Greetings from
Chamberí
MADJavier, 47
Verified“Bookshops, vermouth and unhurried conversation.”
In common: BooksVermouth
ES · EN · FR
For people arriving in Madrid
Your first friend in Madrid already lives here.
Erasmus, a master's, a new job or a few months working remotely. Buddia introduces you to a verified local, your age and with your interests, to grab a drink and show you their neighbourhood. No tours and nobody to pay.
- Free to start
- Locals with verified identity
- Not a dating app
Greetings from
Malasaña
MADAmira, 33
Verified“Small gigs and the best spots for a late dinner.”
In common: MusicFood
ES · EN · AR
Greetings from
Lavapiés
MADLucía, 29
Verified“I'll show you my neighbourhood's cafés and galleries.”
In common: CoffeeArt
ES · EN · IT
Sample profile
How it works
Three steps. A city that opens up.
No tour catalogues. Buddia is about people: someone who lives here and who you actually want to meet.
- 01
Find your buddy
Filter by interests, language and age. You see verified locals you have things in common with.
CoffeeArtMusic - 02
Write and meet up
Send a request with a message. If they accept, a chat opens to pick the day, time and place.
👋 Coffee on Saturday?📍 Sat · 11:00 · Local café - 03
Verify the meetup
When you meet, your buddy scans a QR on your phone. It works offline and proves the meetup was real.
Meetup verified
For newcomers
They arrive from everywhere. They leave with a friend in Madrid.
Erasmus, a master's, a new job or a few months as a digital nomad. You have a place to live, but nobody to show you how the neighbourhood works. That's what Buddia is for.
- Stays of weeks or months
- Locals your age with your interests
- In Spanish, English or whatever you speak
Trust
You don't see the safety. But it's everywhere.
Verified identity
Every buddy verifies their ID. So do you, before your first request.
Verified meetups
A QR code that changes every minute confirms the meetup really happened.
Private ratings
After every meetup, in private. With human moderation if something goes wrong.
Not a dating app
Buddia is about getting to know a city. Dating behaviour is moderated.
Questions
What you want to know before you come
How much does it cost?
Starting is free. If you want more requests at once, there will be an optional €7.99/month membership you can cancel in one click, with a reminder 3 days before each charge. Prefer not to subscribe? Single boosts start at €4.99.
Do I have to pay the buddy?
No. Nobody pays anybody. Buddies meet you because they enjoy it: to practise languages and meet people from abroad. Everyone pays for their own drink.
What if I don't speak Spanish yet?
Every buddy lists the languages they speak and you can filter by language. Many join precisely to practise yours.
How many requests can I send?
For free you can have up to 3 pending requests at a time. With the membership, up to 10.
Is it safe to meet someone I don't know?
Identities are verified, every meetup is confirmed with a QR code, and afterwards there are private ratings and a team that reviews reports. You can block or report anyone.
When can I use it?
We are gathering Madrid's buddies first and then opening to travellers. Leave your email and we'll tell you as soon as you can message your first one.
Land in Madrid with a plan.
Leave your email and we'll tell you when you can message your first buddy.