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\u2013\u00a0This post was written by\u00a0Becky Wicks \u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madrid might be one of the best Spanish cities for slyly upping your Instagram followers, even if you\u2019re only there a few days. Think local hang-outs with all the tapas trappings, bustling plazas, hidden bookshops with friendly pet cats, and rooftop pools just waiting for you to pose in against mountainous peaks.\u00a0\u00a0

Let\u2019s take a look at the best places for Instagram photos in Madrid, so you can plan your Instagram game ahead of time and make the most of your city break in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Neighbourhood for Instagram Photos in Madrid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Malasa\u00f1a has to be Madrid\u2019s most exciting neighborhood, with a scandalously sleazy history of revolution, burning corpses, prostitution and mad nuns! Nowadays it\u2019s hipster central, with Instagram-worthy photo opportunities around every colorful corner. From the pretty, narrow streets to the enticing thrift stores and pricey boutiques, whatever you\u2019re looking for in this laid-back hood, you\u2019ll probably find it (unless it\u2019s burning corpses – yikes!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plaza de San Ildefonso<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Plaza de San Ildefonso is a buzzing public space that was home to the Mercado de San Ildefonso (one of the first covered markets to open in Madrid in 1835). The sunny terraces on the square are great for people-watching. Don\u2019t miss a selfie by the life-size bronze statue of a student, who\u2019s been here since 1996 \u2013 hashtag studytime!? <\/strong>We\u2019ve found the best places to take photos for Instagram in Malasa\u00f1a, so you don\u2019t have to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Libros para un Mundo Mejor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This gorgeous bookstore has a strikingly colorful facade and a bicycle with flowers in its basket outside. Look out for the resident black cat who lives inside – maybe she\u2019ll pose for a photo with you, too? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plaza Dos de Mayo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The beating heart of the Malasa\u00f1a neighborhood, Plaza Dos de Mayo refers to the May 2nd uprisings of 1808, when residents of Madrid rebelled against Napoleon’s troublesome troops. Get an Instagram-worthy photo with the central monument of Daoiz and Velarde, a towering tribute to two heroes who played a major part in the uprisings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tompai Puerto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clothing, accessories and cute decorations will all tempt you inside this store, that\u2019s bursting with hippie, bohemian style-stuff that Instagrammers and Pinterest fans can\u2019t get enough of. The store sells its own designs, as well as designs shipped in from Nepal, India and Thailand. The best thing about this place though, is the turquoise blue walls outside. They\u2019re covered in all-seeing eyes, complete with eyelashes. Who can resist a photo here, and a caption? (Eye see you looking at me, Madrid!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Museo de Historia de Madrid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This small museum is free to enter and it\u2019ll give you a great rundown of Madrid\u2019s fascinating history. Learn the evolution of Madrid from 1561 to 1919, and peer into glass cases at over 60,000 historical pieces. Or forget all that and just pose for some awesome Instagram photos, starting outside. The intricate stonework around the entrance is a gorgeous piece of art in itself, just as funky as the building\u2019s baby-pink facade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Park for Instagram Photos in Madrid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parque del Buen Retiro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone loves a bit of park life – hashtag chill time! Parque del Buen Retiro is a super-popular spot for sun worshippers and morning joggers alike, right in the center of Madrid. Once the property of the Spanish monarchy (until the late 19th century) it was closed to visitors, but nowadays us common folk can go wherever we like, cameras-and-all! 

On a walk-through, you might pass verdant green gardens, a shimmering lake, numerous dog walkers and Madrid\u2019s majestic Palacio de Cristal \u2013 a 17th-century palace made of glass! Now that\u2019s surely worth a photo or two? 

Another particularly Instagrammable spot in Parque del Buen Retiro is the Puerta de Alcal\u00e1. This was one of the first modern post-Roman arcs to be erected in Europe, and has got even more years on it than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. This Neo-classical monument is one of Madrid\u2019s most famous landmarks, so naturally you\u2019ll want a completely original angle or take on it. Try to lower the camera to get a shot through all the flowers surrounding the gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Views for Instagram Photos in Madrid<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Madrid\u2019s mountainous surroundings mean the city\u2019s rooftops are the best places to be in the summer, especially if you\u2019re looking for the best panoramic photos to up your \u2018gram game. With barely any tall buildings to block those amazing views, you can pose in front of mother nature\u2019s best, without leaving those urban creature comforts.

Whip out your phone and get high on Madrid from these top Instagram spots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotel RIU Plaza Espa\u00f1a<\/a>, Plaza de Espa\u00f1a<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

High on the 27th floor of the relatively-newly renovated Hotel Riu Plaza Espa\u00f1a, the 360\u00ba views from the Rooftop Bar are just as impressive as the cocktails. If you really want to go all out for your Instagram followers, take some photos on the glass walkway that stretches between the building\u2019s two wings. Talk about walking on air! (An idea for a caption, maybe?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9th floor of Corte Ingl\u00e9s in Callao<\/a>, Plaza de Callao<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The El Corte Ingl\u00e9s Gourmet Experience is something you absolutely have to experience in Madrid. Go when hungry, and enjoy one of the coolest places to eat in Madrid, but stay for the Instagrammable sunset moments. The views from the 9th floor of Spain\u2019s biggest department store are outstanding at all times of day though. You can watch the world go by through their huge glass windows, or if it\u2019s a nice day, take in the sights from their small outdoor terrace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C\u00edrculo de Bellas Artes<\/a> \u201cTartan Roof,\u201d Calle de Alcal\u00e1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without question, this is one of the prettiest and most Instagrammable rooftops in the city. You will have to pay a small fee (4 or 5 euros) for heading up to the rooftop, but it\u2019s worth it for the 360\u00ba views of Madrid’s urban landscape from high above the C\u00edrculo de Bellas Artes. Grab yourself a glass of wine and settle in \u2013 it\u2019s one of the best places for sunset in Madrid, by far! Note, this place can get super busy in summer time, so go early if you want the best seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terrace at Room Mate Hotel Oscar, Plaza de V\u00e1zquez de Mella<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This hip hotel is a must for fashionistas and you\u2019ll get some incredible and enviable photos by the cool pool on its fashionable rooftop terrace. Think lounging seductively with cocktails on Balinese sunbeds, and making your fine self the highlight against minimalist d\u00e9cor. If you\u2019re happy in your swimwear, go all out with a refreshing dip\/photoshoot looking fabulous against the mountainous Madrid backdrop.

TIP: <\/strong>Skip the Faro de Moncloa, which shuttles the rest of the tourists up 92 metres to the observation deck that towers over Madrid’s Ciudad Universitaria. There are far better ways to get photos from high-up!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Cathedral for Instagram Photos in Madrid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Almudena Cathedral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It might be one of the most popular tourist spots in the city, but the imposing Almudena Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madrid, is also one of the best places for photos in Madrid. Get as snap-happy as you like in front of its sensational fa\u00e7ade. It looks impressive from every single angle in the day. 

TIP: <\/strong>For something different, try taking your photos at night when the lighting gives the Almudena Cathedral an eerie white glow. That\u2019s one way to give your followers a little something special from Spain. You\u2019ll also give your camera\u2019s night mode a run for its money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Places for Instagram Food Photos in Madrid<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mercado de San Miguel<\/a> (@mercadosanmiguel<\/a>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll smell it before you see it, in a good way! San Miguel Market is one of the coolest places in Madrid, and it already has 21k followers on Instagram<\/a>. It\u2019s bursting at the seams with traditional Spanish treats and gourmet food items, slap bang in the city centre. Get yourself some tapas and share, share, share\u2026 the photos we mean, not the food. You\u2019ll want to keep that all to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foster\u2019s Hollywood<\/a> (@fostershollywood<\/a>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With several locations around Madrid and 138k followers on Instagram, this popular burger chain will fill you up and keep you clicking photos for the other kind of \u2018feed\u2019. If you try the Raclette burger<\/a>, let us know \u2013 just the thought of it makes our mouths water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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