u/ckessan

Hi there

My family and I will be stopping over in Madrid for 2 days (arrive 23 Dec) before going to Tenerife, and we'd love some local advice.

• We are 2 parents in our 40s, and a 7-year-old.
• We're South Africans, English-speaking, with almost no Spanish (hola, gracias... that's about it 😅)
• First time visiting Spain for all of us
• Budget: Low to mid-range - we aren't after luxury, just want to experience the city
• Anything near a Metro station is a bonus

A few things we'd love help with:

• Which area in Madrid should we look at staying in for the 2 nights? We're thinking central so we can walk to most things, but open to suggestions.
• What are the must-sees for 2 days, especially around Christmas?
• Any tips for English-speaking tourists navigating the city?
• Any restaurant recommendations?

Thanks in advance! 🙏