Maktub Shisha

About Maktub Shisha

Maktub Shisha is a shisha lounge at the lower end of Calle de Atocha, between Antón Martín and Atocha station. “Maktub” means “it was written” in Arabic, and the place matches it with carefully chosen décor and a calm atmosphere where you can happily spend the whole afternoon. It opens every day from 16:00 and closes in the early hours, so it works both for unwinding after work and for starting the night. Its nearly 400 Google reviews, with a score of 9, mostly talk about the quality of the shisha, the milkshakes, the music and the staff; some customers find them strong, so ask for a lighter one if you are not used to it. They also serve Moroccan mint tea, and prices are moderate: between €3 and €15 per order.

What to know before you go to Maktub Shisha
Opening hours: every day from 16:00 to 02:30.
Prices: between €3 and €15 per order, according to Tripadvisor. The shisha price is not always on a menu: ask before you order.
On the menu: shisha, milkshakes and Moroccan mint tea.
Getting there: Estación del Arte metro (line 1), about five minutes’ walk; Antón Martín is a little further.