Lovely gift items for both home and personal use. I picked up some cute soaps and kitchen gifts as…read morewell as some candles. The shop itself is very quaint and in a fun area. I highly recommend this hidden gem if you are in the area.

Fantastic selection of high-end Spanish artisan gifts: scarves, food, pottery. Charming little shop…read moregreat for your gifts to bring back home! Very good prices too!

Great cultural experience. This shop is in the heart of Puerta De Sol and offers a look into the…read moremore traditional past of Spain. Hand painted fans adorn the walls and windows, and they are quite beautiful to look at. The range of prices was $24-$300. We bought one to take home as a gift for a relative.

Casa de Diego is a very small shop on the Puerta Del Sol. I had heard it was overpriced, but…read morechecked it out anyways. I really wanted to find an authentic gift for my sister from Spain. I thought a hand painted fan would be something she'd like. And this was the place to go. I was pleasantly surprised by the price range. I bought two fans on the mid-high end, but I really like them. I skipped the specially designed stands because at 100€ a piece, I can't afford the stand to cost more than the fan. The service in the store was good. They were pleasant, but a little abrupt. It could have been the language barrier. So I won't really fault them. Other items including Paraguas (umbrellas) can be found here. Definitely worth at least a look in the Windows if only to admire the handiwork.

If you are looking for a good quality store that carries niche cultural t shirts this is a good…read moreplace and also available in Lisbon.

The name of this T-shirt shop embodies what the design of their shirts is all about - interesting…read moredesign and interesting typography. Their silk-screened shirts are truly unique, with a graphic design sensibility that features the work of local designers. You won't find t-shirts like this anywhere else, so if you're already at Sol, Madrid's central square, it's worth the short walk over to Typographia to buy some new shirts for yourself, and these are the kind of t-shirts that would also make great gifts. One star off for the off-putting staff who don't do justice to the design work on display here - and no refunds, so be sure to try on your selections before leaving the shop as the sizes run a bit small. They do accept exchanges but, again, a bit begrudgingly. Note to staff: Be proud of what you're selling!

This is one of those shops I always like to pop into when in Spain. I can't recall if I've seen…read morethem in other parts of Europe, but all over Spain for sure. Fun, kitschy stuff that is perfect for teens, kids and kids at heart. Little accessories and other tonterias. Got a couple dinosaur 3-d puzzles for gamer step-son and some fun washi tape for myself. They have hats, umbrellas, tons of cell phone accessories and just silly colorful things like emoji pillows. Things you impulse buy when they are cheap, I guess. Not as good as Tiger stores, but worth a look if you like low prices and colorful, cartoony stuff.

From the owner: Regalos divertidos y decoración hogar, una selección de proveedores Europeos y Estados Unidos…read more Cocktail y vinos, Teléfonos y relojes, Cuadros y marcos, Música y vinilos, Cocina, Baño y aseo

I have visited several shops in Madrid center area looking for souvenirs. Finally, I found "El…read moreChollo" with the best prices in souvenirs, caps, magnets,... Surprisingly, they have the same magnets as the store next door but much cheaper!!! They have other funny and usefull gadgets for phones and travellers, too.

From the owner: Curiosite Malasaña es una tienda de regalos originales y gadgets única,…read more un espacio abierto para que la gente se divierta curioseando, toqueteando y poniendo a prueba todos los productos expuestos. Se creó en 2010, porque muchos clientes llamaban a Curiosite.es para preguntar si había una tienda en Madrid. Las mil y una cosas que venden sirven como regalos y autoregalos divertidos, son inusuales, diferentes, siempre sorprenden y, aunque no te lleves nada, siempre puedes pasar un buen rato.

Wanted to look for specific DC batman comics. Released majority of the comics are in spanish. The…read moreplace is pretty nice and they have a good selection.

Nice comic shop, all comics in Spanien though, but nice selection off figurines and other stuff…read more Good place

Cutest little hidden gem. They carry all sorts of miniature cars (like Hot Wheels) and replicas of…read morescale cars for the little toy lover in you. A collectors paradise. Very unique choice for me, but I brought home with me a little MINI! $50 might seem pretty steep, but I'll have it longer than I have my own MINI I'm sure. Family run shop, the owner was showing his daughter?? how to work the register. You just don't see places like this in the US. They carry some very well made replicas as well as your Hot Wheels types, something for everyone. Good place for buying your wife that Ferrari she's always wanted, for a fraction of the cost. lol

From the owner: Abrimos nuestra tienda en Mayo de 2004, ofreciendo al público la posibilidad de entrar en la…read morehabitación de un coleccionista de autos a escala. Como en un pequeño museo, casi 5000 pequeños autos están ordenados por escala, época, temática o fabricante, siendo muy fácil encontrar el modelo que el cliente guarda en el garaje o aquel con el que jugó siendo niño. La variedad es muy amplia, pudiendo encontrarse aparte de las últimas novedades de Minichamps, Autoart, etc, vehículos antiguos de marcas como Matchbox, Dinky, Corgi, Scalextric y muchos más. Entre los servicios que se ofrecen a los clientes existe la posibilidad de localizar un modelo en particular, o reservar modelos que están por llegar, asegurando al cliente el hacerse con uno. ..................................... We opened our store in May 2004, offering the public the opportunity of entering the room of a model car collector. Like in a small museum, almost 5000 small cars are arranged by scale, era, theme or manufacturer, being very easy to find the vehicle that the customer keep in the garage or the one with which he played as a child. The variety of models on sale is extensive, and apart from the latest novelties from Minichamps, Autoart, etc, you can also find vintage cars from brands like Matchbox, Dinky, Corgi, Scalextric and many more. Among the services offered to customers it exist the possibility to locate a particular model, or to book models that are coming, ensuring the customer to get one. ...

I was in search of an art print for my girlfriend as a gift. After unsuccessfully trying the gift…read moreshop in CaixaMadrid, I found this place walking down the street and decided to give it a try. I was so glad that I did. Nacho, the store operator, was very helpful. He not only cut me a deal on the perfect print, but also wrapped it extremely well for the trip home. This store has a big selection of books. Not just art books but also kids and literature. They had small gift items like cards and posters. However, the service I received here as a tourist was unparalleled. I could not believe how helpful Nacho was. If you are looking for a unique gift (and perhaps some original art) give this place a try. I am still so thrilled that I was able to get something for my girlfriend. Thanks so much!

Everything we had here was excellent - from the veal carpaccio to the salads and the pastas. We…read moreeven stopped in for coffee one morning and the cappuccinos were just right. This is a nice little place if you are looking for a casual but classy lunch. However, make sure that you make reservations ahead of time or they will tell you to drink your coffee and get out quick.