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You Must Know from Madrid:

Bring you student ID for discounts. A lot of places will only accept your student ID if it has an expiration date, so if your ID doesn’t have one, you might consider getting and ISIC card.

By Nikki and Leon

Geting Around in Madrid:

1. The best way to get around Madrid is a combination of Bus and Metro. The buses run all night from “La Plaza de Cibeles”, so you can take the bus home after going out.

By Nikki and Leon

2. If you are planning to meet your group at Plaza del Sol, be aware that there are several metro exits, so you MUST designate a meeting place. There is a statute of a bear "El Oso" near one of the metro exists, which is a good place to meet.

By Nikki

3. It is very convenience to take the metro from the airport to the city.

By Nikki and Leon

Lodging in Madrid:

To find a great midrange place, stay in one of Spain's Paradores. A state-run enterprise, the hotels are often in castles, palaces, fortresses, convents, monasteries and other historic buildings and are often times an excellent alternative to your standard hotel. www.parador.es

By Ryan

Money in Madrid:

European ATM's only take cards with 4 digit pin #'s. If your pin is 5 or more #'s make sure to change it before you go. The ATM ate my card in Italy and my bank had to send me another one such a hassle!

By Giuliette

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