Cine Doré

Really special cinema. We liked watching old movie in old cinema. No food or drinks allowed inside. Box office opens 17:00 h. I think it is 3e for entering. We saw a movie for free I think because it was a film festival. 2/3 of tickets they sell online 1/3 is left for box office.

Exactly 4 min late for 5:30 movie, and i was not let in. I pleaded but The lady had rude behaviour. What is it? Do you want me to enjoy the theatre or just want to have your 5 min of satisfaction playing authority?

Sometimes we just pop in for coffee or books or to see a small exhibit. But movies are great! Fantastic old theater!

The Cine Doré, the oldest cinema in Spain, is a beautiful venue with two screening spaces and a cosy cafeteria, which hosts all kinds of films -old and modern- and film seasons at very affordable prices. Tickets can be purchased online (up to 5 days before the screening) or before the screening (they always keep 1/3 of the tickets for sale on the spot). Sometimes the screenings also include a presentation or a talk with some members of the film crew after the screening. Foreign language screenings (non-Spanish) are always shown in O.V. with Spanish subtitles.

Wow: 2 min late and they won’t let you in. I pleaded but Talk to you very rudely. They just wanna show their 5 min or authority and don’t want you to enjoy your evening. Pathetic. Humiliation.

Waste of money and time. We had bought two tickets to go see a film. On our way there we were extremely excited to watch the film, however the public transport was a nightmare and we arrived 10min late. Spent more than 1h to arrive only for us to be told that we weren't allowed in. Very unforgiving! I wonder if you need the toilet, you probably won't be allowed back in?! As the reason is they don't want people to annoy others by sneaking past whilst the film is running. (Understandable) Never again, maybe when Madrid public transport is fixed, or if you leave with 2h in advance!!

Update 2024: We went for the first time to a film (Neil Young´s Heart of Gold) on the open air terrace at 22.00. A great experience. 2023: Hadn´t been for a long time. Great cinema showing classics on big screen in Sala 1. Beatifully renovated with films in VOSE original with Spanish subtitles. Also great value.

This is the box office to get your tickets from 16:15 onwards. Located at the side of the building along the street. Check schedule on their website but tickets can only be purchased on site here. 👉 Attached pic of box office window. On the right where the guy is standing.