The bookstore Tipos Infames, one of the most emblematic cultural spaces in Madrid's Malasaña neighborhood, has announced that it will close its doors after more than 15 years since its opening. The decision was communicated by its managers through a video published on their social media, where they explain that the project cannot continue due to the effects of gentrification in the neighborhood, which has increased costs and made it difficult for local businesses to survive.
Opened in 2010 by three friends —Alfonso Tordesillas, Gonzalo Queipo, and Curro Llorca—, Tipos Infames became much more than a traditional bookstore over the years: it combined book sales with a café, a wine bar, and a space for presentations featuring literary novelties, concerts, and exhibitions, turning the establishment into a cultural meeting point beloved by both readers and authors. The bookstore won the award for Best Cultural Bookstore in 2021 for its cultural dynamism for Madrid.
In their farewell message, the booksellers thanked the community for their support and expressed their sadness at having to close a project that meant so much to them and to many reading enthusiasts. The closure is scheduled for **mid-February 2026**, allowing their followers to visit the San Joaquín street location one last time.
After the announcement, many profiles of different kinds (politicians, writers, directors) have spoken out to express their sadness at the loss of a cultural icon, their support for booksellers, and their concern about the gentrification that threatens small and independent businesses in Madrid.