Churros con Chocolate at San Ginés
About
Chocolatería San Ginés is a beloved institution for churros dipped in dense drinking chocolate. It is a rite of passage after a night out, and just as good as a mid-afternoon indulgence.
Why visit
- A classic Madrid tradition
- Open very late, perfect after Malasaña
- A short walk from Plaza Mayor
Good to know
- Lines can be long at peak times; visit off-peak
- It is very sweet: share a portion
- Try nearby cafés if you want to skip the queue
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Churros con Chocolate at San Ginés with Mercado de San Miguel, Royal Palace of Madrid and Círculo de Bellas Artes Rooftop for a roughly 4-hour plan around Centro.
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Plaza Mayor Boutique (Centro), about 200 m away. Sample listing.
- Gran Vía Atelier Hotel (Gran Vía), about 400 m away. Sample listing.
- Malasaña Loft Rooms (Malasaña), about 1.1 km away. Sample listing.