Markets in Madrid on Friday
9 markets open on Friday, earliest first.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Mercado de Antón Martín Small · a neighbourhood market in the Barrio de las Letras, near the Reina Sofía
📍 Calle de Santa Isabel 5, 28012 Madrid · Map
- 🚇 Getting there: Metro Antón Martín (L1)
- 🕗 Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–21:00 · Sat 09:00–15:00 · food stalls Mon–Fri until 23:30, Sat 15:00–18:00
- 🛍️ What's sold: Fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and a food court of small bars
- 💡 Tips: A relaxed lunch spot after the Reina Sofía; closed on Sundays.
- 🚶 On foot from Barrio de las Letras (Huertas): 🚶 0.6 km · 7 min walk · Barrio de las Letras (Huertas)
Mercado de la Cebada Medium · the everyday market of La Latina, on the square next to El Rastro
📍 Plaza de la Cebada 17, 28005 Madrid · Map
- 🚇 Getting there: Metro La Latina (L5)
- 🕗 Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:30 · Sat 09:00–18:00 · first Sunday of the month 11:00–17:00
- 🛍️ What's sold: Fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, deli counters and a few bars
- 💡 Tips: The first Sunday of the month it opens on top of El Rastro: a good stop for lunch.
- 🚶 On foot from La Latina & Cava Baja: 🚶 0.2 km · 3 min walk · La Latina & Cava Baja
Mercado de los Mostenses Small · an old-style neighbourhood market just off Gran Vía, known for its Asian stalls
📍 Plaza de los Mostenses 1, 28015 Madrid · Map
- 🚇 Getting there: Metro Plaza de España (L3, L10) or Santo Domingo (L2)
- 🕗 Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00 · Sat 09:00–14:00 · closed Sun
- 🛍️ What's sold: Fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, spices and Asian groceries
- 💡 Tips: Go for the produce rather than a meal: there are few places to eat inside.
- 🚶 On foot from Plaza de España: 🚶 0.2 km · 3 min walk · Plaza de España
Mercado de San Fernando Medium · Lavapiés' multicultural neighbourhood market, half greengrocers, half bars
📍 Calle de Embajadores 41, 28012 Madrid · Map
- 🚇 Getting there: Metro Lavapiés (L3) or Embajadores (L3, L5)
- 🕗 Hours: Mon 09:00–14:15 and 17:00–20:00 · Tue–Thu 09:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat 09:00–23:00 · Sun 11:00–17:00 (food and drink only)
- 🛍️ What's sold: Groceries, world foods, craft beer, tapas and street food
- 💡 Tips: Good for a cheap lunch or a Friday evening drink; the stalls close earlier than the bars.
- 🚶 On foot from Mercado de San Fernando: 🚶 0.4 km · 5 min walk · Mercado de San Fernando
Mercado de Vallehermoso Medium · a renovated market in Chamberí, outside the tourist centre, loved by locals
📍 Calle de Vallehermoso 36, 28015 Madrid · Map
- 🚇 Getting there: Metro Islas Filipinas (L7) or Quevedo (L2)
- 🕗 Hours: Mon–Sat 09:00–23:30 · Sun 11:00–16:30
- 🛍️ What's sold: Fresh produce, a gourmet food hall, tapas and a rooftop sports club
- 💡 Tips: A good aperitivo stop on a walk through Chamberí.
- 🚶 On foot from Faro de Moncloa: 🚶 1.2 km · 15 min walk · Faro de Moncloa
Cuesta de Moyano Book Stalls Small · about 30 wooden stalls in a row since 1925, between the Botanical Garden and Atocha
📍 Calle de Claudio Moyano, 28014 Madrid · Map
- 🚇 Getting there: Metro Atocha (L1) or Estación del Arte (L1)
- 🕗 Hours: Daily about 09:30–13:30 and 16:30–19:00 (each stall sets its own hours)
- 🛍️ What's sold: Second-hand, old and new books, maps and prints
- 💡 Tips: Next to the Botanical Garden and the Prado: browse here after the museums.
- 🚶 On foot from Royal Botanical Garden: 🚶 0.3 km · 4 min walk · Royal Botanical Garden
Christmas Market, Plaza Mayor Large · the traditional Christmas fair of Madrid, with nativity scene stalls around the equestrian statue
📍 Plaza Mayor, 28012 Madrid · Map
- 🚇 Getting there: Metro Sol (L1, L2, L3), 5 min on foot
- 🕗 Hours: Daily · late November to 31 Dec 2026 · Sun–Thu 10:00–21:00, Fri, Sat and eves of holidays 10:00–22:00
- 🛍️ What's sold: Nativity figures, Christmas trees and decorations, gifts and sweets
- 💡 Tips: Very crowded on weekend evenings; pair it with the lights in Puerta del Sol.
- 🚶 On foot from Plaza Mayor: 🚶 0.1 km · 1 min walk · Plaza Mayor
Mercado de San Antón Medium · a modern three-floor market in Chueca with a rooftop terrace
📍 Calle de Augusto Figueroa 24, 28004 Madrid · Map
- 🚇 Getting there: Metro Chueca (L5)
- 🕗 Hours: Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00 (market floors) · tapas floor daily 10:00–24:00 · rooftop restaurant until 24:00 (Fri–Sat 01:30)
- 🛍️ What's sold: Fresh produce, fish and meat on the ground floors, tapas and street food above, a terrace restaurant on top
- 💡 Tips: Buy a few bites downstairs and go up to the terrace; Sunday only the tapas and restaurant floors are open.
- 🚶 On foot from Mercado de San Antón: 🚶 0.1 km · 2 min walk · Mercado de San Antón
Mercado de San Miguel Medium · a restored 1916 iron-and-glass market hall next to Plaza Mayor, now a gourmet food hall (a sight too)
📍 Plaza de San Miguel s/n, 28005 Madrid · Map
- 🚇 Getting there: Metro Ópera (L2, L5) or Sol, 5 min on foot
- 🕗 Hours: Sun–Thu 10:00–24:00 · Fri–Sat 10:00–01:00
- 🛍️ What's sold: Tapas, oysters, cheese, ham, wine, vermouth and sweets, eaten on the spot
- 💡 Tips: Touristy and pricey: share a few bites, then eat properly in La Latina.
- 🚶 On foot from Mercado de San Miguel: 🚶 0.1 km · 1 min walk · Mercado de San Miguel
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