Quick answer
San Miguel Market (Plaza de San Miguel, next to Plaza Mayor) opens Sunday to Thursday 10 am to midnight and Friday, Saturday and the eves of holidays 10 am to 1 am. San Fernando Market (Calle Embajadores 41, Lavapiés) opens Tuesday to Thursday 9 am to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday until 11 pm and Sundays 11 am to 6 pm.
Official hours of both markets
| Market | Hours | Where |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel | Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 am-midnight. Friday, Saturday and eves of holidays, 10:00 am-1:00 am. | Plaza de San Miguel, s/n, 28005 |
| San Fernando | Monday, 9:00 am-2:30 pm and 5:30-10:00 pm. Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am-10:00 pm. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am-11:00 pm. Sunday, 11:00 am-6:00 pm. | Calle Embajadores 41, 28012 (Lavapiés) |
Hours from each market's official website, checked on 19 October 2026. They can change on holidays.
How to get to San Miguel Market
According to its website, it is near Ópera (Metro lines 2 and 5) and Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3) stations, Cercanías C3 and C4 and buses 3 and N16 (the night bus). It is a few steps from Plaza Mayor. If you go at night, see how to get around Madrid at night.
San Fernando Market, in Lavapiés
It is in the Lavapiés neighbourhood, with a more local and less touristy feel than San Miguel, and its website presents it with shops and tasting stalls. It closes at midday on Mondays. Phone: 91 527 25 12.
Tips for tapas at a market
- At San Miguel there are crowds at certain times: go outside peak meal hours.
- Stall hours may differ from the market's hours: confirm first if you are going for a specific stall.
- See the meal times in Madrid so you do not arrive when everything is closed.
Tapas with someone who knows where to go
If you prefer to be guided, our 4-hour tuk tuk tour with tapas includes three tapas-and-drink stops.
Frequently asked questions
What time does San Miguel Market open?
At 10 am. It closes at midnight from Sunday to Thursday and at 1 am on Fridays, Saturdays and the eves of holidays.
Where is San Fernando Market?
At Calle Embajadores 41, in Lavapiés.
Which Metro goes to San Miguel Market?
Ópera (lines 2 and 5) and Sol (lines 1, 2 and 3).
Does San Fernando Market close at midday?
Only on Mondays, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
Sources
Facts and prices checked on 19 October 2026. They can change: confirm them with the official source before you travel.