque de El Retiro
![]() | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Avenida de Concha Espina, Madrid, España | Bernabeu Stadium - Real Madrid soccer field
![]() | El Tigre, Madrid, Spain | El Tigre
![]() | CaixaForum Madrid, Paseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain | Vertical Garden