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A lively area in the center of Madrid, known for its youthful culture and proximity to popular neighborhoods like Malasaña and Chueca. The famous Complutense University of Madrid is located here, with San Bernardo Street marking the site of the old Jesuit Novitiate.

A lively area in the center of Madrid, known for its youthful culture and proximity to popular neighborhoods like Malasaña and Chueca. The famous Complutense University of Madrid is located here, with San Bernardo Street marking the site of the old Jesuit Novitiate.

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  • Sambhad the cocktail barSambhad the cocktail barCocktail Bar
  • Siniestro Café de EspecialidadSiniestro Café de EspecialidadCoffee Shop
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Universidad

  • Mostenses Market in Universidad, Madrid

    Mostenses Market

    ★ 4.3 · 8.1k
    Market

    Low-key indoor marketplace with merchants offering fresh produce, seafood, meat & more.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Marilians Records in Universidad, Madrid

    Marilians Records

    ★ 4.7 · 461
    Record Store
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Universidad

  • Frutas Prohibidas in Universidad, Madrid

    Frutas Prohibidas

    ★ 4.8 · 12.2k
    Brunch· €10–20

    A cozy cafe known for its plant-based brunch, including vegan egg dishes, acai bowls, and specialty coffee.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Sambhad the cocktail bar in Universidad, Madrid

    Sambhad the cocktail bar

    ★ 4.8 · 1.4k
    Cocktail Bar· €1-10

    A small, cozy cocktail bar near Gran Via in Madrid, known for its diverse selection of cocktails, including mojitos and passion fruit drinks, served with accompanying tapas.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Wed–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Siniestro Café de Especialidad in Universidad, Madrid

    Siniestro Café de Especialidad

    ★ 4.9 · 489
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    A cozy cafe in Madrid's Malasana district, known for its specialty coffee, cinnamon rolls, carrot cake, and toast, with an eclectic ambiance and queer photography books.

    Mon
    9 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 7 PM
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Bar Mala Mujer in Universidad, Madrid

    Bar Mala Mujer

    ★ 4.9 · 230
    Bar· €1–10
    Mon–Thu
    7 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    7 PM – 2:30 AM
    Sat
    7 PM – 2:30 AM
    Sun
    7 PM – 12 AM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Nice To Meet You Restaurant & Lounge in Universidad, Madrid

    Nice To Meet You Restaurant & Lounge

    ★ 4.7 · 4.8k
    Mediterranean· €10–50

    Chic, polished eatery & terrace bar with panoramic city views from the 14th floor of the Dear Hotel.

    Mon–Thu
    3 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    1 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    1 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    3 PM – 12 AM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Bar Musty in Universidad, Madrid

    Bar Musty

    ★ 4.7 · 507
    Bar· €10–20
    Map ↗
  • Be Banh mi - Es Vietnam in Universidad, Madrid

    Be Banh mi - Es Vietnam

    ★ 4.8 · 2.5k
    Vietnamese· €10-20
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao in Universidad, Madrid

    Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao

    ★ 4.8 · 1.0k
    Chinese· €10-20
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Bar "Menuda History" in Universidad, Madrid

    Bar "Menuda History"

    ★ 4.8 · 774
    Brewpub· €1–10

    A rock music bar near Plaza España metro station, known for its unique horror movie decoration, extensive selection of beers and spirits, and lively atmosphere.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    7 PM – 2 AM
    Thu
    8 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    7 PM – 2:30 AM
    Sat
    7 PM – 2:30 AM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Misión Café in Universidad, Madrid

    Misión Café

    ★ 4.4 · 3.0k
    Coffee Shop· €1–10

    Coffees, baked treats, sandwiches & other light fare are served in industrial-chic surrounds.

    Every day
    9 AM – 4:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Basico in Universidad, Madrid

    Basico

    ★ 4.5 · 621
    Bar· €1-10
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • VEGA Alamo in Universidad, Madrid

    VEGA Alamo

    ★ 4.7 · 2.5k
    Vegan· €20–30

    Organic, vegan offerings & locally sourced wine served in a rustic restaurant chain with a terrace.

    Mon–Thu
    1:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Fri
    1:30 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sat
    1 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sun
    1 PM – 11:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Gazteka Malasaña in Universidad, Madrid

    Gazteka Malasaña

    ★ 4.7 · 764
    Restaurant· €10–20
    Mon–Thu
    1:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Fri
    1:30 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sat
    1:30 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sun
    1:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗

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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of Universidad with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Frutas Prohibidas
  2. 2Sambhad the cocktail bar
  3. 3Siniestro Café de Especialidad
  4. 4Mostenses Market
  5. 5Marilians Records
  6. 6Bar Mala Mujer
  7. 7Nice To Meet You Restaurant & Lounge
  8. 8Bar Musty
  9. 9Be Banh mi - Es Vietnam
  10. 10Shanghai Sheng Jian Bao

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