Scala Days Madrid Venue and Information
Mar 30th, 2023
Scala Days returns in person for the first time since 2020. Join us as hundreds of Scala enthusiasts and experts attend Scala Days Madrid from September 11th to 14th at Madrid Exposiciones y Eventos Urbanos (MEEU) in Madrid, Spain.
MEEU is an expansive event space conveniently located within the Chamartín station. This unique urban event space is the center of culture and leisure and is easily accessible. You can contact the venue directly by phone at + 34 918 314 131 or email at info@meeu.es. Their address is Calle Agustin de Foxá 40, 28036 Madrid.
About Madrid
Madrid is the centrally located Spanish capital, the European Union’s second-largest city, and one of the greenest cities in the world. It is home to some of the best museums, the world’s oldest restaurant, and beautiful parks. Some of Madrid’s most famous attractions include Plaza Mayor, El Retiro Park, Palacio Real, and the Egyptian Temple of Debod. The local football (soccer) team is Madrid FC.
This city is a fun, sprawling metropolis with phenomenal restaurants to try and countless state-of-the-art museums.
September is an excellent month to visit Madrid as the summer temperatures begin to drop but days are still warm with 12 to 13 hours of sunshine. The weather is typically cool in the morning and warm throughout the day and into the evenings with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows 13°C (55°F). An overcast sky is not uncommon during this time of year, but there is little chance of rain.
Traveling into Madrid
There are a few options when traveling to Madrid.
If you’re coming from abroad, you will likely fly into Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. This airport is more commonly referred to as Madrid–Barajas Airport and is Spain’s largest airport and Europe’s second-largest behind Paris–Charles de Gaulle. Madrid-Barajas has four passenger terminals and is 12 kilometers from Madrid’s city center. To contact customer service at Madrid-Barajas, email clientesmad@aena.es or call +34 913 211 000.
An important note: When flying out of Madrid-Barajas it is necessary to know which terminal your flight departs from. The airport’s terminals are spread apart and walking between each is not always possible.
If you prefer to travel by train to Madrid, there are a couple of options available to you!
Madrid Puerta de Atocha–Almudena Grandes, or Madrid Atocha, is the first major railway station in Madrid. If traveling to Madrid by high speed train, you will find yourself at the main terminal, “Puerta De Atocha.” The newer side of the station houses the main terminal. The older part of this railway station is used by RENFE for commuter trains.
The Scala Days Madrid venue is located at the Chamartín Station. This train station is the second largest and one of the two main train stations in Madrid with AVE high-speed trains, long-distance trains, and local services. It is located on the northern side of the city with its own metro station and bus stops for local buses. Chamartín has numerous shops, restaurants, and a popular bowling alley.
Places to Stay
There are many great hotels within minutes of the conference center. Below you will find a list of options.
| Hotel Name & Website | Distance to Venue by Car | Distance to Venue on Foot |
|---|---|---|
| Barceló Imagine | Less than 5 minutes | Less than 5 minutes |
| Eurostars Madrid Tower | Less than 5 minutes | Approximately 10 minutes |
| Crisol Via Castellana | Approximately 5 minutes | Approximately 10 minutes |
| Hotel Chamartín The One | Approximately 1 minute | Approximately 1 minute |
| Hotel Don Pío | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 25 minutes |
| Hotel Exe Plaza | Less than 10 minutes | Less than 20 minutes |
| Hotel ILUNION Pío XII (Madrid) | Less than 10 minutes | Less than 25 minutes |
| Hotel Mirador de Chamartin | Less than 15 minutes | Approximately 35 minutes |
| Hotel Nuevo Madrid | Less than 10 minutes | Less than 35 minutes |
| Hotel Villamadrid | Approximately 10 minutes | Less than 35 minutes |
| The Level at Meliá Castilla | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 25 minutes |
| Meliá Castilla | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 25 minutes |
| Occidental Castellana Norte | Less than 15 minutes | Approximately 1 hour |
| Erase un Hotel | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 25 minutes |
| Hotel Caballero Errante Plaza de Castilla | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 25 minutes |
| Hotel Madrid Chamartín Affiliated by Meliá | Less than 5 minutes | Less than 5 minutes |
| Posada de el Chaflán | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 25 minutes |
| Hotel 4C Puerta Europa | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 20 minutes |
| Apartamentos Las Torres | Less than 10 minutes | Approximately 15 minutes |
| Oshun Madrid Norte | Approximately 10 minutes | Less than 1 hour |
Places to Visit
If you want to extend your stay in Madrid outside of the conference days, you’re in luck! There is much to see and do in and around the Madrid area. The following table lists attractions, places to go, and activities to do.
| Place & Website | Address |
|---|---|
| Campo del Moro | P.º de la Virgen del Puerto, 1, 28013 Madrid |
| Catedral de la Almudena | C. de Bailén, 10, 28013 Madrid |
| Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena | C. de Bailén, 10, 28013 Madrid |
| Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida | Gta. de San Antonio de la Florida, 5, 28008 Madrid |
| Estadio Santiago Bernabéu | Av. de Concha Espina, 1, 28036 Madrid |
| Jardines de Sabatini | C. de Bailén, 2, 28013 Madrid |
| Mercado de San Miguel | Pl. de San Miguel, s/n, 28005 Madrid |
| Muralla Árabe | 28005 Madrid |
| Museo Cerralbo | C. de Ventura Rodríguez, 17, 28008 Madrid |
| Museo de América | Av. de los Reyes Católicos, 6, 28040 Madrid |
| Museo del Romanticismo | C. de San Mateo, 13, 28004 Madrid |
| Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales | C. de José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2, 28006 Madrid |
| Museo Nacional del Prado | C. de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid |
| Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza | P.º del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid |
| Museo Naval | P.º del Prado, 3, 28014 Madrid |
| Parque de Atracciones de Madrid | Casa de Campo, s/n, 28011 Madrid |
| Parque de El Retiro | 28009 Madrid |
| Plaza de España | Plaza de España, 28008 Madrid |
| Parque Madrid Río | P.º de la Ermita del Santo, 14, 16, 28011 Madrid |
| Plaza Mayor | Pl. Mayor, 28012 Madrid |
| Puerta de Alcalá | Pl. de la Independencia, s/n, 28001 Madrid |
| Real Basílica de San Francisco el Grande | C. San Buenaventura, 1, 28005 Madrid |
| Real Jardín Botánico | Plaza de Murillo, 2, 28014 Madrid |
| Temple of Debod | C. de Ferraz, 1, 28008 Madrid |
| Zoo Aquarium de Madrid | Casa de Campo, s/n, 28011 Madrid |
Places to Eat
Madrid also has a plethora of food options. The following is a list of restaurants to try throughout the city.
| Restaurant Name & Website | Type of Establishment | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 360° Sky Bar | Bar & Grill | Hotel Riu Plaza España, C/ del Maestro Guerrero, s/n, 28013 Madrid |
| Aarde | Tapas | Pl. de la Independencia, 10, 28001 Madrid |
| Alhambra | Andalucian | C. de la Victoria, 9, 28012 Madrid |
| Ana la Santa | Tapas | Plaza de Sta. Ana, 14, 28012 Madrid |
| Bodega de los Secretos | Tapas | Calle de San Blas, 4, 28014 Madrid |
| Brunch Club | Brunch | C. del Barco, 15, 28004 Madrid |
| Café del Rey | Bar & Grill | P.º del Rey, 22, 28008 Madrid |
| Carmencita Bar | Brunch | C. de San Vicente Ferrer, 57 and 51, 28015 Madrid |
| Donzoko | Japanese | Calle de Echegaray, 3, 28014 Madrid |
| Doña Luz Restaurante | International | C. de la Montera, 10, 12, 28013 Madrid |
| El Imparcial | Tapas | C. del Duque de Alba, 4, 28012 Madrid |
| El Imperfecto | Bar | Pl. de Matute, 2, 28012 Madrid |
| El Parnasillo del Príncipe | Irish Pub | C. del Príncipe, 33, 28012 Madrid |
| Funambulista Bar | Cocktail Bar | C. de las Huertas, 68, 28014 Madrid |
| Gastrobar Rosales 36 | Gastropub | P.º del Pintor Rosales, 36, 28008 Madrid |
| Habanera | Cuban | Calle de Génova, 28, local Habanera, 28004 Madrid |
| Honest Greens | Healthy | C/ de Hortaleza, 100, 28004 Madrid |
| La Bicicleta | Café | Pl. de San Ildefonso, 9, 28004 Madrid |
| La Cabaña Agentina | Argentinian | C. de Ventura de la Vega, 9, y 10, 28014 Madrid |
| La Musa Latina | Tapas | Cost.ª de San Andrés, 12, 28005 Madrid |
| La Negra Tomasa | Cuban | C. de Cádiz, 9, 28012 Madrid |
| La Santoría | Speakeasy | C. de Lope de Vega, 30, 28014 Madrid |
| La Taberna de El Pimiento Verde | Basque | C. del Conde de Miranda, 4, 28005 Madrid |
| La Venencia | Bar | Calle de Echegaray, 7, 28014 Madrid |
| Lamucca de Prado | Tapas | C. del Prado, 16, 28014 Madrid |
| Lateral | Seafood | Plaza de Sta. Ana, 12, 28012 Madrid |
| Mad Mad Vegan | Vegan | C. de Pelayo, 19, 28004 Madrid |
| Misión Café | Café | C. de los Reyes, 5, 28015 Madrid |
| Ochenta Grados Malasaña | Fusion | C. de Manuela Malasaña, 10, 28004 Madrid |
| Ojalá | Beach Bar | Calle de San Andrés, 1, 28004 Madrid |
| Restaurante-Coctelería Inclán Brutal | Bar | C. de Álvarez Gato, 4, 28012 Madrid |
| Rosi La Loca | Tapas | C. de Cádiz, 4, 28012 Madrid |
| Salmon Guru | Cocktail Bar | Calle de Echegaray, 21, 28014 Madrid |
| Takos Al Pastor | Mexican | C. de la Salud, 13, 28013 Madrid |
| Zenith Brunch & Cocktails | Brunch | C. de Valverde, 28, 28004 Madrid |
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