| align="center"> | | | | for little (if no) money, with the Golden Art Triangle in |
| Grand and vibrant Madrid ranks as one of the very | | | | particular proving an abiding hit among budget travelers |
| best European city destinations. Aside form the wealth | | | | to the city. |
| of tourist sights on offer, thereâs an appealing | | | | While access to the Prado, the Reina Sofia, and the |
| air to Madrid â one of justified grandness and | | | | Thyssen-Bornemisza art museums normally comes at |
| pleasing sociability â that ensures travelers | | | | a price, each open their doors free to the public on one |
| keep visiting and returning by the droves. | | | | specified day of the week. These museums offer |
| Consequently, backpacking in Madrid is not a terribly | | | | some of the very best art collections to be seen |
| taxing challenge. There are plenty of tourist provisions | | | | anywhere in the world, and the opportunity to get in |
| here, and with a kicking nightlife at hand to complement | | | | without paying is not to be sniffed at. |
| the daytime things to do, Madrid promises to keep you | | | | If the bustle and toil of Madrid starts to get too much, a |
| in its clutches all round the clock. | | | | trip to the Parque del Retiro is an excellent calming |
| The only issue for budget travelers can be cost, but | | | | option. This massive urban park is full of green space |
| this need not sound a death knell for potential visitors. | | | | and strolling couples; whatâs more, entry is |
| Below youâll find a rundown of Madrid youth | | | | totally free to all. |
| hostels that offer affordable and pleasant | | | | Day Trips |
| accommodation, and some suggestions on major | | | | For travelers looking to leave Madrid for a |
| sightseeing points of interest that wonât break | | | | dayâs sightseeing, there are many small and |
| the bank. | | | | welcoming villages just a short bus or train ride away. |
| Hostels | | | | These are great places in which to experience |
| The range of hostels in Madrid truly reflects the | | | | Spanish life as it goes about its daily business (best |
| cityâs reputation as a Mecca of European city | | | | viewed from an outdoor restaurant while savoring a |
| travel. You can just about find anything here, from | | | | three-course Menu del Dia lunch, of course!). |
| large-scale party hostels to more intimate and cozy | | | | Towns such as Colmenar (set among breathtaking |
| Bed and Breakfast type places. | | | | scenery), Mejorada (check out the home-made |
| The ever-popular Alberge Juvenil Madrid is a great | | | | Cathedral) and Avila (where youâll find a |
| example of a Madrid hostel where affordable fun | | | | visually stunning fortress) also offer great day trips |
| comes high on the list of priorities. Stylish and | | | | from the city of Madrid. |
| well-equipped (thereâs even a gym!), beds | | | | Before settling down and becoming a copywriter for |
| here come at an extremely reasonable rate. Located | | | | Hostelbookers, Jonny Cooper did a backpacking tour |
| in the city center, this is a party-happy place, and | | | | of Spain, he checked out a variety of the country's |
| youâll find plenty of fellow backpackers looking | | | | budget accommodation, including a number of Madrid |
| for a memorable night out. | | | | hostel |
| For something a little more chilled, Hostal Marlasca, in | | | | Report this article |
| Madridâs alluring Old Town, is a great option. | | | | This article is free for republishing |
| Small and eminently comfortable, itâs the type | | | | Source: |
| of place where the staff get to know guests | | | | Republish this article |
| personally, and are always at hand to provide valuable | | | | |
| information on what to do while in the city. | | | | Ask a Question About this Article |
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| As with sightseeing in most major European cities, | | | | school? Maybe Dakine or Hurley? |
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| there are some major tourist sights that you can enjoy | | | | ... |