Madrid Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Madrid
The Spanish capital is not all hustle and bustle nibble tapas in a cobbled square, visit ancient churches, or relax in one of Madrid’s spacious parks.

Where to stay in Madrid

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Madrid Centro

4.5/5(745 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and Gran Via, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

Madrid Centro
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Salamanca

4.5/5(128 area reviews)

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.

Salamanca
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Retiro

4/5(68 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Retiro. You can visit top attractions like El Retiro Park and Prado Museum, and jump on the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal Station to see more of the city.

Retiro
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Sol

If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Gran Via and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.

Sol
Sorolla Museum

Chamberí

4.5/5(88 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Chamberí. If sightseeing is on the list, Calle de la Princesa is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Islas Filipinas Station or Quevedo Station to see more of the area.

Chamberí
Paseo de la Castellana

Chamartín

4/5(45 area reviews)

Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Chamartín
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
3 out of 5
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
The price is ₹6,024 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹6,024
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy breakfast, a fitness centre and on-site parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (747 reviews)
"Good 👍 like everything:)"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is ₹17,015 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹17,015
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,104 reviews)
Nice hotel
"Nice hotel with a great location. Attentive staff. Our room had a nice view of Plaza Espana. The room was clean and comfortable. The only downside was the breakfast buffet is not great and it’s overcrowded. With that said I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hostel Thirty One
Hostel Thirty One
1 out of 5
C. de Juan Bautista de Toledo 31, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this hostel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and El Retiro Park ...
7.2/10 Good! (89 reviews)
Son de lo mejor, a precios accesibles!
"Hospedaje bonito, céntrico y de muy buena atención. Altamente recomendado!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Hostel Thirty One
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Compostela Suites Apartments
Compostela Suites Apartments
3 out of 5
C/ Zambrana, 4, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (228 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024

Compostela Suites Apartments
Gran View Apartments
Gran View Apartments
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Vía 48, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (597 reviews)
"Helpful staff. Busy traffic street. Theater district. We had a rental car and could not drop off luggage in front of Hotel but found loading zone around the corner. Call hotel if you need instructions on parking rental car."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Gran View Apartments
Suites Viena Plaza de España
Suites Viena Plaza de España
3 out of 5
Juan Alvarez Mendizabal 17, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,125 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful Staff :)"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Suites Viena Plaza de España
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Madrid

4.6
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
362
" "4 - Good 31.233822260569458%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 4.831751509922347%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 0.08628127696289906%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.3451251078515962%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Mar 2020

Visits to The Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums fantastic. Plaza Santa Ana great for nightlife. Atocha Station very near. Trip to Toledo by train well worth it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
2 Mar 2020

Locals very friendly in a cosmopolitan city would love to visit again

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Feb 2020

Lovely city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
22 Feb 2020

Really lovely capital.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
22 Feb 2020

Having been a citicen of the capital I enjoy my stay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Jan 2020

Cut is clean and easy to get around on foot. Seems quiet for a capital city. Liked the fact that people live in the city centre

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