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Madrid Day 3 - Looking forward to going back soon!!

The first appointment of the day was set at 10:30 so I decided to stop at Puerta del Sol as it was convenient from where I was staying and walk from there. Before any walking I went to the famous “la Menorquina” patisserie in Madrid, located in the Puerta del Sol (ask anyone if you can not see it ) to get the their most popular pastry “napolitana”. They are always recently made and taste just great, and therefore this place is always packed with people. From Puerta de Sol I took Calle Preciados, a very popular street for its shops and big department stores, reaching plaza Callao another popular meeting point. From there I walked through Gran Via and took Fuencarral street where the popular Fuencarral market is located, and five minutes later I was at the door of Pop Hostel. This hostel is located between Malasaña-Chueca-Tribunal which is a very popular and vibrant area of the city. It is a small hostel and has a nice atmosphere, self catering facilities and colourful decoration, and also provides tourist information. In the same area is also Ole Internatinal Hostel which is also in the same tune as the previous visited property.They have internet facilities and young helpful staff.

From there I headed to Gran via street again to visit United World International Hostel. I really liked that this place is located between Gran Via and Plaza de España which is another emblematic place in Madrid. They have wooden floors and it is almost like a nice private house, although the rooms can be noisy though as the traffic is huge in Gran Via.

It was time to eat something, and going back to Calle Preciados I then went to the popular “Casa Labra“ to try their famous “bacalao rebozao” or battered cod. This is a place of great tradition and it is always so busy be prepared to eat your food in the street, but it is still well worth it if you like cod.

Next stop was Metropol Hostel, located in Calle Montera which is a kind of red district area but is just steps away from Puerta del Sol. Metropol hostel has a very big common area with a TV and plenty of space to stay around and relax and they provide updated daily information with all cultural events.

The last appointment was at Los Amigos Hostel. I walked there and it took less than15 minutes from the Metropol. As you may have realised most of these places are within walking distance to each other which was great for me. I pass through again Puerta del Sol and went to Isabel II square. From there you can see the back part of the rehabilitated Real Theater. Any one of the two streets that surround it take you to Plaza de Oriente where the Royal palace is located. It is a place that is today closed to the traffic, and ideal to walk any Sunday morning, or to enjoy at night in one of the terraces. The hostel is very cosy and welcoming, with plenty of sunlight and colours. They have a TV room with comfortable sofas and have a spacious eating area with kitchen facilities, and I found them as a very good choice in Madrid.

That was all for the hostels in Madrid. I really enjoyed my stay there and I am looking forward to going back soon!