Best location for a Costa Coffee in Madrid

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for coffee shop / specialty café sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Coffee Shop / Specialty Café in Madrid — key figures

    Average investment
    €65,000 - €180,000
    Commercial rent
    €15-70/sqm
    Local competition index
    63/100
    Break-even
    12-24 months

    Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.

    Top areas for a Costa Coffee in Madrid

    1. 1

      Lavapiés

      Strong fit for this business type, rising area

      Rent: €15-25

      84
    2. 2

      La Latina

      High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €20-35

      74
    3. 3

      Malasaña

      High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: €22-38

      74
    4. 4

      AZCA/Castellana

      High footfall

      Rent: €6,000-14,000

      70
    5. 5

      Salamanca

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: €40-70

      58
    6. 6

      Chamberí

      Strong fit for this business type, weak fit for this business type

      Rent: €22-38

      53

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by Costa Coffee; the figures above are category estimates for Madrid, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    Costa Coffee in Madrid: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a Costa Coffee in Madrid?

    Lavapiés scores 84/100 for coffee shop / specialty café locations in Madrid, ahead of La Latina (74/100) and Malasaña (74/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Madrid rank highest for a coffee shop?

    Lavapiés (84/100), La Latina (74/100), Malasaña (74/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a coffee shop in Madrid?

    Total investment for a coffee shop / specialty café runs €65,000 - €180,000, with commercial rent around €15-70/sqm. Costa Coffee franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a coffee shop in Madrid take to break even?

    Typically 12-24 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 35-55%.

    How competitive is Madrid for this category?

    The local competition index is 63/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Madrid should a Costa Coffee franchisee avoid?

    Chamberí scores lowest at 53/100 for this category: strong fit for this business type, weak fit for this business type.

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