Ciudad Universitaria
Your epic student life in Madrid
Overview
If you are a student, you'll like it here.
After all, Ciudad Universitaria is the student capital of Madrid. It's all about idealism, energy and youth here.
You'll find students everywhere. In the streets, on their way to class, or propping up the bar, solving the big issues. It feels like a big campus.
You can walk from here to:
The Universidad Complutense de Madrid
The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Some parts of the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED)
Ciudad Universitaria is near Malasaña, a maze of cool bars. It's a magnet for international youth.
Ready for the party?
What can I do here?
Strengthen your mind and body: Go to class and explore the libraries. Use the gyms and swimming pools.
On Saturdays, take the metro to the city centre. Be a tourist; you deserve it.
Spend the day (and night) in Malasaña. You can also go to Bajos de Moncloa. It's a small party neighbourhood, and popular with all who stay up past bedtime.
On Sundays, grab your blanket and head to Parque del Oeste, a gorgeous green park. People of all ages gather here. Some to run, some to read, some to play guitar and sing.
Wander the park. You'll discover an Egyptian temple called Temple of Debod. It was built 2,200 years ago in honour of the god Amun-Ra. Once it lay on the banks of the Nile, now it rests in Madrid.
Resistance fact
During the Spanish Civil War, Ciudad Universitaria was the last line of defence against Franco's army.
How affordable is this neighbourhood?
€€ (mid-range)
