Plaza Norte 2 is a covered shopping mall in San Sebastián de los Reyes with 132 brands, 31 restaurants and a Cine Yelmo cinema. It lies about 17 km by road north of Plaza de Castilla, on Plaza del Comercio 11-12 in the MegaPark retail park, off exits 17 and 19 of the A-1 motorway, next to IKEA. Shops open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm; restaurants serve until midnight. The car park has more than 6,800 spaces. Without a car, bus 171 from Plaza de Castilla takes about 20 minutes.
Is Plaza Norte 2 worth the trip from central Madrid? Yes, if you want everything under one roof with free parking: 132 brands including Zara, Fnac and Sephora, 31 restaurants open until midnight and a Cine Yelmo with a four-screen Luxury zone. Bus 171 from Plaza de Castilla takes about 20 minutes for €3. For outlet prices, The Style Outlets is 3.8 km north.
- Films in English: rare; look for the VOSE tag on the Cine Yelmo listings
- Going back: bus 156 stops 150 m from the mall, last departure 11.32pm
- From the airport: Terminal 4 is 8.5 km away, about 11 minutes by taxi
- Watch out: no Primark, and Sunday shop hours are only 11am to 9pm
How do I get to Plaza Norte 2 from Madrid or the airport?
From Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas Airport a taxi takes about 11 minutes; from Plaza de Castilla the car takes 19 and bus 171 about 20, plus a 540 m walk, while the Metro needs 30 minutes of train with one change and then a 1.5 km walk. Use a different bus to come back.
Going there: bus 171. It leaves the Plaza de Castilla interchange, reached on Metro Lines 1, 9 and 10, and stops at Av. Matapiñonera-Plaza Norte after about 20 minutes, a 540 m walk from the entrance. Intercity buses belong to the Consorcio Regional de Transportes, the regional transport authority, and the Consorcio sets a flat €3 fare for trips between towns, paid by contactless bank card on board. The mall sits in zone B1, explained in Madrid transport zones.
Coming back: bus 156. It is the line the mall itself advertises, but on the way out it loops through an industrial estate and stops nearly a kilometre away. On the way back it stops on Camino del Juncal, 150 m from the mall, and takes 28 to 50 minutes to Plaza de Castilla depending on the hour.
Metro and airport. The nearest station, Reyes Católicos on Line 10, is 1,560 m away on foot, with a change at Tres Olivos and the €3 combined ticket covered in Madrid Metro ticket prices. Every other route from the capital is in how to get to San Sebastián de los Reyes.
Does the cinema show films in English?
Rarely. Cine Yelmo at Plaza Norte 2 shows films dubbed into Spanish as standard, which is normal across Spain, and any original-version screening with Spanish subtitles is marked VOSE on the Cine Yelmo listings. Many weeks there is none, so check the tag before buying; for English-language films the city-centre cinemas are the safer bet.
The cinema has standard screens and a Luxury zone of four screens with its own foyer, spread over the upper and lower floors. The Luxury screens are the premium option; for a family blockbuster, the standard rooms do the job.
What time does Plaza Norte 2 open on Sundays, and when to eat?
Sunday trading is normal here because the Region of Madrid allows shops to open any day. On Sundays the shops open from 11am to 9pm, an hour later and an hour earlier than Monday to Saturday, and the 31 restaurants stay open until midnight. Shops close only on 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 25 December; on those days the restaurants and leisure area still open.
Spanish meal times run late: lunch from around 2pm, dinner rarely before 9pm, which is why the restaurants stay open long after the shops. The food is all chains: Goiko and Foster’s Hollywood for burgers, La Tagliatella and Ginos for Italian, Udon and Sushi Tao for Asian, Cañas y Tapas and 100 Montaditos for Spanish snacks, Starbucks and Coffee Island for coffee. Tipping is optional; rounding up is normal. City-centre Sunday hours are in Madrid shops open on Sunday.
Which brands are at Plaza Norte 2, and is there Primark?
The mall lists 132 brands, strongest in fashion: Zara, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, Bershka and Stradivarius, plus Mango, H&M, COS, Hollister, Scalpers and Lacoste. There is no Primark. Sport means JD Sports, Foot Locker and Sprinter; books and electronics, Fnac and Casa del Libro; beauty, Sephora, Druni and Rituals.
For outlet prices, head 3.8 km north to The Style Outlets San Sebastián de los Reyes, with 83 brands at outlet prices. On a wet day, the mall is one of the indoor options listed in what to do in Madrid when it rains.
What is next to Plaza Norte 2?
Plaza Norte 2 is one stop among the things to do in San Sebastián de los Reyes. IKEA San Sebastián de los Reyes shares the MegaPark site, about 700 m away, opening Monday to Saturday 10am to 9pm and Sunday 11am to 8pm, with free parking and a Småland play area. The Style Outlets lies about 3.8 km north, in the Alegra park.
For families, The Big Garden kids’ club under the dome on the upper floor runs on Friday from 5.30pm to 8.30pm and at weekends and holidays from noon to 2pm and 5.30pm to 8.30pm, for ages 3 to 12, members only, in turns of up to 50 minutes. The things that may disappoint: almost every shop is a chain you can find in central Madrid, and the Metro is a long walk away.
Which Plaza Norte 2 plan suits you?
The right visit depends on what you came for: an English-language film, a premium seat, a late session without a car or a wet afternoon with children. Each has one best option at Plaza Norte 2.
| Plan | Best option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Film in English | Session tagged VOSE on the Cine Yelmo listing | Most sessions are dubbed |
| Premium seat | Cine Yelmo Luxury zone | Four screens with their own foyer |
| Late film without a car | Check the session’s end time first | Last bus 156 leaves at 11.32pm |
| Rainy day with children | The Big Garden kids’ club, then a film | Indoor, Friday to Sunday |
A rainy Sunday here, in order:
- Arrive on bus 171 or by car for the 11am Sunday opening.
- Shop until lunch, which in Spain starts around 2pm.
- Book an afternoon film, checking the VOSE tag if you want English.
- Check when the film ends and plan the trip back around the last 156 at 11.32pm.
FAQ about Plaza Norte 2 Madrid
Does the cinema at Plaza Norte 2 show films in English?
Rarely. Cine Yelmo at Plaza Norte 2 shows films dubbed into Spanish as standard, and any original-version screening with Spanish subtitles is marked VOSE on the Cine Yelmo listings. Many weeks there is none, so check that tag for each session before buying.
How do I get to Plaza Norte 2 from central Madrid without a car?
Take Metro Line 1, 9 or 10 to Plaza de Castilla and then intercity bus 171, which reaches the Av. Matapiñonera-Plaza Norte stop in about 20 minutes, 540 m from the entrance. The fare is €3, paid by contactless card on board. Return on bus 156 from the Camino del Juncal stop.
What time does Plaza Norte 2 close on Sunday?
The shops close at 9pm on Sunday, having opened at 11am, and on public holidays too except in December, when they keep 10am to 10pm. Restaurants stay open until midnight every day of the week.
Is there a Zara at Plaza Norte 2?
Yes. Plaza Norte 2 has Zara, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear, Bershka, Stradivarius and Zara Home, plus Mango, H&M, COS and Hollister. There is no Primark among its 132 brands.
How far is Plaza Norte 2 from Madrid airport?
About 8.5 km from Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas Airport, roughly 11 minutes by taxi without traffic, which makes Plaza Norte 2 an easy first or last stop with a car or taxi. By public transport, go via Plaza de Castilla and take bus 171.
Plaza Norte 2 is the rainy-Sunday answer north of Madrid, as long as the film ends before the last 156.