Salesas · Plaza de las Salesas, 901
Los 33
Fire, good produce and a table worth planning ahead for. Spanish and Uruguayan cooking for a special dinner before the wedding.
For a special dinner · Book ahead
MADRID / A GUIDE TO STAYING LONGER
The wedding is one day.
Madrid deserves a little longer.
A table worth booking, art that surprises and streets made for losing track of time. A selection to make the weekend your own.
22 MAY 2027 / THE WEEKENDR & J / CITY NOTES
01 / MAKE A PLAN
If you’re wondering where to start.
Three suggested routes connecting places in this guide. Adjust them to your arrival time and the bookings you make.
Friday 21 · Before “I do”
Salesas, art and a good table.
An afternoon to settle into Madrid without packing the weekend too full.
- 01WANDER
Salesas
Start on Fernando VI and explore the surrounding streets. Small shops, façades and a pause whenever you feel like it.
- 02DISCOVER
SOLO Independencia
If a visit is available, book this stop. Confirm the venue and time before arranging the rest.
- 03DINE
Los 33 / Casa Salesas
Choose and book your table ahead. If unavailable, adapt rather than trying to fit everything in.
Sunday 23 · After “I do”
A Sunday without an alarm.
For anyone with a few hours left in Madrid. Start when you feel like it: Saturday’s party counts.
- 01BROWSE
El Rastro
If a market appeals, browse the stalls and local shops. Check the hours before heading out.
- 02SLOW DOWN
La Latina / Anglona
Walk towards Plaza de la Paja and Príncipe de Anglona garden. No checklist required.
- 03TOAST
El Viajero
Stop for a drink if there’s space. Then say goodbye to Madrid at your own pace.
I only have an afternoon
Green spaces, walks and views.
An easy city-centre route for a first visit.
- 01BREATHE
El Retiro
A walk and a pause in the park.
- 02WALK
Las Letras
Continue towards the Literary Quarter to explore Huertas and the surrounding streets.
- 03LOOK UP
Azotea del Círculo
Finish with views, checking admission beforehand. This is a suggested route, with no fixed schedule.
02 / EAT
Tables with personality.
From a special dinner to a leisurely aperitif. Four different addresses for different moods.
Madrid · Several locations02
Hermanos Vinagre
Make an occasion of the aperitif: gildas, tinned seafood and pickles in a contemporary tavern. A good stop for a bite before carrying on exploring.
For an aperitif · Choose a location on their website
Salesas · Fernando VI, 603
Casa Salesas
Interiors by Lázaro Rosa Violán and an atmosphere for a leisurely meal. Pair it with an afternoon exploring the independent shops and streets of Salesas.
For lunch and a leisurely afternoon
Chamberí · Check the location04
Sala de Despiece
A distinctive concept, theatrical presentation and a different approach to ingredients. For anyone who wants dinner to be part of the trip itself.
For something different · Check the venue
03 / ART & WALKS
Art, streets and a moment to pause.
Start with SOLO. Then discover parks, gardens and neighbourhoods best explored on foot.
SOLO Independencia / SOLO CSV01
Colección SOLO
The art visit at the heart of this guide. A contemporary art project to explore at your own pace. Check the programme, book ahead and confirm the venue on your ticket: visits take place at different locations.
Independencia 5 / Cuesta de San Vicente 36
Retiro · Puerta de Alcalá02
El Retiro
A green escape between meals and toasts. Leave the route open and make time to sit for a while. Pair it with SOLO Independencia if a visit is available.
For a relaxed morning or afternoon
Huertas · Plaza de Santa Ana03
Las Letras
Literary streets, small shops and plenty of places to pause. Better enjoyed slowly than as a checklist of monuments.
For wandering around the centre
La Latina · Plaza de la Paja04
Príncipe de Anglona
A small, secluded garden in historic Madrid. Combine it with Plaza de la Paja and a walk through La Latina.
A corner for slowing down
La Latina / Embajadores05
El Rastro
A Sunday plan if you feel like exploring after the wedding: market stalls, curious finds and neighbourhood shops. The street market runs on Sundays and public holidays; check the details before going.
Sunday · No need to rush out of bed
04 / TERRACES
One more toast.
Two ways to end the afternoon. If the weather’s kind, leave time to see Madrid from above.
Centro · Marqués de Casa Riera, 201
Azotea del Círculo
Watch the light change over Madrid and end the day with a drink. Check admission and reservations: rooftop entry and a table booking are not always the same thing.
City views · Check admission
La Latina02
El Viajero
A rooftop to round off a walk around La Latina or a morning at El Rastro. A simple plan: stop for a drink and let the afternoon unfold.
After a walk · Check availability
05 / STAY
A good place to land.
Choose your neighbourhood first, then your hotel. These are suggestions to compare, with no wedding rates or rooms reserved.
Find your bearings before booking.
Explore the central neighbourhoods and three suggested hotels. Switch to the wider view to understand where Guadarrama is.
● Numbered markers: hotels · Shaded areas: indicative neighbourhood references
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Wedding coach · Pickup point and times to be confirmed. Hotel markers are not coach stops.
Salesas / Chueca
For design, restaurants and city-centre walks.
Las Letras
For a first visit combining history, museums and walkable streets.
Guadarrama / El Escorial
For staying in the mountains. Confirm how you’ll return from the venue before booking.
Salesas · Barquillo01
Only YOU Boutique
A base for exploring Salesas and Chueca, close to many of the addresses in this guide. For guests who value design and neighbourhood atmosphere.
Design and city atmosphere
Las Letras · Huertas, 1602
Room Mate Alba
In the Literary Quarter, surrounded by historic streets, shops and restaurants. An option for spending time in the centre and around Paseo del Prado.
For exploring the centre on foot
Mejía Lequerica, 803
URSO Hotel & Spa
A luxury stay for turning the weekend into a special getaway. Near Alonso Martínez, with Salesas and Chamberí to explore nearby.
For a special getaway
A note before booking
These hotels are suggestions, not wedding partners. Compare the total price for your dates, cancellation terms and room type. For a wider range of budgets, use the official accommodation directory. Our wedding coach pickup point is still to be confirmed.
Explore more accommodation ↗Before you pack.
Saturday is for the wedding.
The ceremony starts at 13:30 on 22 May at Prados Moros, Guadarrama. Allow plenty of time to get there and save city plans for Friday or Sunday.
Book the essentials.
Start with accommodation and the visits or restaurants you’re most excited about. SOLO’s programme and restaurant booking conditions may change before the wedding.
Madrid and the venue.
The venue is in Guadarrama, outside central Madrid. Wedding coach times and pickup points will be announced on the main wedding page.
Keep plans flexible.
These routes are suggestions, not organised activities. Check opening times, accessibility and admission conditions before setting out.
Guide reviewed in October 2026. Check opening times, prices, availability and exhibitions directly for May 2027. Recommendations do not imply arrangements with the venues. Sources: official venue websites and Turismo Madrid ↗.