Retiro

Madrid, Spain

Overall Safety
Good
3.9 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Residential area next to Retiro Park with easy access to all the major museums. Much quieter than central Madrid - more families than party crowds. Perfect if you want peaceful mornings in the park and culture nearby.

Peaceful and residentialGreen and park-adjacentFamily-friendly environmentCultural and museum districtSafe and quiet
Details

Living here means the Prado, Thyssen, and Reina Sofia museums are your neighbors, plus you're right next to Retiro Park. Mornings bring joggers and dog walkers using the park paths, and you'll see Spanish families with kids feeding ducks at the pond. The residential streets feel properly local - small neighborhood bars where you'll hear more Spanish than English, and corner shops instead of tourist souvenir stores. It's peaceful compared to central Madrid's chaos, but that also means fewer people around late at night if that bothers you.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Excellent

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Good

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Good
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Café del Retiro
  • Café Murillo
  • Café Gijón

Restaurants

  • La Catapa
  • Restaurante Botánico
  • Café Saigón

Bars

  • Café Central
  • Café Recoletos

Other Spots

  • El Retiro Park
  • Crystal Palace
  • Prado Museum
Impressions & Tips

"Perfect if you want quiet but still be close to museums"

"Loved having the park right there for morning walks"

"Really safe area - saw lots of families around"

"A bit dead at night but that might be what you want"

"Great location if museums are your thing"

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