Mostenses Market

Mercado de los Mostenses is a covered municipal market of 25 stalls on Plaza de los Mostenses in Madrid, a short walk from Gran Vía. The current building dates from 1946, built on the site of the former Convent of the Mostenses that gave the market its name, and was renovated in 2024. It opens Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm and again from 5pm to 8pm, with Saturday hours from 9am to 3pm. Closed Sundays.

What to buy at Mostenses Market

Fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and poultry, fish and spices fill the traditional counters, and the prepared food stalls are what set this hall apart. Latin American cooking is strongly represented, with ceviches, arepas and empanadas from Peruvian, Ecuadorian and Colombian stalls, alongside Asian counters selling ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere in the city. It is one of the more multicultural of the municipal markets in Madrid.

How to get to Mostenses Market

The market is at Plaza de los Mostenses, 1, in Madrid's Centro district. Take Metro Line 2 to Noviciado station and walk about two minutes, or use Lines 3 or 10 to Plaza de España for a five-minute walk. Several bus lines also stop on nearby Gran Vía. The hall is wheelchair accessible. See the official market website for current stall listings.

Where to stay in Madrid

The market sits in Madrid's Centro district, so staying central makes everything easy. The Hotel Indigo Madrid - Gran Via puts you just a short walk away, and the Gran Via neighbourhood has plenty of other options at different price points.

If you want a quieter base with easy access, Malasaña is close by and full of good places to eat and drink after your market visit.

What time does Mostenses Market open?

Mostenses Market opens Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm, then again from 5pm to 8pm, and on Saturday from 9am to 3pm. It closes on Sundays. Arrive in the morning session for the fullest choice at the fruit, vegetable, meat and fish counters.

What is Mostenses Market known for?

Mostenses Market is known for its international food stalls. Alongside traditional counters selling Spanish meat, fish and produce, Latin American stalls serve ceviche, arepas and empanadas, and Asian stalls sell spices and ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere in central Madrid. The covered hall holds 25 stalls in total, on Plaza de los Mostenses near Gran Vía.

Can you eat at Mostenses Market?

Yes, several stalls at Mostenses Market serve prepared food, including Latin American dishes such as ceviche, arepas and empanadas. It works best as a casual weekday lunch during the 9am to 2pm session, when the widest choice of counters is open. The market is also wheelchair accessible.

How do you pay at Mostenses Market?

Mostenses Market takes cash, contactless cards and mobile payments, so you will not need to find an ATM before you go. The hall trades Monday to Saturday from 9am on Plaza de los Mostenses, and you can check with the market on +34 915 42 58 38 before a bigger shop.