Known as the most hipster/alternative part of the city, mainly due to its history as a rebellious neighborhood that fought for what they believed in (in 1802, the residents here staged an uprising against Napoleon in what is now the main plaza, called Dos de Mayo).

Fuencarral is the main street and runs parallel to Chueca’s Calle Hortaleza north of Gran Vía. The narrow, colorful streets are chock full of cafés, restaurants, trendy and vintage shops, and neighborhood cooperatives. You can also find interesting street art, high-end tattoo parlors, uber-trendy eateries, and experimental pop-up shops selling everything from costumes and goth clothing to home goods and cupcakes.