CHRISTMAS IN MADRID, AN UNEXPECTED TWIST ON THE HOLIDAYS
Ho ho ho! Dearest travelers! Quick heads up: If you guys are looking for a traditional and typical place to spend Christmas, just like the ones you’d see on a…
40 WAYS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH MADRID
Ohhhh… Madrid. What can we say about our wonderful home? Madrid is where it all began for CATS, where everything started all those 15 years ago. For this, and many…
HALLOWEEN: TERROR (AND PARTYING) TAKE OVER MADRID
You may have already heard (we do tend to mention it) but… Madrid is the life and soul of eeeevery party. We like to celebrate pretty much anything here; the…
Girls, here are 10 reasons why traveling solo is the best decision ever
The Age of Empowerment for Female Solo Travelers They say if there is a future… it will belong to us women!! Hell yeah! Right now we’re at a crucial point…
Super Survival Guide for Erasmus life in Madrid
Dear students, friends, BROTHERS AND SISTERS of the wonderful world of Erasmus… WELCOME to Madrid! The time has come for you to land in Madrid, with your suitcases and hearts…
MADRID: SUMMER STARTS WITH STREET PARTIES
So, the time has come to introduce Madrid’s hidden gems: popular festivals. For those of you ‘rookie’ travelers, don’t worry, we’ll explain every new concept as we go along, for…
Gay Pride 2018: Vindication and Mayhem in Madrid
Well well WELL! Today marks the start of something HUGE. The time has finally come for Madrid’s event of the year. For over a week, the city will be utterly…
Cats Hostels, your World Cup spot
We’ve waited four long, long years. But the time has finally arrived! The World Cup is here, to the delight of all sports lovers, and we’re all 10000% pumped for…
Madrid Summer Lovin’
Finally!!! After a cold and rainy start to the year (who said climate change wasn’t real?), summer is officially on the way, rolling into Madrid to light up our days…
Madrid Music Festival 2018
Festival season is in the air! Spain’s perfect concoction of warm weather, a little sunshine, and fun people, brings the music festivals to bloom. What more could you possibly want???…
Mariah Carey Stays In Hostels Now & So Can You
Mariah Carey has joined the rank of unexpected celebrities who stay in hostels in Hostelworld’s latest spoof campaign by Lucky Generals. The legendary diva is at first indignant when she…
Street food in Madrid: much more than tapas and stews
OK! Tapas are a cultural thing in Spain and stews are a religion in Madrid. But wait a minute—if we Spaniards love to eat (very well) and our way of…
10 Tips to Organize your Trip to Madrid in 2018
Are you planning a trip to Madrid? If you want to know the capital of Spain, the possibilities are several. A large and beautiful city that offers possibilities for all tastes.…
Original Souvenirs from Madrid
Fans No matter where you go in Spain, you’ll see fans in almost every tourist shop. They are beautiful and authentic, and come in every shape, size, and color. Whether…
The Best Restaurants to Eat Paella in Madrid
Casa Benigna One of the best restaurants to eat paella in Madrid is Casa Benigna, located on Calle Benigna Soto. This is a family owned restaurant that has been around…
We’re Going Global: World Pride Madrid 2017
If you are visiting us between June 23rd and July 2nd, you will get to witness the 40th anniversary of the first LGBTIQ pride parade in Spain, and what promises…
The Best Gay Clubs in Madrid
Hot Hot is the best gay club in Madrid and I recommend it! It is located on Calle de las Infantas, 9, 28004 Madrid. This club was one of the…
The 10 Best Parks in Madrid
1. Retiro Park Retiro Park is located in the heart of Madrid and is one of people’s favorite parks to go to. It’s a great place to go for a walk,…
St. Patrick’s Day in Madrid
With March comes one of the biggest celebrations of the year, St. Patrick’s Day! On March 17th Ireland and a large part of the world dyes everything green to celebrate St.…
Best Flamenco Shows in Madrid
Torres Bermejas (Red Towers) This room, whose decoration is the imitation of the Alhambra of Granada, is one of the most well known flamenco tablaos of the capital. With more…
Don’t Miss the 10 Best Tapas in Madrid According to the Locals!
Madrid is the capital of Spain, so it is the most visited city throughout the year for national and international tourism. One of the things that you can do is…
Christmas in Madrid
Holiday season in Madrid is an experience like none other. Here are some ways to celebrate all your favorite traditions while incorporating that famous Spanish flavor!! Spain’s capital is home…
Thanksgiving at Cat’s Hostel Madrid
Thanksgiving Day can be traced back to the 1621 celebration at the Plymouth Plantation, where the religious refugees from England known popularly as the Pilgrims invited the local Native Americans…
What is a typical Spanish breakfast in Madrid?
Breakfast in Spain can vary quite a bit depending on where you are. Some say that there are 1001 different ways to enjoy the first meal of the day and…
Why are the Madrileños called Gatos?
Well in case you were worried, it’s not because they’re unfriendly and they certainly won’t scratch you! Although the madrileños may have some characteristics in common with cats: they’re very…
Party Hostel: 5 Things to Do in Madrid This October
If you’re looking for something to do in October, a trip to Madrid has something to offer all kinds of travelers. The cultural, culinary, athletic and artistic offerings are endless!…
Best PubCrawl in Madrid
Join the best Pubcrawl in Madrid The pubcrawl is a great way to meet people, not because you’ll help each other piece together the night before, but because it all…