Madrid Travel Forum

Dear friends,

I'll go to Madrid in october and I'd like to know if anyone knows how much is a taxi from Barajas Airport to Calle Alcala, 269 (Hotel Rafael Ventas).

Best regards!

HOLA, ESTARE EN MADRID DEL MIE 26 AL 31 DE AGOSTO
TENGO QUE COMPRAR UN ABONO DE TRANSPORTE DEL 26 AL 30 Y EL 31 UN ABONO DEL DIA?
Y QUE ABONO ABARCA HASTA TOLEDO E INCLUYE EL AEROPUERTO?
GRACIAS

Hola, necesito saber donde estą un internet point en el centro de Madrid,(Plaza de la puerta del sol y los alrededores) por favor? muchas gracias. Mar

Is there a lost property for Madrid Chamartin train station? If so, what is the best way to contact them?

How much, which airline?
April go, June return
Thanks

I have gotten vouchers for the Madrid card, but don't quite understand when they are talking about what transportation comes along with it -- can anyone tell me if this included all the bus lines? and metro lines? And if the map will be sufficient to get around, or should I look for more?

I have gotten myself a little confused -- are there undergrounds in Spain, or just the bus systems

Where is the best place for shows? And I have read in a few places that Madrid/Barcelona stay up all night (cuz of the heat of the day) so does that mean it will easy to get bus transport back to the hotel? And would the shows be better in Madrid/Sevilla/and-or Barcelona?

I have a "voucher" for my Madrid card which says to pick up the card at the Madrid Tourist Board -- any suggetions on the easist way to get there from Paseo Delicias 26?

Along the lines of taxis, is that the best option for getting from the airport into town -- we are staying at the Hotel Carlton, Paseo Delicias -- would there be a cheaper way that would still make sense? Or just settle for the taxi?

Seems like I read somewhere you don't tip taxi drivers in Spain -- is that accurate? And do you need the exact change? I am not very experienced in taxis, and am going to need them a bit. My Spanish is muy poco, so will that be an obstacle?
I will be there in a few days -- very excited!

or I can just wait until I get there to get free maps?
same apply to barcelona

ty
Daisy

b/c I know using my Bank of AMerica Debit card there is no charge

best, fastest and cheapest way to get from madrid to barcelona?

Hi guys,

I'm thinking about spending 5 days in October in Madrid. Do you have any good tips for a nice hotel where breakfast is included? Is it possible to find a good one for not more than 50 Euros per night? I heard that some district may be quite noisy at night because of bars and pubs, but shurely there are also more quiet quarters not too far off?

Thanks in advance

Toby

went to their web site, but the visitor section is all in Spanish.

I went to the web site, could not understand the words and I could not find a english version site.. not sure if I need to buy ticket or I can just visit the temple for free

Used to be most luxurious palatial Residence, now house Casa De America culture center.

is it worth to go in and check it out? what time do they open?

we will be staying near sol metro, I did some reasearch on both museum, it seems that I should get off on Banco de espana or Atocha , however I have download the PDf from http://www.metromadrid.es/en/viaja_en_metro/red_de_metro/planos/index.html and picked Consult Schematic Map of the Subway Network (PDF format) but I am not able to find the stop

so from sol how do I get there really? I want to go sunday b/c it is free... I will be at the door before 9AM and I think I probably need 3-4 hrs, then I want to go to Centro Arte De Reina Sofia museum, how do I get there from prado?

ty all

From the BBC on line:

<<Strong winds and high temperatures have helped trigger fires across the region. In Spain, the high-speed rail link between Madrid and Barcelona has been suspended because of blazes in the north-east of the country.>>

Is September still fire season there? It is still dry and the danger here does exist well into late October, early November.

Should I be prepared for a possible 'glitch' to my travel plans?

Hi guys,

I'm thinking about spending 5 days in Madrid in October. Do you have any ideas what to do? Will it be worth it?

Are there any possibilities to get out for a daytrip when you don't have a car?

I will also need a nice, not too expensove bed-and-breakfast hotel -- can you recommend one?

Thanks in advance

Toby

I am hoping to see bullfights on the sunday I am in Madrid (or can I see bullfight anywhere in spain? since I am also going to Barcelona?)

anyway I was reading the guide book some say I can get a ticket for 3.5 Euro? I would love that but will I be able to see anything, I am not sure I really need the shade during early april?

how much will it cost for area 8.9 or 10? for me and 2 seniors?

many thanks!!

also what time does it starts?

I went to http://www.metromadrid.es/en site and did saw the PDF version map of the routes, know what I need to get from airport to central area, but how do I know what is zone A B...
also is there like 3-4 day pass type of tickets? and it seems to be as long as the person is over 65 that get just flat rates is that true? even for US people?

please help!!

where there will be no extra exchange fee?
like when I was in UK the barkley...

I want to ask them if I stay in 3 bed private room if age restriction still applies

ty

I have went through several hostels info online and am getting so depressed about it, while for some I may be ok with the age restriction my parents are not. we like hostels b/c we can cook our own meals, can anyone recommand one?

OK, I'd like advice here...for days I've been trying to figure out a way to buy RENFE train tickets from madrid to sevilla either online or by phone. The online system keeps giving me an error message (even though my credit card has been authorized to allow Spanish companies to bill to it), and the phone number on their website is not connecting when I try to call it using my Spring phone card from a home phone. Is this number a toll free number in Spain? (902-24-34-02) That's the only reason I can think of why it wouldn't let me connect.

I know I can buy these same tickets through Eurail, but I will pay significantly more...however, I'm getting so frustrated I'm almost ready to do it! Any advice would be appreciate. Muchas gracias!

Tara

Read this in El Mundo a few months back (ok, I know, I should be reading El Pais instead ...)

http://www.elmundo.es/metropoli/2009/02/04/restaurantes/1233761541.html

Can you recommend any of these places?

Particularly Casa Pepe and El Bonar de Leon look great ... I was thinking of going to El Bonar ... comments?

Hello,

I will be in Amsterdam in January and have a few days to travel, I think I would like to go to either Madrid or Casablanca. I am not sure which to go to, any opinions?

Ciao.

en el mapa del aeropuerto de Barajas no me a paerece en que terminal esta turkish airlines
alguien me podria decir?