Shopping
Artisan finds on your block. A full afternoon thrift route in Malasaña. Things you'll actually bring home.
Borgia Conti
Artisan homeware and gifts in Salamanca. Beautiful objects that feel genuinely from Madrid — ceramics, linens, small luxuries. On your street.
La Mansa
Elegant Spanish design studio on one of Salamanca's best shopping streets. Thoughtful, minimal pieces — the kind of thing you buy once and keep forever.
COCOL
Your go-to for artisan gifts you can bring home that feel genuinely from Madrid — not tourist tat. Your confirmed favorite from last visit. Go in Week 1 or 2 before you accumulate too much.
Flamingo Vintage Kilo
Sell by weight — great prices. Vintage everything. Shirts, dresses, outerwear. One of the best kilo shops in Madrid.
Magpie Vintage
60s/70s/20s pieces, DJ events, very curated. A gallery-like vintage experience rather than a dig — pieces are selected and displayed with intention. Worth the trip on its own.
El Rincón de Tía Jo
Narrow but deep, with coats, vintage furniture, and accessories. Best coats in Malasaña. The kind of shop that surprises you.
Williamsburg
American vintage — 90s band tees, oversized flannels, leather jackets. Exactly what it sounds like: well-curated American nostalgia, at Madrid prices.
Piel de Mariposa
Solidarity thrift shop — proceeds to charity. Closest thrift store to your apartment. Good for a Week 1 warm-up before heading to Malasaña. You never know what you'll find.