
Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Morning
Price
€€
Walking
Minimal walking
Reopened in 2017 after a closure and restoration, this 1887 café retains its marble tables, red velvet seats, and massive mirrors. The historic space now serves updated café fare while maintaining the tertulia (intellectual gathering) tradition that made it famous among writers and artists.
Visit on Sunday mornings when locals still practice the old tradition of spending hours over coffee and newspapers.
Address
Gta. de Bilbao, 7, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Neighborhood
MalasanaNearest Metro
Plan for about 1 hour. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
Café Comercial is in the Malasana neighborhood of Madrid. The address is Gta. de Bilbao, 7, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.