Madrid Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Madrid featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and a city
Madrid featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and a city
Madrid which includes a city, signage and landscape views
Almudena Cathedral
Madrid featuring night scenes
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

Puerta del Sol showing street scenes, a sunset and a city

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
Así pintaba Sol el 31-E, con la Marcha del Cambio - VIII

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
Ibiza

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.

Ibiza
Salamanca showing street scenes as well as a small group of people

Salamanca

4.5/5(128 area reviews)

Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.

Salamanca
Chueca featuring café lifestyle and a city as well as a large group of people

Chueca

4.5/5(65 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.

Chueca
Malasana which includes a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture as well as children

Malasaña

4/5(42 area reviews)

Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Calle de la Princesa while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.

Malasaña
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid
The price is ₹16,613 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹16,613
₹18,275 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,683 reviews)
En el Rooftops del hotel acosan todo el tiempo a los huespedes se supone que si llevas varios diaz en el hotel y te as identificado no tendrian todos los diaz preguntarte que si estas hospedado , tambien te hacen sentir mal porque no puedes disfrutar de unos tragos cada ves que pides un trago o cualquier ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Principe Pio

Hotel Principe Pio

3 out of 5
Cuesta San Vicente 14 Madrid Madrid
The price is ₹8,603 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹8,603
₹9,463 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Really great location near parks, transit and the royal palace. We used it as our hub for trips to other cities. Staff were really nice even though my Spanish is hardly worth attempting. They were also flexible about storage between our two stays. You could certainly use their breakfast buffet every ...

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hotel Principe Pio
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid

4.5 out of 5
Ronda de Atocha 17 Madrid
The price is ₹18,562 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
₹18,562
₹20,418 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,571 reviews)
Fabulous decor, well maintained and super clean room (love the indicator for "privacy" or "housekeeping"), live band in the lobby and great location. Thanks to Miguel, Alejandro and Manu for their kind help.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
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.
Gran View Apartments

Gran View Apartments

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Vía 48 Madrid Madrid
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,432 reviews)
Clean room, nice and professional staffs, the best location.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Gran View Apartments
Compostela Suites Apartments

Compostela Suites Apartments

3 out of 5
C/ Zambrana, 4 Madrid Madrid
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (827 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Compostela Suites Apartments
Suites Viena Plaza de España

Suites Viena Plaza de España

3 out of 5
Juan Alvarez Mendizabal 17 Madrid Madrid
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,329 reviews)
The ladies who ran the breakfast were amazing - Yoani and Dani. They stack the breakfast continuously. And make great rapport with the guests

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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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5 - Excellent 64%
4 - Good
362
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
56
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Really lovely capital.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Having been a citicen of the capital I enjoy my stay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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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