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Avoid this Area in Madrid

Holakjs — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:13:25 GMT

Ferrut,

Again, thanks for the alert. I can't think of any major hotels in that area. If there are,...

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ferrut — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:51:12 GMT

Actually La Latina (that neighborhood) is the place where we, locals, usually to go for tapas. It...

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ferrut — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:46:09 GMT

That area is not specially dangerous but not the best in Madrid either. It was a industrial...

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ferrut — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:35:13 GMT

I would recommend you to go to Toledo on Easter Saturday. There is a very nice "Procesión" in the...

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travellerTx_ — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:17:46 GMT

I am planning to go to Madrid with a tour group in March. They provide accomadation in Hotel Rafael...

Avoid this Area in Madrid

ferrut — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:17:22 GMT

Yes, it is specially dangerous at night. You can find many prostitutes, drugs trafficants, strange...

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CuthbertJ — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:53:57 GMT

We had a good experience at Hostal La Macarena next to the Plaza Mayor. A small family run hotel on...

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CuthbertJ — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:46:07 GMT

Yes it's a great street for tapas. Some of them aren't that great like La Concha, but as I remember...

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robert2533 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:26:23 GMT

Yes, it's as good as the guide says it is.

You might also want to add the Toma Jamón Tabernos at...

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veniceJ — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:47:49 GMT

If this is the street with all of the tapas bars...we loved it....

Avoid this Area in Madrid

localmadrid — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:28:54 GMT

I completely agree with Ferrut. This area is quite dangerous, and very ugly, with a all these...

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eor7 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:06:32 GMT

Hi All,

I read Mirabels guide and a few of the places recommended are a couple of streets away from...

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Opebble — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:16:20 GMT

Be warned that as from 1st Jan (?) the taxi fare supplement that is on top of the meter to/from the...

Avoid this Area in Madrid

Rafa1411 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:10:27 GMT

Gran Via is known as the Spanish Broadway due to the theatres and musicals performing everyday. It...

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CanuckinIreland — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:03:23 GMT

We are a Canadian family of 4 (kids 6 and 9 years) spending a year in Ireland. I am in the middle...

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Holakjs — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:54:56 GMT

Thanks, Revulgo, for posting this link. Great coverage...with very clear Spanish. Forwarded to...

Avoid this Area in Madrid

eor7 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:47:43 GMT

Hi Ferrut,

What do you mean by dangerous? At Night?

Cheers

Davie

Avoid this Area in Madrid

Holakjs — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:38:07 GMT

Ferret,

Thanks for this warning. Just to alert the unsuspecting. It's unlikely you will stumble...

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ferrut — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:46:48 GMT

This one is right between Puerta del Sol and Atocha Station:...

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ibis14 — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:53:56 GMT

I am looking for a good hotel in Madrid that is near train stations or possibly in the Sol area.