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Definitely got to be the plane. I mean - have you seen the prices of the train? 113 euros single / 180 return!!!

Let the countdown commence

That would be nice indeed



Wow, seriously? Plane it is, then. (Oh dear, three takeoffs and landings in three days, my poor ears....)

I was checking out flight prices beween Madrid + Barcelona + they are about 25 euros which is a hell of alot cheaper than a train

The train Moonchild says is AVE (High speed), about 3h30' from madrid to Barcelona but there are anothers cheaper trains and buses, but then we are talking about 7-8h for this travel. Definitely the best option is the plane, which is very cheap cause in Spain this route is established for many years as "puente aereo" (airlift).

About the hotels, whatever near the venue is OK, you must to know that this is just the center of the city (Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Callao) and the prices aren't cheap but there are a lot of posibilities.

Before book in a hotel if you want, i can tell you about.

useful hotel is - near the gigs venue (or public tranport staion).

hotel don´t has to be something special, like an Ibis or so. Most important point it has a bar

Confirmed in the website so! is a fact!!!


Welcome to all!!!

I Highly recommend this hostel

http://www.budgetplaces.com/es/madrid-h ... 4wod-SDIJQ

All booked already....

Great Druide! Bethany already booked too it is only 20 0 15 minutes walking from the venue, near of everything, near to Palacio Real - Plaza Mayor - Gran Via

I could'nt get a room there,it was fully booked

I've booked my flights, so it's just the accommodation to sort out now...

http://www.hotelfrancisco.com/en/Hotel_ ... entre.html

Dammn the Hostel Santa Cruz was perfect, check it out this one! in only 3 minutes from Hostel Santa Cruz, the same area!

yes it was...

give me a few hours, will check hotels, more close to the venues !




FIRST HOTEL FOR MADRID:

Hotel Regente / about 600 metres away from venue:

http://www.hotelregente.com/index.aspx?lang=GB


AND HOTEL FOR BARCELONA:

Hotel nH / about 500 metres away from venue

http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/s ... corts.html

its a bit expensive,I plan to fly in to Madrid on the 21st Oct,I'll have a look around for something cheaper!

Right, flights booked......cant find tickets on ticketmaster tho......where have folk booked them?

Need help with accomodation. Anyone fancy sharing a room??

Been looking at Hostal Oliver - 30 meters from Plaza Del Sol and Plaza Mayor (€32 a night) Is this in the right area??

How far is the airport from here?

Help, anyone?

The airport is about 1 hour away (by metro) from Puerta del Sol. You can take the metro in "Sol" or "Callao" to get to the airport, but you would need to change lines a couple of times.

Hostal Oliver is close enough, it is just around 10 minutes away from the venue (on foot). You just have to take the Gran Vía street and take a short walk.

If I were you, I would book it
I highlight in blue the venue and the hostal locations.
Every hostal/hotel you may find near the metro stations "Sol", Callao", "Gran Vía", "Santo Domingo", "Opera", "Noviciado" "Ventura Rodriguez" & "Plaza España" is close enough: this area is the downtown of the city.

You can find a metro map here. (The airport is in the up right corner)

http://www.madridhistorico.com/imagenes ... madrid.gif

nice thanx - what about taxi prices in madrid?

"Taxi: There are taxi stops at the four terminals in the arrival area. The approximate cost between Barajas Airport and Madrid and the center of Madrid (Puerta del Sol for example) usually is about 20€ PLUS THE 4.50€ airport tax. Luggage and companion animal (in proper travel case) transport is always free. It is recommended not to go with strangers that sometimes offer services from inside the airport. The taxi fare is always indicated on the taxi meter in the cab, and it is unadvisable (and illegal) to make a deal on a “closed price” with the taxi driver. The trip between the airport and the city center can vary between 20 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic and the time of day. The taxi is the most comfortable transportation between the airport and the city center, especially when travelling with luggage and not knowing how to arrive at one’s destination".

More info here
http://www.madridinfosite.com/en/transp ... plane.aspx