If you are staying in Madrid and you like shopping, you cannot miss one of the most exclusive areas of the city, the Salamanca district or Barrio de Salamanca, a place where you can feel the luxury and exclusivity in every corner.
Shopping in the Barrio de Salamanca is a magnificent opportunity to visit some of the most renowned national and international firms. Its streets are also full of traditional shops, decoration, accessories and even more affordable fashion options.
Best shopping streets in Salamanca district
If there is one shopping street in the Barrio de Salamanca that you can't miss, it's the emblematic Calle Serrano. Here you will find some of the most luxurious shops and brands in the world, such as Liu Jo, Versace, Carolina Herrera, Prada, Rabat, Kenzo, Loewe, Armani or Gucci. This is undoubtedly the most glamorous street in Madrid, and an obligatory stop in the Salamanca district.
Other streets you can visit in the area are Calle de Ortega y Gasset, where you will find the legendary Tiffany & Co. jewellers, Dior, Valentino and Chanel, among many other brands. On the street parallel to Serrano, Calle de Claudio Coello, you will find Weekend, Max Mara, COS and Christian Louboutin, while Calle de Lagasca is home to Balenciaga.
Luxury fashion and accessories
The streets of the Salamanca district are full of women's and men's clothing shops. Here you'll find a look for any occasion, with trendy options to keep up with the latest fashion. Serrano street is a paradise for fashion lovers, since as well as the big brands there are small designer boutiques where you can buy unique pieces.
High-end design for the home
If you are interested in interior design, there are many furniture and decoration shops in the Barrio de Salamanca that are worth a visit. Kave Home, Cassina, Aneko, Sandra Marcos or Guaimaro, Gastón y Daniela, Chic & Soul, Maisons du Monde... there are options for all tastes and pockets. Nordic or classic furniture, unique designs, contemporary textiles, and accessories, and much more!
Goya Street: the low-cost option
There’s a street in Salamanca district that is far from the high prices of Serrano: Calle de Goya, where you can find some of the most famous international low-cost fashion brands and exclusive but affordable boutiques.
Japan's MUJI and Uniqlo, jewellery store Apodemia, cosmetics shop l'Occitane en Provence, Sephora and Michael Kors are some of Goya's most popular shops. You will also find major national clothing brands such as Zara and Mango.
Staying near Salamanca district shops
In the heart of Barrio de Salamanca, on Claudio Coello street, you will find Hotel Único, a central 5-star hotel in Madrid located right on the capital's Golden Mile of shopping.
Our luxury boutique hotel is your best option to stay in the Salamanca district, close to some of Madrid's must-see places such as El Retiro Park, Gran Vía, Puerta de Alcalá and Paseo del Prado.
Inside the Hotel Único you will find an oasis of calm and elegance, with cosy spaces full of natural light, luxurious rooms and suites with all the amenities and a relaxing wellbeing area with gym and treatments. We also invite you to enjoy Spanish gastronomy in the RFXM restaurant of chef Ramón Freixa, an establishment awarded with 2 Michelin stars.
