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Top 5 Plans to Enjoy with Friends in Madrid This Summer
Madrid in summer has something special. Yes, it gets hot. Yes, you’ll probably say “let’s walk in the shade” at least three times a day. But it’s also the perfect time for a getaway with friends, to wander through the city centre, improvise plans, enjoy late dinners, discover new corners and live those nights that start with “just one drink” and end up becoming a story to remember.
If you’re looking for a fun, easy plan with everything close by, Madrid is always a great choice. And if you stay right in the city centre, at Hostal Matheu, it gets even better: you step outside and you’re already part of the plan.
Here is our top 5 list of plans to enjoy with friends in Madrid this summer.
1. Afternoon drinks in the city centre: from Puerta del Sol to trendy terraces
Summer in Madrid is all about being out in the streets. And if there’s one plan that never fails with friends, it’s starting the afternoon in the centre, walking around without rushing and letting the day unfold naturally.
From Puerta del Sol, you can walk towards Gran Vía, get lost in Chueca, head down to Huertas or end up in La Latina. Each area has its own vibe: terraces, charming bars, rooftops, music, tapas and that Madrid atmosphere that makes it feel like something is always happening.
The perfect plan? Keep it simple: a walk through the centre, some tapas, a terrace at sunset and drinks with views. You don’t need to overthink it. In Madrid, sometimes the best plan is having no fixed plan at all.
And if you’re staying at Hostal Matheu, the best part is that you can walk back. No impossible taxi rides, no checking timetables and no wasting half the night on transport.
2. A summer cinema night under the stars
Watching a film outdoors in summer has a very special charm. It’s like going to the cinema, but under the open sky, with your friends beside you and that relaxed atmosphere of Madrid summer nights.
During the summer months, Madrid usually fills up with open-air cinema, rooftop screenings, cultural events and different plans to enjoy once the sun goes down. It’s the perfect alternative if you’re looking for something a little calmer but still memorable.
It’s also the kind of plan that works for everyone in the group: those who want culture, those who want a nice photo, those who want popcorn and those who simply want to sit down for a while after walking around the city all day.
Friendly tip: check the programme in advance, book tickets if needed and arrive a little early to get a good spot.
3. Veranos de la Villa: culture, music and plans with serious summer vibes
If you’re coming to Madrid in July or August, you should definitely check out Veranos de la Villa, one of the city’s great summer cultural classics. Madrid fills with concerts, performances, outdoor shows and activities in different venues across the city.
It’s an ideal plan for groups because there’s always something different going on: music, dance, theatre, circus, international performances or plans you didn’t even know you’d enjoy until you’re there experiencing them.
The idea is to choose an activity, build the evening around it and complete the night with dinner or drinks in the centre. It’s summer, you’re in Madrid and nobody came all this way to stay in the room watching series.
Although, let’s be honest, sleeping well afterwards is also important. That’s why staying in the centre makes everything easier: you enjoy the city without complications and go back to the hostel when your body says “that’s enough for today”.
4. Traditional Madrid festivals: San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and La Paloma
If your getaway is in August, you have to experience Madrid’s most traditional local festivals. The celebrations of San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and La Paloma fill the streets with music, outdoor bars, shawls, neighbourhood atmosphere and plenty of good vibes.
It’s one of those plans that mixes tradition with fun. You can go with friends, have a drink, dance a little, try typical food and enjoy a more authentic side of Madrid that doesn’t always appear in quick travel guides.
They are also well connected to central areas such as Lavapiés, La Latina and Las Vistillas, making them perfect for anyone who wants to go out, discover the local atmosphere and stay close to the centre.
Recommended plan: informal dinner, a walk through the festival streets, live music and getting back on foot or by public transport without any drama.
5. Museums, shopping and good food to survive the heat
Let’s be honest: in summer, at certain times of day, Madrid calls for shelter. And that’s where three great allies come in: museums, shops and food.
You can plan a cultural morning with friends by visiting one of the city’s main museums, strolling through the shops in the centre and finishing with a long lunch in an area with a great atmosphere. Gran Vía, Barrio de las Letras, Chueca, Malasaña and La Latina are perfect neighbourhoods to mix a bit of everything.
The best thing about this plan is that it adapts to the group’s energy level. Quiet day? Museum, nice café and a walk. Intense day? Shopping, lunch, terrace and night out. Recovery day? Brunch, shade and zero pressure.
Madrid has plans for every rhythm. You just need to choose the right base.
Hostal Matheu: your starting point to experience Madrid with friends
When you travel with friends, location changes everything. And Hostal Matheu, located right in the centre of Madrid, is perfect for walking to many of the city’s most popular plans.
Being close to Puerta del Sol means having Madrid at your fingertips: Gran Vía, Barrio de las Letras, Plaza Mayor, Chueca, La Latina, museums, shops, restaurants, terraces and nightlife. Everything is closer, everything is easier and every plan starts without complications.
Plus, if you’re travelling as a group, staying in a central hostel is a practical way to enjoy more of the city and waste less time getting around.
This summer, gather your friends, choose your dates and come enjoy Madrid the way it should be enjoyed: with plans, laughter, terraces, culture, long nights and a room waiting for you in the city centre.
Book your stay at Hostal Matheu and experience Madrid this summer from the heart of the city.