The city of Madrid is characterized by a wide range of leisure activities in many areas such as heritage, culture and entertainment. For this reason, in LOCK & enjoy! we have prepared an interesting post for you to know the most beautiful cinemas in Madrid.
Before explaining what they are and where they are located, we would like to point out that we have Lockers in Madrid so you can leave your backpack or suitcase, one is located in Atocha and the other in Malasaña.
The movie theaters you can’t miss
Here is the selection we have prepared based on criteria of originality, modernity and trend.
Ocine Urban Caleido
The Caleido shopping area started trending in 2023 due to its location, right under the famous Five Towers.
Near the restaurants and stores are the Ocine Urban Caleido cinemas, part of the Ocine chain of cinemas. chain of cinemas that bears the same name. If you are looking for a new concept of movie theater, this should be your choice, since it is far away from the classic image.
There are a total of 6 rooms (one for original version and one for 3D projection). The seats are equipped with a small table and a lamp and are also double so you can sit with your friend or partner without any armrests in between. There is also a USB port for charging your cell phone.
The style and decoration that permeates every corner is urban and street. A good example is the brick walls or the graffiti.
We recommend that you arrive a little before the start of the movie and have a coffee in the magnificent bar they have before the theaters.
Ideal Cinemas
The Ideal Cinemas could not be missing in our list, since they are an emblem of Madrid. The reason is that it is one of the oldest in the capital. It is located a few meters from the famous Puerta del Sol, more specifically in Doctor Cortezo street. However, it was in decline until 2015 when the company Yelmo decided to renovate the entire space, facade included. This fact has allowed it to recover again the splendor it had in the nineteenth century.
It can accommodate almost 3,000 people. The aforementioned renovation also allowed its halls to be modernized, both in terms of equipment and technology. Today, the screens are of the highest quality, as are the projectors and sound systems.
Doré Cinema
The Doré cinema is another emblematic cinema because it is the oldest in the city, dating from 1912. It is located on Santa Isabel street,
The cinema has had periods of success and others of abandonment, so much so that it was closed for 26 years.
It is currently the headquarters of the Filmoteca Española, which belongs to the Ministry of Culture. Ministry of Culture. This organization uses the cinema to show Spanish and international classics so that they can be enjoyed in their original version.
From LOCK & enjoy! we recommend you to visit it to contemplate its architecture and the history that permeates each of its ornaments.
Yelmo Luxury Palafox Cinema
It is now possible to live an authentic experience of luxury and maximum comfort in a movie theater.
The Palafox cinema has created a luxury concept that combines cinema, gastronomy and comfort. One of its most outstanding features is its fully reclining seats, so much so that the spectator can even lie down completely. On the other hand, they also have a folding table and a button to request restaurant service, with direct and exclusive attention from a waiter.
There are a total of 7 rooms with 50 seats each, but they are more separated than in a conventional cinema in order to have more privacy between each customer. On the other hand, the style is also very striking due to the predominance of unusual materials in a cinema, such as marble, shiny black or gold ornaments.
Although this cinema may seem to be focused on a more select clientele, nothing could be further from the truth. The reason for the sophisticated style and exclusive services has been to recall the glamour that this cinema had in the 60’s due to the fact that the theater hosted artists such as Rita Hayworth or John Wayne, as well as numerous aristocrats.
Capitol Cinema
If you have walked along the Gran Vía in Madrid, we are sure you have seen this cinema, since it is historic and, in addition, has a very bright sign. It is another of the oldest, since it opened in 1933. This cinema is integrated in the Capitol Building or also called Carrión, another of the icons of the capital for its location and for appearing in numerous films.
If you are one of those who prefer a vintage movie theater, we advise you to go to this cinema, since it is a real return to the past. In addition, you can choose from any of the cinemas available:
- The main one has a classical decoration, since it was once a theater. It has almost 1400 seats and 2 amphitheaters.
- The others are located on the lower floor and are more modern and functional, although with far fewer seats (approximately 200).
Renoir Cinemas
A movie in the original version? This cinema has a total of 3 different locations: Princesa, El Retiro and Plaza de España.
We recommend that you choose the Princesa, since it screens productions regardless of their origin: Danish, Swedish, Arabic, etc. Also, all films are subtitled in Spanish.
It is characterized by multiculturalism, as students of many different languages come to watch films.
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