Cortes, Madrid

Cortes · 0.5 km to the city center (Madrid)

Cortes, Centro, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, 28014, España

Scores

Overall7.8Good

Located in the city center of Madrid, this address is a very walkable and lively historic neighborhood. The area is very safe by day and safe at night, though it is very noisy with lots of bars and nightlife and excellent public transport options.

Walkability9.9/10 Excellent
Public transport8.3/10 Excellent
Safety7.4/10 Good
Nightlife10.0/10 Very lively
Quiet2.0/10 Very poor

Safety by day 8/10, at night 7/10.

About Cortes

Central, historic neighborhood with narrow streets, classic Madrid buildings, cafes, tapas bars, and strong museum-and-theater energy. It feels walkable and lively, with a mix of locals, visitors, and evening dining crowds.

Good for

  • first-time visitors
  • couples
  • solo travelers
  • foodies
  • culture lovers

Less suited to

  • quiet seekers
  • families
  • drivers
  • people with limited mobility

Watch out for

  • Can be busy and lively at night, especially around tapas streets and central corridors.
  • Expect more tourist foot traffic than in quieter residential parts of Madrid.
  • Street noise is typical of a central neighborhood; quieter pockets exist off the main avenues.

Sources

Getting around

  • Carrera De San Jerónimo - Cedaceros Bus, 240 m
  • Neptuno Bus, 250 m
  • Las Cortes Bus, 260 m
  • Canalejas Bus, 290 m
  • Antón Martín Bus, 290 m

0.5 km to the city center (Madrid).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • Udaco 60 m
  • Panadería del Río 70 m
  • Carrefour Express 100 m
  • Manuel Alvaro 160 m
  • Alimentación Quiroga 190 m

Restaurants

  • El Rincón 50 m
  • Can Punyetes 70 m
  • La Entretenida 70 m
  • Sidrería Zerain 70 m
  • Musgo 80 m

Cafés

  • La Mejor Tarta de Chocolate del Mundo 50 m
  • Olsen Café 100 m
  • Casa Merani 110 m
  • EL GUiRi, Brunch & Sweets 120 m
  • Brown Bear Bakery 130 m

Bars and pubs

  • Casa Pueblo 80 m
  • Bocanada 100 m
  • La Galería 100 m
  • La Piola 120 m
  • Perro Paco 120 m

Health

  • Casa Botica 140 m
  • Parafarmacia, herbolario 200 m
  • Farmacia Huertas 200 m
  • Centro de Salud Las Cortes 220 m
  • Farmacia Las Cortes 230 m

Parks

  • Parque Infantil Paseo del prado 370 m
  • Plaza de la Lealtad 440 m

Sights

  • Fortunato, el vendedor de la O.N.C.E. 80 m
  • Estatua a Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 140 m
  • Daoiz 160 m
  • Velarde 170 m
  • Puerta de los Leones 170 m