This city has a unique nightlife in the world. Open pubs to go out, dance, laugh, talk, meet new people… Going out here generates culture. Night is made of all colours: minimalist chill out pubs, suggestive clubs, Gothic discos, naughty bars, crazy afterhours clubs and nostalgic dancefloors.
Meeting people: the right place at the right time
Nearly all of us who live in this city have met any of our friends at night. Nearly all of those who have made business in Madrid got their best deals at night. And the same about love, all the couples that have arosen from the Madrilenian night. Maybe that’s the reason why we don’t think of the night as an independent element from our way of life, as it has been thanks to it that each of us have had unimaginable opportunities. There are places in Madrid where people who you would never think of being together get mixed, and that only happens at night. Do you think that’s not going to happen to you? Try to say hello to someone at night, and the conversation will go on and on.
Night birds: the city dreams at night
A large city means that there are night services which help the day develop normally. After the sun sets, many jobs start their working day. Walking around at night helps us find out why the city is always so clean, why we can buy bread every morning or read a newspaper. There are also magical places where artists and bohemians find their inspiration under the moonlight. You cannot miss contemplating Madrid’s sky at night. Listening to a night radio programme, listening to music and feeling the breeze in your air can be the best experience on a sleepless night.
Shows: neon signs
We cannot imagine Gran Vía without the neon signs of its shows. The main street in Madrid, the most newyorker amongst all, has the night as its main attraction. People getting in and out of the cinemas, musicals and theatre plays. The neon signs have lighted the most important shows since the early 20th century. But Gran Vía isn’t the only place that will excite you at night. Madrid is one of the cities in Europe with the best offer of night leisure. It will dazzle you!
Going out: shall we meet?
Why does everyone talk about the Madrilenian night? Maybe because of its restaurants, bars and discos? Maybe because of the areas where you can go from one pub to another without needing to walk over ten steps? Maybe because of the diversity of people who go out any night of the week? Or maybe because we don’t like sleeping much?
Probably spending a whole night with no sleep is one of the suggested activities to our visitors, but the truth is that we don’t go out every night. The thing is that the city is very large and there’s always someone who decides to go out. From the quietest places to the busiest ones, bars, discos, concert halls, ballrooms, storytellers, terraces, and, of course, party at friends’ homes. Haven’t you been invited to one yet?
Sleeping
Charging the batteries! The accodomation offer in Madrid is huge (879 hotels offering 72,546 beds) and is growing every year. Their quality is appreciated nationally and internationally. Recently, some of the most important architects have designed and built unique hotels.
Love: the romantic night
You don’t need to find a special occassion for a romantic walk, but for those special moments you will find the best scenario to feel like a prince and princess in Madrid. Try walking along the pedestrian areas around the Royal Palace, Royal Theatre or Plaza Mayor at nightfall: you will feel like inside a fairytale. If you like looking at the stars while listening to music and having a drink with your partner, look for the bars and restaurants placed at terraces. Madrid may be the best location for a love story.
Dawn: Madrid is waking up
Every dawn is different. Every place has its own secrets and Madrid hides amazing dawns. Madrid’s sky, unique due to its geographical and climate conditions, will show you an unimaginable sight. After watching the rising sun, the tradition forces you to have a good cup of hot chocolate with churros or porras. In some bars you can also order a glass of Chinchón with it. If you made the effort to wake up early (or not to sleep), you will need some extra energy!
The city and the media: midnight in Madrid
Madrid is the centre of the national and even international media. This is the home of many foreign correspondents who inform their countries about our daily life while we are sleeping. It’s also the centre of the national press. And many of the radio programmes that we listen to in Spain and Latin America are broadcast from the city. The night pulse of Madrid is, thanks to the radio, in the ears of millions of people who rest, drive or work at night many kilometres away from here. Madrid spreads over its borders and turns into a place where it’s possible to dream.
Contrasts: biorhythm
It’s possible to get nightlife and rest together. Pubs are ready for the noise. There are areas which are always very busy, that’s why we think that respecting others’ sleeping time is the best guarantee for a perfect night out. Enjoy it night from each of its rhythms!
