Centro
In the city centre
Start your adventure at Madrid’s crown jewel - Palacio Real de Madrid, the royal palace and 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 £4 per night
Retiro
1.4 miles from city centre
This historic district can’t be missed. Loop around the Retiro Park – once the royal family’s private garden, it’s full of lavish monuments and tree-lined avenues. People-watch along Paseo del Prado boulevard with its joggers, street vendors and promenading locals, then explore El Prado Museum’s important collection of paintings.
Places to stay from £33 per night
Salamanca
1.6 miles from city centre
Serrano and José Ortega y Gasset (in Lista) are lined with high-end luxury shopping. The residential neighbourhoods of Recoletos, Lista, Goya and Castellana feature some of Europe’s most expensive real estate, while the area itself is one of Madrid’s most important commercial zones.
Places to stay from £26 per night
Chamberi
1.2 miles from city centre
This small historic residential district is slowly becoming gentrified as young professionals move to the area. Divided over 6 neighbourhoods, it’s a lively district to visit for some local flavour and has a village-like atmosphere. Filled with Modernist, Gothic and Neo-Mudéjar architecture, its streets are best explored on foot.
Places to stay from £18 per night
Madrid is all bustling plazas, lively tapas bars and a rich variety of museums that showcase Spain’s most celebrated artists. The mesmerising Prado Museum is perhaps the best-known of these, featuring works by Goya and Velázquez. It forms a ‘golden triangle’ with the Reina Sofía Museum – home to Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ – and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, a massive private collection that highlights a breadth of artistic styles.
Centuries of history are evident in Madrid’s medieval architecture – including the intricate portico arches of Plaza Mayor – and sites like the baroque Royal Palace, where state ceremonies are still held. You can visit top attractions like these using the city’s efficient and high-speed Metro service.
Spain's sprawling capital is also a city that lives and breathes football. If you’re a fan, be sure to catch a game at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – the home of Real Madrid football club – and join in with the roars of the crowd as the ‘Galácticos’ enter this famous pitch.
Madrid’s weather is pleasant for most of the year, with comfortably warm temperatures either side of summer. But a winter vacation still virtually guarantees clear blue skies – a brilliant sight when approaching Madrid airport during the day.
Tonight
From £123 per night
This weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.56 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Average weekend price | £110 per night |
| Average weekday price | £114 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Gran Via
0.2 miles from city centre
Puerta del Sol
In the city centre
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
2.6 miles from city centre
Paseo de la Castellana
3.1 miles from city centre
Plaza Mayor
0.2 miles from city centre
Sabatini Gardens
0.6 miles from city centre
Lope de Vega Theatre
0.4 miles from city centre
Puerta de Alcalá
0.8 miles from city centre
Calle Princesa
1.1 miles from city centre
Wanda Metropolitano
5.7 miles from city centre
We went to go to the three major art galleries - found a...
3 May 2024
We went to go to the three major art galleries - found a couple of good eating places (one of them, for chocolate and churros, thanks to Michael Portillo) - the others Rosi La Luna & for breakfast the Brown Bear Bakery. Never needed to use public transport or taxis to achieve what we needed - except a taxi to the station (only to discover no spaces on the trains to Toledo for 4-5 hours) so took a taxi to Toledo direct.
The hotel's central location is excellent, all tourist...
2 May 2024
The hotel's central location is excellent, all tourist attractions can be seen on foot. I appreciate the cleanliness of the room and the kindness of the staff. However, I cannot but mention the poverty of the monotonous breakfast, every day the same two slices of bread, a croissant, some transparent slices of cheese and a box of butter. I can say that I have never met such an anemic breakfast in any other hotel in Europe. I also didn't like the fact that you had to sit at the table and wait to be served with the portion by a lady a bit overwhelmed by the situation. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to have a kettle and some tea in the rooms for cool days like the ones we had. Honestly, the high price I paid was more reflected in the location of the hotel than in its facilities.
Madrid is a great walking city full of art, parks, monuments...
1 May 2024
Madrid is a great walking city full of art, parks, monuments, history with lots of fun bars and great restaurants. Everywhere we went we had great experiences. An easy to navigate metro system which also linked into inter city rail travel is a bonus. We felt safe at all times. Love the different places and the smaller calles that spread off them.
A fab place if you like art.
1 May 2024
A fab place if you like art. Madrid should be an example for all European cities: the Prado and Reina Sofia museums offer daily free visits in late afternoon. What a smart way to attract people who do not initially have art as their main focus.
Beautiful and monumental urban architecture (this applies to...
1 May 2024
Beautiful and monumental urban architecture (this applies to all buildings: 'ordinary' tenement houses, as well as state and historic buildings). The city is very well connected (many metro and bus lines). Lots of local bars, restaurants and cafes, but you must be aware that most are closed between 5pm and 8pm. NOTE: when reaching the airport by metro, you must know that you will have to pay an additional 3 EUR/person to enter the airport (this information is hard to find anywhere and usually surprises everyone on the spot).
Madrid is a beautiful city to visit.
30 April 2024
Madrid is a beautiful city to visit. We took the metro into the city from the airport which was easy to navigate, inexpensive and efficient. It is a lovely city to walk around and explore with a huge choice of lovely restaurants, bars, cafes and shops.
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