Madrid, Spain
Malasaña is Madrid's hipster central with vintage shops, street art, and bars that don't empty until 3 AM. Great energy and lots of people around, but weekend nights get chaotic. Watch your stuff in the crowds but the constant foot traffic makes it feel safe.
This is where Madrid's hipsters hang out - vintage clothing stores on Calle Velarde, weekend flea markets in Plaza del Dos de Mayo, and bars that don't get going until midnight. The neighborhood still has that 1980s movida vibe with street art covering entire building walls. You'll see twenty-somethings with colored hair nursing beers outside tiny bars, and record shops that actually sell vinyl. Weekend nights get packed with people bar-hopping, which means constant foot traffic but also crowds where pickpockets work. The energy is great but it can feel chaotic if you're used to quieter scenes.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
ModerateScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
GoodEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Good"Loved the energy here - always people around even late at night"
"Great vintage shopping but gets really crowded on weekends"
"Met lots of other travelers at the bars"
"Had my phone out of my back pocket after someone warned me about pickpockets"
"Fun neighborhood if you're into the hipster scene"
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