Madrid City Center
In downtown
Start your adventure at Madrid’s crown jewel, Palacio Real de Madrid, the royal palace and the adjacent Sabatini Gardens. Madrid’s oldest district includes the popular landmarks of Plaza Mayor, Gran Vía and Plaza Cibeles, or the popular area of Lavapies in Embajadores.
Places to stay from CNY 39 a night
Retiro
1.4 miles from downtown
This historic district can’t be missed. Loop around Retiro Park – once the royal family’s private garden, it’s full of lavish monuments and tree-lined avenues. People-watch on Paseo del Prado boulevard, filled with joggers, street vendors and locals, then spend a few hours exploring El Prado Museum’s important collection of paintings.
Places to stay from CNY 299 a night
Salamanca
1.6 miles from downtown
Serrano and José Ortega y Gasset (in Lista) are great for shopping and are lined with luxury and designer shops. The residential neighborhoods of Recoletos, Lista, Goya and Castellana feature some of Europe’s most expensive real estate, and the area itself is one of Madrid’s most important commercial zones.
Places to stay from CNY 242 a night
Chamberi
1.2 miles from downtown
This small, historic residential district is becoming gentrified as young professionals move to the area. Spread over 6 neighborhoods, it’s a lively district to visit for some local flavor and has a village-like atmosphere. Filled with Modernist, Gothic and neo-Mudejar architecture, its streets are best explored by foot.
Places to stay from CNY 197 a night
Madrid is all bustling plazas, lively tapa bars, and a rich variety of museums showcasing Spain’s most celebrated artists. The world-famous Prado Museum features the work of Goya and Velázquez. The Prado forms the "golden triangle" with the Reina Sofía Museum—home to Picasso’s "Guernica"—and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, an enormous private collection highlighting a wide array of artistic styles.
Madrid’s medieval architecture holds centuries of history, like the intricate portico arches of Plaza Mayor, as well as the baroque Royal Palace, where state ceremonies are held to this day. And visiting top attractions like these is easy thanks to the city’s efficient and high-speed Metro system.
Spain's sprawling capital is a city that lives and breathes soccer. If you’re a fan, catch a game at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium—home to Real Madrid—and roar with the rest of the crowd as the "Galácticos" take the field.
Madrid’s weather is pleasant year-round, with perfectly comfortable temperatures on either side of summer. Even a winter vacation practically guarantees clear blue skies – making for a beautiful sight when flying into the airport during the day.
Tonight
From CNY 1,574 per night
Next weekend
From CNY 1,722 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = CNY 7.86 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Average weekend price | CNY 982 per night |
| Average weekday price | CNY 963 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Gran Via
0.2 miles from downtown
Puerta del Sol
In downtown
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
2.6 miles from downtown
Paseo de la Castellana
3.1 miles from downtown
Plaza Mayor
0.2 miles from downtown
Lope de Vega Theatre
0.4 miles from downtown
Bridge of Alcalá
0.8 miles from downtown
Puerta de Toledo
0.8 miles from downtown
Paseo del Prado
0.6 miles from downtown
Palacio De Cristal
1.1 miles from downtown
Love this city - alive and vibrant.
September 20, 2024
Love this city - alive and vibrant. Easy to get around ... use the Metro and multi-journey ticketing. Simple to buy, simple to use. A very comprehensive system. Lots of things to see and do. Good parks and lots of trees. Lots of cafes and restaurants for all pockets and tastes.
A fabulous buzzy city with incredible architecture and green...
September 13, 2024
A fabulous buzzy city with incredible architecture and green space. We will return to explore. Restaurants and bars all amazing - people in the street really friendly and helpful. We came from Malaga to Madrid by train - that was superb. Lots of taxis at reasonable costs. We will be back - so cross with our hotel experience.
Madrid was a nice surprise.
September 12, 2024
Madrid was a nice surprise. It's a big city with nice buildings and a well maintained old town. The night life was incredible with cool bars, good food and felt safe out on the busy streets. I would do again!
August is a perfect month to visit Madrid as most locals are...
September 9, 2024
August is a perfect month to visit Madrid as most locals are out of town in beach locations which means there is little traffic and it's easy to move around town. Great place to visit for art and culture.
The city is vibrant and easy to navigate.
September 9, 2024
The city is vibrant and easy to navigate. Lots of culture and retail venues. Do not miss the museums, the Fuencarral avenue shops, the rooftop bars, and the clubs. Not so cool is RENFE and other railway companies that give you a hard time refund tickets to other cities. Also beware of second hand online train ticket sales webpages, they charge your credit card but do not guarantee you a seat on the train. Then they take a while to refund your money. Beware of pick pockets in crowded spaces.
Such an amazingly vibrant city.
September 6, 2024
Such an amazingly vibrant city. So much to see, and so many great restaurants. Most places are walking distance in central Madrid, which is helpful. The metro lines work super well and are clean. The city is safe, never felt at danger at anytime. People are very friendly and welcoming also. I love Madrid, one of the best European cities.
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