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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 32 MIN

Where to stay in Madrid: neighbourhood guide

from The Making of Madrid · host Felicity Hughes

To get the best out of a stay in Madrid, it's important to stay in the right area. This episode covers the advantages and disadvantages of all the main barrios (neighbourhoods), so you can make an informed decision. It's an honest guide, so there are a couple of areas I recommend avoiding, but you'll have to listen to find out where they are. Visit my website and subscribe for a FREE copy of Madrid Beyond the Guidebook⁠⁠https://shr.pn/tiNH⁠⁠To support the Making of Madrid, consider buying a copy of ⁠⁠Quiet Madrid⁠⁠⁠, my guide to the city's tranquil spaces in hidden places. You can also⁠ leave a tip⁠ to show your support.Or you could buy one of my ⁠⁠⁠audio tours on Voicemap⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for my ⁠⁠newsletter to get a free copy of Madrid Beyond the Guidebook⁠⁠(visit themakingofmadrid.com if you can't use these links)

To get the best out of a stay in Madrid, it's important to stay in the right area. This episode covers the advantages and disadvantages of all the main barrios (neighbourhoods), so you can make an informed decision. It's an honest guide, so there are a couple of areas I recommend avoiding, but you'll have to listen to find out where they are. Visit my website and subscribe for a FREE copy of Madrid Beyond the Guidebook⁠⁠https://shr.pn/tiNH⁠⁠To support the Making of Madrid, consider buying a copy of ⁠⁠Quiet Madrid⁠⁠⁠, my guide to the city's tranquil spaces in hidden places. You can also⁠ leave a tip⁠ to show your support.Or you could buy one of my ⁠⁠⁠audio tours on Voicemap⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for my ⁠⁠newsletter to get a free copy of Madrid Beyond the Guidebook⁠⁠(visit themakingofmadrid.com if you can't use these links)

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