You’re walking out of the Prado Museum after hours of Velázquez, Goya and Bosch. The plan is clear: art first, signature cocktails after. The good news is you don’t need the metro, a taxi or a bus. Stillroom is a 5-minute walk away, just behind the museum, next to the Jerónimos church.
Walking Route: From the Prado to Stillroom in 5 Minutes
This route is so simple you don’t even need a map: the whole trick is leaving through the right side of the museum, the one that faces the Jerónimos church. Here’s the step-by-step breakdown:
How to Get from the Prado Museum to Stillroom
Step-by-step guide to walking from the Prado Museum to Stillroom Madrid (C. Moreto, 9) in 5 minutes.
Step 1: Leave through the Puerta de los Jerónimos
This is the east-side entrance of the museum, right next to the Iglesia de San Jerónimo el Real. If you leave through the Puerta de Velázquez (the one on Paseo del Prado) or the Puerta de Goya, walk around the building along its north façade: it’s an extra two minutes and brings you to the same spot.
Time: 0 minutes (starting point)
Coordinates: 40.4143° N, 3.6921° W
Step 2: Cross Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón
This street runs along the back of the museum; the stretch facing the gate is pedestrianised. As you cross it, you’ll see the Jerónimos church on your left, raised up on its steps.
Time: 1 minute’s walk
Landmark: The museum is behind you; the church is on your left.
Step 3: Take Calle de Casado del Alisal
A few metres to your right, Calle de Casado del Alisal begins, heading east towards Retiro. Follow it: it’s about a hundred metres of quiet street, with a very gentle slope.
Time: 2 minutes’ walk
Distance: Approximately 100 metres
Step 4: Turn left onto Calle de Moreto
The first side street is Calle de Moreto: narrow, one-way, with the Jerónimos church closing the view at the far end. Turn here.
Key landmark: If the façade of the Iglesia de San Jerónimo el Real (number 4) is in front of you, you’re on the right track.
Time: 3 minutes from the start
Step 5: Walk up to number 9
Stillroom is just a few steps away, on the right-hand pavement (the odd-numbered side):
- Number 4, on the opposite pavement: the Iglesia de San Jerónimo el Real
- Number 9: Stillroom (dark green façade, gold lettering)
Total time: 5 minutes from the museum (3 if you left through the Puerta de los Jerónimos)
Destination coordinates: 40.4141° N, 3.6903° W
You’ve arrived: Step inside and enjoy your cocktail.
Estimated total time: 5 minutes
Map and Visual Landmarks
Key Landmarks
| Landmark | Time | How to spot it |
|---|---|---|
| Puerta de los Jerónimos | 0 min | East side of the museum, next to the church |
| Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón | 1 min | Pedestrianised stretch facing the gate |
| Calle de Casado del Alisal | 2 min | The street heading towards Retiro |
| Stillroom | 5 min | Green façade, Moreto 9 |
Transport Alternatives (If You’d Rather Not Walk)
Although walking is the best option (5 minutes, free, and you get to cross the Los Jerónimos neighbourhood), here are some alternatives:
By Metro
The nearest station is Estación del Arte (Line 1, blue). From there:
- Walk 8 minutes north, skirting the Real Jardín Botánico and the Prado
- Distance: 600 metres
Honest opinion: It takes longer than walking from the Prado. Only worth it if you’re coming from another part of Madrid.
By Bike (BiciMAD)
There’s a BiciMAD docking station on Calle de Alfonso XII (3 minutes from Stillroom). Ideal if you’re coming from:
- Retiro (8 min by bike)
- Gran Vía (12 min by bike)
- Atocha (5 min by bike)
By Taxi/Uber/Cabify
Only worth it if you’re coming from:
- Chamartín (20 min)
- Barajas (35 min)
- Salamanca (15 min)
Where to get out: Calle de Moreto is narrow and one-way. If traffic makes it awkward, get out on Alfonso XII or Felipe IV and walk the last minute.
What to Do Once You Reach Stillroom
After that 5-minute walk (with the art still fresh in your mind), you’ve got options:
Option A: Vermouth Hour
The golden hour at Stillroom. Order a Mediterráneo (gin infused with bay leaf and Cameroon white pepper, lemon oregano cordial) or one of our house vermouths, from Carpano to Cocchi. Pair it with a few Santoña gildas or Cantabrian anchovies.
Option B: A Small-Plates Dinner
If you’re hungry after the museum, the Kimchi Smash Burger or the Iberian cheese board are perfect. Share with your companion and order two different cocktails to try: you’ll find it all on the small-plates menu.
Option C: A Night of Cocktails
If you’re after the full experience, let the team recommend something. Tell them what you like (sweet, bitter, citrusy, strong) and they’ll tailor it.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from the Prado to Stillroom?
Between 3 and 5 minutes, depending on which gate you leave through. From the Puerta de los Jerónimos — the one on the east side of the museum, next to the church — it’s about 200 metres: you cross Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, take Calle de Casado del Alisal and at the first corner you’re already on Calle de Moreto. If you leave through the Puerta de Velázquez, the one facing Paseo del Prado, walk around the museum along its north façade and add a couple of minutes.
Is the route well lit at night?
Yes. The whole route runs through the area around the museum and the Jerónimos church, one of the best-lit and busiest parts of Madrid. Calle de Moreto has streetlights, pavements and hardly any traffic: it’s one of the quietest and prettiest streets in the centre.
Are there any landmarks so I don’t get lost?
Three foolproof landmarks: (1) the Puerta de los Jerónimos, the museum entrance facing east, next to the church; (2) the Iglesia de San Jerónimo el Real, with its flight of steps, whose door is at number 4 on Calle de Moreto; and (3) our façade, dark green with gold lettering, a few metres further down on the opposite pavement, at number 9.
Can I get there with a wheelchair or a pushchair?
Yes, the route is accessible: the stretch of Ruiz de Alarcón facing the museum is pedestrianised, and Calle de Casado del Alisal and Calle de Moreto have pavements, pedestrian crossings and a very gentle slope, with no steps. Stillroom has step-free access on the ground floor, although the venue does have internal stairs: ask for a ground-floor table when you book and we’ll have it ready.
What other routes are there from other museums?
From the Thyssen-Bornemisza it’s about 8 minutes (600 metres), going round the Prado along Calle de Felipe IV. From the Reina Sofía, about 12 minutes (900 metres) up Paseo del Prado or Calle de Alfonso XII. From Atocha station, about 10 minutes. All the neighbourhood’s routes are covered on our blog.