I ended up in the train station a few times and wowwww is this station massive! I mean, I should…read morehave expected it, seeing as how it's in a major city, but it's even bigger than you expect, especially when it's 6 am and you're trying to find a train. Everyone who worked here that I encountered was super nice and helpful if I asked for directions. The bathrooms were really clean too, you have to pay 1€ to use them so have change or your credit card ready. Also if you're American, prepare to go through security. I hadn't seen that before and for a moment worried I was in the wrong place instead of the train station, but nope, they just take precautions here.

The building is currently under construction and definitely hard to navigate if you don't speak…read moreSpanish. Part of the issue is that there are multiple train companies and they are not easily identified. We waited in line 3 times.. and each one was the wrong one. But 4th time was the charm.

Was in Madrid recently and found the metro quite easy to use. From the time I landed in Madrid, I…read moreimmediately found my way to the Metro and headed directly to the City Center. From the airport, you'll take Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios and then connect to wherever you needed to go. Line 8 is one of the few where the announcements are also in English. The connections were quite easy to maneuver in my opinion. For me, I took Line 10 to Santo Domingo and then Line 3 to Callao and ended up near my hotel. Very seamless process. A tad bit of walking underground, but that is to be expected outside the US. I found that the 10 trip is the most efficient deal for a 3 day stay. The signage is pretty clear in my opinion. I think it's easy for any foreigner to manage manuevering, granted they've had some experience navigating the metros in their local cities.

Frequent service to most destinations, inexpensive. A few escalators generally. Most stations have…read moresmall elevators which are overburdened. Lots of stairs are a challenge with luggage.

This place was confusing and there are no seats to wait for your bus so we sat on the floor of the…read moreterminal. However, as a pilgrim you end up doing this alot. You can easily catch the wrong bus if you don't double and triple check. I mean I know there's a language barrier but even the drivers almost made us go on the wrong bus. We bought our tickets online but they really don't check. We were trying to go to Astorga and boarded the bus number which was on our ticket. Then the driver made us go on a different bus. The actual bus is comfy with foot rests. There is a restroom on the bus but it's nasty I was told. Similar to one on a catamaran, pee all over the floor. So we just held it until the first rest stop. We had planned to catch a train but it sold out. The bus was pretty cheap though $30 and only an hour longer. The bathroom was nasty and there was no toilet paper.

This bus station went through a really great renovation. Last time I was here was about 4 years…read moreago. Back there you needed to wait for the buses outside, it was unclean and it seemed insecure. Now it has a great waiting area with some small shops and places to eat. It now has clean bathrooms, is well lit and has really good signs. It also now has escalators. Very surprised in a positive way of how much improvement has been done.

On our most recent trip to Madrid, we were closest to Sevilla. The metro stop is very close to Sol,…read morebut services different lines, so it depends where you're headed! Often, going through Sol is more convenient because it services three different lines and goes in various directions more directly.

Sevilla is one of the busier stations on the Madrid metro and is, for a pleasant change,…read morehandicap-accessible. This after major renovations earlier in 2019 that added the accessibility features. There are elevators from the platform level to the ticketing concourse and to the street level. The station serves Line 2 and is between Banco de España (toward Las Rosas) and Sol (toward Cuatro Caminos). The platforms are a little narrow so please watch your step. [Review 12518 overall, 2308 of 2019.]

Built in 1919, originally called Hospicio, this useful station serves lines 1 and 10. Can be very…read morebusy on Saturday night. Under Calle Fuencarral, it's by the entrance to the History of Madrid Museum.

Conveniently located metro station in the heart of the Chueca neighborhood. Very minimal when it…read morecomes to a station. A few automated machines and usually had agents available for questions, but most people using these stations knew where they were going and required little help. The station itself was relatively clean. At least for a metro station. With access to two of the lines, it could get you pretty much anywhere in the city you needed to be.

Estación de Goya is handicapped accessible with stairs and elevators. Very good signage and…read moremultiple entrances. The station has the usual automated ticket vending kiosks and turnstiles. I also saw some staffers here who can assist. There is a permanent exhibition of Goya artworks here, which is really interesting. The station is a transfer between Line 2 and Line 4. On Line 2, it is between Manuel Becerra (toward Las Rosas) and Príncipe de Vergara (toward Cuatro Caminos). On Line 4, it is between Velázquez (toward Argüelles) and Lista (toward Pinar de Chamartín). [Review 12554 overall, 2344 of 2019.]

Retiro is a pass-through station on the Red Line / Line 2 of the Madrid Metro and is located…read morebetween the Principe de Vergara and Banco de España stations. It is underground. I did not notice access for handicapped or lifts, just stairs. The station is located near the Retiro District and is right in front of the Buen Retiro Park. According to the web site, the station was inaugurated in 1924. The station is in the "A" rate zone.

€30 flat fee from the airport to Chamartin train station. No need to wait in line at the booth…read moreinside the terminal if you don't have any special needs - you can walk straight out and wait to be guided the first taxi available by the representative at the taxi stop. A word of warning, Chamartin station is under construction and can be a nightmare to get out of a taxi during peak times... Currently, Spain still requires face masks to travel on any public transportation, so check the status of this rule before you anger the driver getting into the vehicle without a mask.

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El Corte Inglés is a massive department store with 11 floors to explore!…read moreThey've got brands like Longchamp, Bimba y Lola, Samsonite, Sephora, Balmain, Brunello Cucinelli, and more. You could definitely spend the entire day here, with all the stuff they have. Beauty products, perfumes/colognes, clothes, luggages, food... what more could you ask for! Honestly, better than most malls we have in Massachusetts.

It's huge! It's convenient! It's inventory is fantastic! It's El Corte Inglés! For all you shopping…read moredesires, you can't go wrong at this mall! So many floors of everything you could want or need. It's well organized and the staff is helpful! We went in the get a belt for my hubby, and found a plethora of choices! We ended up purchasing 2 and they were excellent quality and value priced for the designer brand. We walked around just to "window shop" and enjoyed the displays and the gorgeous clothing. They restrooms are super clean and fresh. Your one stop shop for whatever you're looking for... it's here!