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Listings are grouped by category — housing, healthcare, lawyers, coworking, Spanish schools, food and more — with honest notes and official website links.
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Browse curated Madrid listings by category — housing, healthcare, food, nightlife and more.
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Housing
Furnished mid-term apartment platform used by relocating professionals. Useful when you need a ready flat for a few months — compare fees, minimum stays and inventory on the official site.
Housing
International rental platform popular with students and relocators for rooms and apartments in Madrid, with online booking flows. Still verify contracts, deposits and who you are paying.
Housing
Spain’s largest property portal for rentals and sales. Essential for newcomers scanning Madrid flats — treat listings as leads, verify the landlord/agency, and never send money before a proper contract check.
Housing
International real-estate agency with a Madrid office focused on mid-to-high-end sales and rentals. Multilingual advisors — useful for longer-term or premium searches; confirm fees and mandate terms in writing.
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Healthcare
Leading Spanish private medical insurer with a large Madrid provider roster. Frequently used for residence-related insurance — compare copay vs full cover and ask for English-speaking centres near you.
Healthcare
Major Spanish health insurer with its own hospitals and a wide private network. Compare plans, dental add-ons and Madrid hospital access before you buy.
Healthcare
Private health insurer popular with internationals, including digital-first plans. Check whether your policy works for Spanish residence certificates and which Madrid clinics accept it.
Healthcare
Large private university hospital in the Quirónsalud group on the west side of Madrid. Common referral destination for internationals with private insurance — check whether your insurer includes this centre.
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Lawyers
International Spanish law firm with immigration and expat-oriented services. Check the Madrid contact page for the right department and confirm colegiación before you engage.
Lawyers
International chambers with Spanish and UK capability covering immigration, corporate and dispute work for cross-border clients. Confirm which office handles your matter and get a written engagement letter.
Lawyers
English-speaking international law firm with a Madrid office for immigration, residency, business and property matters. Useful for structured visa and relocation paperwork — confirm scope and fees in writing.
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Coworking
Coworking community with multiple Madrid locations, desks, offices and events for founders and remote workers. Check current membership rates and which site fits your commute.
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Spanish Courses
Instituto Cervantes-certified school offering small-group Spanish classes and cultural activities. Compare Madrid schedules and group sizes on the official site.
Spanish Courses
Well-known Spanish school brand with a Madrid campus near Conde Duque. Intensive courses, DELE/SIELE prep and activities — verify FEDELE/Cervantes status and current prices officially.
Spanish Courses
Centro-based Spanish school with intensive and flexible courses and DELE/SIELE prep options. Useful for newcomers wanting week-start intensives.
Spanish Courses
Long-established language school offering Spanish courses in Madrid. Member of the International House network — confirm ELE accreditation, levels and start dates on the official site.
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Dentists
Dental cover and clinics linked to ASISA. Check whether your policy includes dentistry and which Madrid centres accept new patients.
Dentists
Private dental clinic in Madrid that publicly states staff speak English. Offers general and specialist dentistry — book via the official site and confirm pricing and insurance acceptance.
Dentists
Spanish dental group operating multiple clinic brands in Madrid. Orientation listing for newcomers comparing clinic chains — verify the specific clinic brand, address and reviews yourself.
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Veterinary
English-speaking veterinary practice serving international residents around Madrid since 1989. Medicine/surgery, boarding and animal transport support — confirm hours on the official site.
Veterinary
European veterinary group with clinics and hospitals in the Madrid area. Check the official locator for the nearest centre and whether they offer English-language support.
Veterinary
Large multidisciplinary veterinary hospital in Madrid with 24-hour emergency and specialist services. Useful for complex cases — call ahead for emergencies and referrals.
Veterinary
Online pet pharmacy and care content widely used by pet owners in Spain. Handy for prescriptions and supplies after your vet visit — not a substitute for a local clinic.
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Moving
International moving network operating in Spain for inbound and outbound household moves. Compare quotes and transit insurance carefully.
Moving
Global relocation brand handling household goods moves and corporate mobility into Madrid. Ask for a survey, inventory and written insurance terms before booking.
Moving
Moving company offering international and Spanish domestic moves with English-language customer paths. Get a written quote, inventory and insurance certificate before the truck arrives.
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Family
Long-established American international school in the Madrid area. Orientation listing for families researching curricula — verify tuition, buses and admissions on the official site.
Family
British Council Spain offers English courses, exams and learning activities used by many international and bilingual families in Madrid. Check children’s programmes and current locations officially.
Family
English-immersion children’s language school network with Madrid centres. Useful for bilingual routines — confirm ages, schedules and nearest school on the official site.
Family
British curriculum international school group in the Madrid area used by many expat families. Admissions, fees and campuses change — confirm directly with the school.
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Fitness
Budget-friendly gym chain with many Madrid locations and extended hours. Check access rules, peak-hour crowds and whether your preferred class pack is included.
Fitness
Premium gym chain with Madrid clubs, classes and spa-style amenities at selected sites. Compare membership tiers and joining fees before you sign.
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Shopping
Major Spanish bookstore chain with a flagship presence on Gran Vía. Useful for Spanish learning books, kids’ titles and city guides.
Shopping
Madrid mattress and bedroom shop with online catalogue — mattresses, pillows, bed bases and home textiles. Useful when furnishing a first apartment — confirm delivery and offers on the official site.
Shopping
Spain’s flagship department-store chain with major Madrid locations (Callao, Serrano, Castellana and more). One-stop shopping for home, fashion and services newcomers often need.
Shopping
Books, electronics and cultural retail in central Callao — handy for SIM-day errands, headphones and Spanish learning materials. Confirm opening hours for the Callao store.
Shopping
Large home-furnishings stores used by most newcomers setting up a first flat. Check stock, delivery slots and assembly options for the Madrid-area warehouses.
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Breakfast
Historic churros-and-chocolate stop open late into the night and early morning. A classic Madrid breakfast or post-night-out ritual — expect queues at peak times.
Breakfast
Australian-style café with several Madrid locations serving all-day breakfast plates, eggs, toast and specialty coffee. Useful when you want a familiar morning menu.
Breakfast
Malasaña café for specialty coffee, pastries and all-day plates — popular with internationals for a laptop-friendly morning. No reservations; arrive early on busy weekends.
Breakfast
Popular pastry-and-café spots for croissants, cakes and a lighter sweet breakfast. Check which Madrid bakery is nearest and current opening times.
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Brunch
American-style brunch brand with eggs Benedict, pancakes and everyday brunch menus in Malasaña, Lavapiés and La Latina. Confirm the location and weekend hours before you go.
Brunch
One of Madrid’s best-known brunch rooms — eggs Benedict, French toast and all-day café plates. Weekend queues are common; check sister locations if Conde de Barajas is full.
Brunch
Malasaña brunch favourite for eggs Benedict, toasts and a lively weekend room. No reservations — expect a wait at peak brunch hours.
Brunch
Healthy café-restaurant near Retiro/Puerta de Alcalá for breakfast plates, sandwiches and lighter weekend brunch-style meals. Check Delicias hours separately on the official site.
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Dinner
Classic Castilian restaurant famous for huevos rotos and traditional Madrid dinner plates. Popular with locals and visitors — reserve when you can.
Dinner
Three-Michelin-star tasting-menu restaurant by Dabiz Muñoz. Ultra-premium dinner experience with advance ticketed reservations — only book if the tasting format and price fit your plans.
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Bars
Classic-cocktail specialist in Malasaña focused on well-made traditional drinks rather than gimmicks. Compact room — arrive early on weekends.
Bars
Wine bar upstairs and gastro-cocktail lounge downstairs near Gran Vía/Chueca — inventive drinks and a strong wine list. Check reservations for busy evenings.
Bars
Long-standing Madrid cocktail bar known for disciplined classics and a grown-up room near Gran Vía. A reliable nightcap stop for cocktail fans.
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Pubs
Neighbourhood Irish tavern near Alonso Martínez for live music, casual pints and a less tourist-heavy room than Sol. Confirm hours via the venue’s current channels before visiting.
Pubs
Long-running Irish pub steps from Sol for after-work pints, football screens and a casual pub menu. Confirm current hours before you meet friends there.
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Halal Restaurants
Indian restaurant listed as full-halal for tandoori, curries and biryanis, with a weekday lunch menu. Confirm current halal policy and booking needs on the official site.
Halal Restaurants
Popular Moroccan restaurant in Lavapiés for couscous, tajines and pastela at everyday prices. Often listed as full-halal with no alcohol — confirm directly if that matters for your visit.
Halal Restaurants
Long-standing Moroccan restaurant (since 1966) stating 100% halal cuisine, elegant rooms and classic tajines/couscous. Book ahead for dinner.
Halal Restaurants
Arabic restaurant inside Madrid’s Islamic Cultural Centre (Mezquita M-30). City tourism lists no alcohol/pork; confirm menu del día, buffet days and access hours before visiting.
Halal Restaurants
Turkish charcoal-grill restaurant near Atocha since 1999, widely listed as full-halal for kebabs and grilled meats. Confirm hours and group seating on the official site.
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Vegan Restaurants
Fully vegan Sicilian-Italian restaurant in La Latina for pasta, pizza, risotto and handmade desserts. Spacious rooms and online booking make it a strong pick for a sit-down plant-based dinner in the centre.
Vegan Restaurants
Long-running La Latina vegan spot (formerly Viva Burger) by Plaza de la Paja. Plant-based burgers, Mexican-style tacos and Spanish-inspired plates in a colourful tavern with terrace seating — good for lunch through late evening.
Vegan Restaurants
100% plant-based all-day brunch café near Malasaña/Conde Duque. Known for creative brunch plates, specialty coffee and in-house vegan proteins — no reservations; expect a wait or virtual queue at weekend peak hours.
Vegan Restaurants
100% plant-based fast-food restaurant known for burgers, fries, tacos and comfort sides. The Chueca room on Calle Pelayo is the flagship Madrid location — casual, English-friendly and easy for a quick centre meal. A second Madrid branch is on Calle Lavapiés 16.
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Handyman
Handyman and home-improvement team for furniture assembly, plumbing/electrical help, painting and maintenance projects. English pages available for internationals.
Handyman
Independent handyman service for plumbing fixes, shelves, shutters, lighting and IKEA-style furniture assembly. Lists WhatsApp booking and Mon–Sat daytime hours.
Handyman
National home-repair brand offering maintenance and repair plans used across Spain, including Madrid. Better for recurring cover than one-off DIY tasks.
Handyman
English-language handyman site for small repairs, DIY installs and household jobs, with 24-hour emergency framing. Handy for newcomers who want WhatsApp-friendly coordination.
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Locksmith
Locksmith company covering light and heavy locksmith jobs: doors, shutters, armored doors and garage systems across Madrid.
Locksmith
APECS-associated locksmith company offering 24h emergency openings and lock changes, with WhatsApp photo quotes for clearer pricing.
Locksmith
24/7 locksmith network for door openings and lock work across the Community of Madrid. Useful emergency option when you are locked out after hours.
Locksmith
Direct-to-technician locksmith service advertising transparent pricing for urgent openings from about €90 IVA incl., with strong coverage in south Madrid and the capital.
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Cleaning
Home cleaning company for regular, deep and one-off cleans with eco-friendly product options and fixed quotes after a short form/WhatsApp request.
Cleaning
Major Spanish home-services marketplace for recurring cleaning and ironing. Book online, get a cleaner assigned, and manage visits through the platform.
Cleaning
Hourly home-cleaning service promoting ecological products and flexible bookings — useful for apartments that need regular help without long contracts.
Cleaning
European cleaning marketplace operating in Spain for home cleans booked online. Convenient when you want app-style scheduling in English-friendly UX.
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Plumbing
Long-running plumbing firm (25+ years) covering Madrid districts with emphasis on non-invasive leak detection and emergency callouts.
Plumbing
HomeServe plumbing cover plans for repairs and emergencies under a subscription model — useful if you want predictable annual protection.
Plumbing
Plumbing company advertising 24/7 emergency and planned work for leaks, installations and maintenance across Madrid homes and businesses.
Plumbing
Plumbing and leak-related jobs offered through Manitas Madrid 24h’s English site, alongside general handyman work.
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Electricians
Electrical repairs and installations offered by BrikoAssist’s handyman team — practical for sockets, lighting and small domestic jobs.
Electricians
Authorised electricians offering repairs, LED installs, domotics, solar and EV chargers, with English/Spanish support and 24/7 emergency framing.
Electricians
Sockets, switches, lighting, routers and appliance hook-ups listed by Handyman Madrid alongside other small repair jobs.
Electricians
Lighting, sockets and basic electrical fixes listed on Manitas Madrid 24h’s English service pages for everyday flat problems.
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Laundry
International dry-cleaning and laundry chain with multiple Madrid shops for garments, alterations and textile care.
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Air Conditioning
AC-related installs and home climate help offered within BrikoAssist’s handyman/home-improvement services for Madrid flats.
Air Conditioning
Electrical/climate company that can support AC-related electrical work and home energy upgrades alongside broader installations.
Air Conditioning
Lists A/C and electronics installation support alongside handyman work — practical for mounting and basic setup help in rentals.
Air Conditioning
HomeServe plans that can include climate/AC repair cover depending on the product — useful for predictable summer breakdowns.
Air Conditioning
General home-service provider often used for AC-related small jobs and contractor coordination when your flat needs cooling fixes.
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Pest Control
Nordic-founded pest-control company operating in Spain with prevention-focused programs for homes and commercial sites.
Pest Control
Spanish environmental health and pest-control firm offering disinfection and plaga treatments for homes and businesses.
Pest Control
Global hygiene and pest-prevention company operating in Spain — often used for commercial sites and larger residential communities.
Pest Control
Spanish pest-control and environmental hygiene company used by homes and businesses for cockroaches, rodents and disinfection programs.
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Gestoría
Law firm used by internationals for cross-border and residency-related administrative legal support when paperwork becomes high-stakes.
Gestoría
Gestoría focused on extranjería filings in Madrid — NIE renewals, residency and nationality paperwork with attention points in Goya and Fuenlabrada.
Gestoría
International legal firm in Madrid frequently used by expats for residency/admin pathways alongside broader legal services.
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Translation
International translation platform used for fast commercial translations and document work when you need quick turnaround online.
Translation
Madrid-based language service provider for translation, localization and multilingual content used by companies and institutions.
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Jobs
Official EU mobility portal for cross-border and international hiring. Practical if you are relocating within Europe or comparing Madrid roles against other cities.
Jobs
Aggregates Madrid postings from company sites and boards. Useful for casting a wide net — always open the employer’s official careers page before you share documents.
Jobs
Spain’s high-volume job board. Filter Madrid roles, set alerts, and complete the profile in Spanish when you can — many recruiters still screen there first.
Jobs
Best starting point for English-friendly and international roles in Madrid. Use location filters, Easy Apply carefully, and message people in target companies after you apply.
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