The Best Ice-Cream Parlours in Madrid You Can't Miss

In this post, we bring you a selection of ice cream shops in Madrid that are well worth discovering on your next visit to the city.

Heladería Véneta

Recognized as one of the best in the world, this ice cream shop offers the following award-winning flavors: Galleta de la abuela, Pistacho paradise, and Sicily orange sunrise. Besides these, they have a wide variety of flavors, all handmade, with a texture that will surprise you. You can buy not only ice cream but also cakes, crepes, or waffles. Although the shop is small, being right in the city center means you can stroll through the streets of Madrid while quietly enjoying your ice cream. Best of all, it's located just a 5-minute walk from Gran View Apartments. Open Monday to Thursday from 11 am to midnight, and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 1 am. 

Heladería Los Alpes Madrid

This is Madrid's oldest ice cream shop, with more than 70 years of history. Here you'll find everything from Philadelphia cheese ice cream to tiramisu or mascarpone with dried figs. They also offer gluten-free and lactose-free ice creams, as well as low-sugar flavors for diabetics. It's located in Moncloa, a 9-minute bus ride from our apartments. Open every day from 10 am to 11 pm, and until 11:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. 

MYKA Greek Frozen Yogurt

If you're a fan of frozen yogurt, we recommend visiting MYKA Greek Frozen Yogurt. Their creamy frozen Greek yogurt serves as the base for a carefully chosen selection of toppings, including red berry crumble, pistachio syrup, and many other combinations designed to elevate every bite. We can assure you it's well worth a visit. You can get there by metro on line 5 from Gran View Apartments.

Heladería Puerta Real

Next up is another artisanal ice cream shop in Madrid, just a 12-minute walk from our apartments. At Heladería Puerta Real you'll find a wide variety of flavors made with natural ingredients, free of preservatives and artificial colorings. Their artisanal ice creams stand out for their Italian style, made with fresh Galician milk. The flavors most recommended by customers are pistachio, dulce de leche, and cheesecake. It's definitely the ideal choice for taking a break and enjoying an artisanal ice cream during a stroll through the city.

Heladería Bibì e Bibó

A project born from an Italian-Spanish family that turned their passion for authentic gelato into a real statement of intent. To perfect their craft, they traveled to Tuscany, where they learned from one of the world's most prestigious master ice cream makers, blending Italian tradition with a contemporary, creative vision. They're also committed to more responsible consumption, using recycled and fully recyclable packaging and materials. There are more shops around the city, but the one closest to Gran View Apartments is at C. de Alcalá, 144. You can easily get there on bus number 146 in 18 minutes.

La Pecera

To close out this list, we recommend La Pecera, just a 12-minute walk from Gran View Apartments. What makes this spot special is its original fish-shaped ice creams, inspired by traditional Japanese taiyaki, which are combined with ice cream and toppings. They stand out for their creamy texture and carefully chosen selection of flavors. A different, delicious, and thoroughly Instagrammable treat. 

Gran View Apartments is your perfect starting point thanks to its central location and comfortable apartments. Book your next getaway now!