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Madrid on a Budget
Madrid has something to offer all sorts of budgets. Just because you don't have much to spend, it doesn't mean that there's nothing to do. In fact, you can enjoy many tourist attractions without having to break the bank. Going to the movies, visiting art exhibitions and taking in the most fascinating green areas can cost you very little. Whether it's during the week, or at the weekend, there are plenty of inexpensive things to do in the city.
Royal Botanic Gardens
A botanic garden in the city centre with a selection of more than 5,000 species of plants. Open every day except Christmas and New Year's Day.
La Almudena Cathedral
Impressive cathedral that, together with the Royal Palace nearby, forms one of Madrid’s most popular tourist attractions.
Conde Duque
This extraordinary cultural centre lends its name to the nearby Conde Duque tourist area. Check out the 2022/2023 programme.
Madrid Teleférico
Enjoy Madrid from the air (access via Pintor Rosales and Casa de Campo. Check the official website for Opening Days and Times ).
Círculo de Bellas Artes
Where Calle de Alcalá and Gran Vía meet, here stands this monumental building offering one of the finest views of Madrid.
Spanish Film Library
Films are shown here almost every day at Cine Doré, a cinema housed in a modernist-style building in Lavapiés.
La Casa Encendida
Here the most avant-garde artistic expressions come together in this Neo-Mudéjar building in Lavapiés.
CaixaForum Madrid
This vibrant cultural centre is famous for its temporary exhibitions and its amazing vertical garden.
Microteatro por dinero
Enjoy a new performance format in Malasaña: snippets of theatre in small spaces at affordable prices.
Cineteca Madrid
Audiovisual area of Matadero Madrid, the first and only cinema in the country dedicated almost exclusively to non-fiction films.
Naves del Español en Matadero
A theatre space inside the old slaughterhouse complex designed by Jean Guy Lecat and managed by Teatro Español. See the official 2022/2023 programme.
Tabacalera Promoción del Arte
Unique cultural space housed in Madrid’s Former Tobacco Factory in the Lavapiés neighbourhood. TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION.
Off Latina
Alternative cultural space in La Latina where visitors can enjoy music, theatre and dance.
Faro de Moncloa
Enjoy wonderful vistas of the city from this observation deck. Open Tues-Sun (except for special dates). Don't miss the souvenir store!
Mirador Madrid
Great observation deck at Cibeles Palace, from which you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city.
Artistic Metropol
A polyvalent movie theatre in Arganzuela that specialises in independent films.
La Morada
A multipurpose space in Malasaña that can host all kinds of corporate or private events.
Quinta de los Molinos Espacio Abierto
This new cultural space collaborates with artists and educational centres to offer a programme packed with activities for children and families. See their autumn 2022 schedule.
DON’T MISS
Always Free
Madrid is full of great cultural and leisure activities that you can do without having to spending a penny.
Free on Certain Days and at Certain Times
Free-admission days and times for state-owned museums and other tourist attractions.
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