Retiro Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Prado Museum
A world-renowned art museum with some of Europe’s most important masterpieces on display, this is an essential part of any Madrid tourist itinerary.
El Retiro Park
Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.
Royal Botanical Garden
Relax among the thousands of colorful and aromatic plants meticulously laid out in a garden located alongside Madrid’s busy Paseo del Prado.
Glass Palace
Modeled on London’s famous Crystal Palace, this 19th-century building is made almost entirely of glass and today hosts regular exhibitions.
Church of San Jeronimo El Real
The former royal church of Madrid is an awe-inspiring Gothic structure atop a serene, grassy knoll near the city center’s royal museum.
Paseo del Arte
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Paseo del Arte in Madrid. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Retiro
Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Atocha
If you're spending time in Atocha, you might enjoy attractions like Atocha Station Memorial and Paseo del Arte. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Mendez alvaro Station to see more of the city.
Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Jorge Juan y Santacilia.
Cortes
While you're in Cortes, take in top sights like Gran Via and jump on the metro at Sevilla Station to see more of the city.
Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like WiZink Center and El Corte Inglés. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Pedro Zerolo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
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Hotels Near Retiro, Madrid
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- Cortes Hotels
- Recoletos Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Barrio de las Letras Hotels
- Ciudad Lineal Hotels
- Jerónimos Hotels
- Puente de Vallecas Hotels
- Lavapiés Hotels
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- Moratalaz Hotels
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- Golden Triangle of Art Hotels
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