Event Dates
From: Monday, December 5, 2022
To: Sunday, December 11, 2022
MADBEAR Madrid 2022
Mad Bear is the official gay bear party that takes place every December in Madrid.
December heats up in Madrid – for MADBEAR!
Mad Bear is the official gay bear party that takes place every December in Madrid. The Mad bear event is held over a bridge holiday bank weekend in Spain (two holidays close together), filling the city with hot Spanish Bears, chaser and otters.
- Stay on Gran Via, one of the city’s most famous streets, close to all the major attractions and just an 8 minute walk to the gay bars and clubs. The Boutique Hotel H10 offers light and airy rooms in a beautiful setting, our top recommended 4 star property in Madrid.
The Event
- The Mad Bear event is one of the largest bear events of the Winter in Spain.
- Over 8 days more than 4,000 guys from around the world descend upon Spain for hot sexy parties, fetish events and cruising extravaganzas dinners, competitions, trips, saunas, gastronomy and culture.
- For the best places to party, play and stay, check out our gay guide to Madrid.
Mad Bear Madrid Schedule 2022
- Events fun from Monday through to Sunday with daily meetups at Sauna Octopus and an evening bar crawl kicking off at 6 pm.
- Saturday plays host to the annual Mad Bear Dinner (Venue to be confirmed)
- Nightly club parties kick off at midnight, each night. Previous parties have included legendary events by Bear Action, Bearsurrection, BearMex and Furball.
- Megawoof has already been confirmed for Friday night.
- Awaiting full lineup.
- Enjoy the Suite life at Madrid 1915 Private Suites, for an “Exceptional” stay featuring spacious apartments, perfect for a festive escape, just steps from the city’s Christmas markets.
Popular Bars during Madbear Madrid
- Each evening, official pass holders can go on the bear route around the gay bars of Madrid, including:
- Bears Bar – Bear-friendly gay bar in the heart of Chueca and HQ for the Madbear Event.
- The Paso – Bustling gay bar, packed at weekends with busy dark room and friendly atmosphere.
- Fraggel Pop – Cheap and cheerful gay bar playing camp 80s and 90s tunes with video screens.
- Strong Bar – Iconic dance and cruising bar, playing host to several party nights including Odarko and Into The Tank.
- Organic – Long running gay cruise bar with several theme nights and shows. Welcome all fetish types.
Book Early – Big Spanish Holiday Weekend
- Madbear coincides with the largest bridge-weekend (two holidays close together) in Spain, the Puente de la Constitución, so book your hotel well in advance as everyone will be traveling.
Recommended Hotels in Madrid
The following hotels are close to the gay neighbourhood of Chueca and are highly rated by our readers:
NH Collection, Iberostar, Room Mate Oscar, H10 Villa de la Reina
Hotels in Chueca
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Room Mate Oscar is where are editors
stay when in Madrid, in the gay district!
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Mad Bear Madrid, Website
Gay Map of Madrid
Most of the gay bars in Madrid are located in Chueca, the city’s gay village and epicentre of all Spanish gay life. Hotels here fill up fast, so book well in advance, especially for key events.
Recommended Hotels in Madrid By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Madrid that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
The Principal
5 Star, Luxury
Spacious air-conditioned rooms and suites all have a TV with cable and satellite channels. Each has a desk, safe, minibar and private bathroom with a hairdryer. Just a few of the extras in certain rooms or suites include butler service, and Nespresso coffee machines. Iconic views of Madrid’s Gran Via Avenue are offered at the elegant rooftop terrace
NH Collection
4 Star, Readers Choice
The stylish rooms and suites in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Each room is comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower. The hotel’s rooftop terrace includes a lounge area with views of the Gran Via and an interior bar cafeteria for your comfort. Guests have access to Picalagartos Restaurant that is run by chef Manuel Berganza
Iberostar Las Letras
4 Star, Great Value
Set in a restored historic building, this design hotel offers a seasonal rooftop terrace with a stylish bar and a seasonal pool with spectacular views over Madrid. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. Free high speed WiFi. Rooms have high ceilings, large windows and a seating area. They are individually decorated with quotes by famous writers and poets.
Room Mate Oscar
3 Star, Location
Room Mate Oscar is a stylish hotel located in central Madrid, between Gran Via and the Chueca district. It offers free Wi-Fi, rooms with flat-screen TVs and a rooftop bar. Room Mate Oscar features chic décor with bright colours throughout. Each of its air conditioned rooms is spacious and comfortable. All have a minibar and a fully equipped bathroom.
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Recommended Hotels in Madrid By Expedia
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Hyatt Centric
5 Star, Luxury
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and conference space are onsite. All 159 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Guests will find TVs with satellite channels, and other amenities include minibars and premium bedding.
Hotel Atlantico
4 Star, Stylish
Along with a bar/lounge, this hotel has a snack bar/deli & a rooftop terrace. Free manager’s reception are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/café, and coffee/tea in a common area. All 109 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi & minibars. Soaking tubs, standard amenities include premium bedding & flat-screen TVs.
Casa de la Lírica
4 Star, Readers Choice
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, conference space, and concierge services. All 83 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and minibars. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, pillow menus and free weekday newspapers.
Hotel Regina
3 Star, Modern Classic
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 175 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and memory foam beds. Other amenities available to guests include minibars, room service, and pillow menus.
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