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In the heart of Madrid, close to Atocha Station and the Art Triangle with the Prado, Thyssen, and Reina Sofia museums. The area features Calle Huertas and is known for its literary history, with writers like Cervantes and Lope de Vega having lived here.

In the heart of Madrid, close to Atocha Station and the Art Triangle with the Prado, Thyssen, and Reina Sofia museums. The area features Calle Huertas and is known for its literary history, with writers like Cervantes and Lope de Vega having lived here.

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Top things to do in Letras

  • Maestro Churrero in Letras, Madrid

    Maestro Churrero

    4.4 · 13.3k
    Chocolate Shop

    Hot chocolate with churros donuts, including filled options, to eat at outdoor seats or take away.

    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 10:30 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Librería Desnivel in Letras, Madrid

    Librería Desnivel

    4.8 · 2.1k
    Bookstore

    A bookstore specializing in books, manuals, and guides about mountains, travel, and adventure.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Alphaville vintage shop in Letras, Madrid

    Alphaville vintage shop

    4.8 · 430
    Flea Market
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM

Where to eat & drink in Letras

  • CEBO Madrid in Letras, Madrid

    CEBO Madrid

    Michelin
    Spanish· €100+

    Located inside the luxurious and centrally located Hotel Urban, CEBO is run by Javier Sanz and Juan Sahuquillo, two young chefs who have enjoyed considerable success at their restaurants in Casa-Ibáñez (Cañitas Maite Gastro and Oba-). In…

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Wed–Fri
    1:30 PM – 2:45 PM, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    1:30 PM – 2:45 PM, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Salmon Guru - A Contracorriente in Letras, Madrid

    Salmon Guru - A Contracorriente

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· €10-20

    Adventurous international dishes are served alongside funky cocktails at this dark, retro-style bar.

    Mon–Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    4 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Devil’s Cut in Letras, Madrid

    Devil’s Cut

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    Devil's Cut is the first European project –and one of his biggest– of cocktail icon Shingo Gokan. The bar concept follows the transformation of an angel into a demon. A trip inspired by Gokan's life and professional journey from Angel's…

    Mon–Thu
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 2 AM
  • Santos y Desamparados in Letras, Madrid

    Santos y Desamparados

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    Unique mixed drinks served in a cozy, subdued watering hole with a moody atmosphere.

    Mon
    8 PM – 3 AM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu
    8 PM – 3 AM
    Fri
    8 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sat
    8 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    8 PM – 3 AM
  • Calle 365 l Discoteca Madrid in Letras, Madrid

    Calle 365 l Discoteca Madrid

    4.8 · 13.9k
    Nightclub· €10-20

    Stylish nightspot with a bohemian ambiance producing imaginative cocktails & tacos.

    Mon–Thu
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Fri
    6 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 3 AM
  • Lovo Cocktail Bar Madrid in Letras, Madrid

    Lovo Cocktail Bar Madrid

    4.7 · 2.3k
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    A cocktail bar in Madrid known for its creative, imaginative, and well-presented drinks, offering a unique and immersive experience.

    Mon–Thu
    12 AM – 5 AM, 7 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 AM – 5 AM, 6 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 AM – 6 AM, 6 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 AM – 6 AM, 7 PM – 12 AM
  • Yugo The Bunker in Letras, Madrid

    Yugo The Bunker

    Michelin
    Japanese· $$$$

    If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of Japan’s traditional pubs (izakayas), you’ll be pleasantly surprised by Yugo, which replicates the feel of this typical aspect of Japanese daily life.

    Website
  • La Santoría Cocktail Bar in Letras, Madrid

    La Santoría Cocktail Bar

    4.8 · 1.3k
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    Innovative, artisanal cocktails & bar bites are served at this cozy bar with eclectic decor.

    Mon–Thu
    7 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    7 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    7 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    6 PM – 1 AM
  • Matilda Café Barrio de Las Letras in Letras, Madrid

    Matilda Café Barrio de Las Letras

    4.7 · 2.2k
    Breakfast· €10–20

    Hipster stop serving tortillas, pasta & coffee, with vintage clothes for sale & street-side seating.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    9 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 3 PM
  • The Room Madrid in Letras, Madrid

    The Room Madrid

    4.6 · 3.2k
    Nightclub· €10–20

    A small venue in Madrid that offers drinks and shisha.

    Mon–Thu
    5 PM – 3 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sun
    5 PM – 3 AM
  • Umami Specility Coffee in Letras, Madrid

    Umami Specility Coffee

    4.6 · 2.1k
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A coffee shop known for its coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, Açaí bowls, and cinnamon rolls, offering breakfast and lunch in a lively atmosphere with outdoor seating.

    Mon–Thu
    7:30 AM – 8 PM
    Fri
    7:30 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Pub illustration for Pub El Pirata

    Pub El Pirata

    4.5 · 3.3k
    Pub· €10–20

    Lively, unpretentious bar serving up cocktails & beers alongside an array of reggaeton, urban & pop.

    Mon–Wed
    9 PM – 3 AM
    Thu
    7 PM – 3 AM
    Fri
    7 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sat
    7 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sun
    7 PM – 3 AM
  • Feliz Coffee to Stay in Letras, Madrid

    Feliz Coffee to Stay

    4.6 · 1.7k
    Café & Bakery· €1–10

    Quaint cafe with outdoor benches making hot & cold coffee & specialty drinks, plus baked goods.

    Mon
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Tue
    8 AM – 5 PM
    Wed
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Thu
    8 AM – 4:30 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 1:30 AM

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Map of Letras with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1CEBO Madrid
  2. 2Salmon Guru - A Contracorriente
  3. 3Devil’s Cut
  4. 4Santos y Desamparados
  5. 5Maestro Churrero
  6. 6Librería Desnivel
  7. 7Alphaville vintage shop
  8. 8Calle 365 l Discoteca Madrid
  9. 9Lovo Cocktail Bar Madrid
  10. 10Yugo The Bunker

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