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Malasaña Madrid: The trendiest neighborhood in the capital
January 31 2022
Can Madrid be trendy? Like any great capital worth its salt, Spain also has its most bohemian corners. From ILUNION Hotels we invite you to discover Malasaña in Madrid, a neighborhood that manages to bring together vintage shops, a wide variety of restaurants that represent all the cuisines you can imagine, and a wide melting pot of cultural and cultural businesses that delight all visitors.
And of course, an extensive accommodation offer could not be missing either, although, for this point, our recommendation is that you discover our hotel in Arturo Soria Madrid: ILUNION Atrium. Located very close to Ifema and the Palacio de Congresos, which has its own parking, swimming pool, gym, and a wonderful terrace to rest.
Malasana and La Movida
The history of Malasaña is undoubtedly linked to that of La Movida Madrileña. The neighborhood is named after Manuela Malasaña, a historical figure of special relevance during the uprising of May 2, 1808. Every year on that date the Day of the Community of Madrid is celebrated.
During the 1980s, Madrid's Movida became an outstanding countercultural movement that was born as a response to the decades of repression that Spain had experienced until the arrival of democracy.
It was La Movida that turned Malasaña into the nerve center of the city, a meeting point for all kinds of urban tribes and independent movements. Very recognizable places like El Penta or La Vía Láctea were located in its streets.
With the end of this alternative movement, Malasaña fell into oblivion in the 1990s, but it was at the end of that century that a revitalization plan began that continues to this day and has turned this neighborhood into a fashion space in Madrid.
What can you do in Malasaña?
An important note is that this is not a neighborhood recognized as a municipal administrative entity. It is part of the Centro district and the university neighborhood and concentrates the areas of Malasaña and Conde Duque.
In any case, for all the people of Madrid, even for the town hall, it does have its own category, at least from the tourist point of view. The boundaries of Malasaña are Gran Vía, San Bernardo Street, Carranza and Fuencarral.
A route through this neighborhood forces you to go through Pez Street, which we dare to say is the most famous in all of Malasaña; to stroll through Corredera de San Pablo, through Espiritu Santo, or through the Plaza del Dos de Mayo.
The latter is the main meeting point in this area of the city, and its historical importance lies in the fact that it sits on the old Monteleón Artillery Park, the place where the uprising against the French took place in 1808.
Throughout Malasaña you will find old businesses that were abandoned at the end of the last century and that, thanks to the new cultural and alternative impulse of the neighborhood, have been renewed in the form of restaurants, innovative shops, art galleries, or traditional establishments. that follows the foot of the canyon.
To enjoy them comfortably, you can opt for accommodation in the heart of the neighborhood, or come as a visitor thanks to its good connections through public transport, spending the night in a hotel in Madrid with a swimming pool.
The essentials of Malasaña
No matter what you are looking for in Malasaña, if you have a trendy and alternative spirit, you will find answers to all your concerns. To eat, Casa Macareno is the perfect example of a traditional tavern with a renewed air, a classic bet within Spanish gastronomy but with modern air.
If you are looking for a lively night out, don't miss the opportunity to get to know La Vía Láctea, because what was once one of the most famous pubs in La Movida, continues to receive the most varied clientele and concentrates on all kinds of profiles in its four different spaces.
And finally, if you don't want to leave the neighborhood without doing some shopping, take a look at El Moderno Concept Store, a design and decoration store that offers you everything you need for your home and for yourself: accessories, jewelry, bags, technology items, stationery, lamps, plants and a long list of other products.
Malasaña in Madrid is a guarantee of fun and learning. Don't forget to visit us to discover scenarios brimming with culture and good vibes in the capital of Spain!
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And of course, an extensive accommodation offer could not be missing either, although, for this point, our recommendation is that you discover our hotel in Arturo Soria Madrid: ILUNION Atrium. Located very close to Ifema and the Palacio de Congresos, which has its own parking, swimming pool, gym, and a wonderful terrace to rest.
Malasana and La Movida
The history of Malasaña is undoubtedly linked to that of La Movida Madrileña. The neighborhood is named after Manuela Malasaña, a historical figure of special relevance during the uprising of May 2, 1808. Every year on that date the Day of the Community of Madrid is celebrated.
During the 1980s, Madrid's Movida became an outstanding countercultural movement that was born as a response to the decades of repression that Spain had experienced until the arrival of democracy.
It was La Movida that turned Malasaña into the nerve center of the city, a meeting point for all kinds of urban tribes and independent movements. Very recognizable places like El Penta or La Vía Láctea were located in its streets.
With the end of this alternative movement, Malasaña fell into oblivion in the 1990s, but it was at the end of that century that a revitalization plan began that continues to this day and has turned this neighborhood into a fashion space in Madrid.
What can you do in Malasaña?
An important note is that this is not a neighborhood recognized as a municipal administrative entity. It is part of the Centro district and the university neighborhood and concentrates the areas of Malasaña and Conde Duque.
In any case, for all the people of Madrid, even for the town hall, it does have its own category, at least from the tourist point of view. The boundaries of Malasaña are Gran Vía, San Bernardo Street, Carranza and Fuencarral.
A route through this neighborhood forces you to go through Pez Street, which we dare to say is the most famous in all of Malasaña; to stroll through Corredera de San Pablo, through Espiritu Santo, or through the Plaza del Dos de Mayo.
The latter is the main meeting point in this area of the city, and its historical importance lies in the fact that it sits on the old Monteleón Artillery Park, the place where the uprising against the French took place in 1808.
Throughout Malasaña you will find old businesses that were abandoned at the end of the last century and that, thanks to the new cultural and alternative impulse of the neighborhood, have been renewed in the form of restaurants, innovative shops, art galleries, or traditional establishments. that follows the foot of the canyon.
To enjoy them comfortably, you can opt for accommodation in the heart of the neighborhood, or come as a visitor thanks to its good connections through public transport, spending the night in a hotel in Madrid with a swimming pool.
The essentials of Malasaña
No matter what you are looking for in Malasaña, if you have a trendy and alternative spirit, you will find answers to all your concerns. To eat, Casa Macareno is the perfect example of a traditional tavern with a renewed air, a classic bet within Spanish gastronomy but with modern air.
If you are looking for a lively night out, don't miss the opportunity to get to know La Vía Láctea, because what was once one of the most famous pubs in La Movida, continues to receive the most varied clientele and concentrates on all kinds of profiles in its four different spaces.
And finally, if you don't want to leave the neighborhood without doing some shopping, take a look at El Moderno Concept Store, a design and decoration store that offers you everything you need for your home and for yourself: accessories, jewelry, bags, technology items, stationery, lamps, plants and a long list of other products.
Malasaña in Madrid is a guarantee of fun and learning. Don't forget to visit us to discover scenarios brimming with culture and good vibes in the capital of Spain!