Cafés · Our pick in Madrid
Gran Café Gijón
Since 1888
About Gran Café Gijón
Café Gijón opened on the Paseo de Recoletos on 15 May 1888, according to Madrid’s official tourism site, and became the meeting place of writers and artists.
Why it's on our list
- Since 1888
- Terrace on Recoletos
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gran Café Gijón before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Gran Café Gijón are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- ColónL4400 m5 min walk
- Banco de EspañaL2400 m5 min walk
- ChuecaL5450 m6 min walk
Key sights
- Thyssen-Bornemisza700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Museo del Prado950 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- El Retiro1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Puerta del Sol1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Plaza Mayor1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Museo Reina Sofía1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Royal Palace1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Templo de Debod2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Santiago Bernabéu3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Madrid-Barajas Airport13 kmCar or taxi 39 min
Main railway stations
- Sol (Cercanías)1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Madrid Puerta de Atocha1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Príncipe Pío2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Nuevos Ministerios (Cercanías)2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Madrid Chamartín5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min