Some useful hints for your stay in Madrid:
- Currency in Spain is the euro.
- Plugs usually are type F, also type C. For more information, check it here.
- You can hail a taxi on the street, but you can also call to order one. In addition, companies like Cabify, Uber or Bolt offer their services in Madrid.
- There is also a bicycle service in Madrid, called Bicimad.
- If you are at touristic places in the city center you would better not wear anything that publicities you as a tourist (e.g., the conference badge) to reduce attracting pickpockets (like in any other city).
- It is not necessary to give a tip on service at bars or restaurants, but it may be nice to round up to the next ten or up to 5-10%.
- Small shops close between noon (e.g., 14:00) and the early afternoon (e.g., 17:30), but larger shops can be open all day. Similarly, at the weekend, small shops open on Saturday morning and perhaps Saturday evening, but larger shops may also open on Sunday.
Getting Around
Information about the Tourist Travel Pass can be found at: https://www.esmadrid.com/en/madrid-tourist-travel-pass
Additional information of any kind can be found at the Official Tourism webpage of the city: https://www.esmadrid.com/en
Useful Maps
- Information about the Tourist Travel Pass can be found at: https://www.esmadrid.com/en/madrid-tourist-travel-pass
- The Metro map can be downloaded here: Madrid Metro Map
- A touristic Metro map can be downloaded here: Touristic Metro Map
- A touristic buses map can be downloaded here: Metro Bus Map