Popular places to visit
National 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.
Naval Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Naval Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Madrid. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Retiro
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Excellent stay!!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Claridge Madrid
Did not have breakfast. Staff was excellent. The room was clean freshly appointed.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Excellent service
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Very helpful staff and the breakfast was amazing with plenty of choice. Rooms very clean and hotel also very clean. Well situated for the Metro (O’Donnell or Goya) and a short distance to the Retiro gardens. Easy to get to from the airport on Bus 203 (5 Euro per person when we took it). Lots of places ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Regina
Service was friendly and very attentive. Location was excellent as was the breakfast. A great choice!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Emperador
I just stayed for 4 nights in mid April. I had a nice, clean double bed room on the 8th floor overlooking the main road. Loved the view! Breakfast was decent every day. There was a nice variety of fresh fruit, meats, and bread. My only complaint is that the roof top terrace was only half open to ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
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.
Jerónimos
Take time in Jerónimos to visit attractions like National Prado Museum and Glass Palace. You might also appreciate the interesting museums, and you can hop on the metro at Atocha Renfe Station to see more of the city.
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.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like National Prado Museum and CaixaForum Madrid, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like National Archaeological Museum.
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.
Retiro Travel Guide
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