Ventas

Madrid
Ventas
Spot the tombs of Spanish luminaries, relax in public parks and explore a busy commercial zone in this traditional barrio of Madrid.

Ventas is a residential area in the Ciudad Lineal district of Madrid with quick and easy access to the city’s major attractions. The neighborhood’s modest architecture and easygoing vibe is far removed from the aristocratic ambiance of neighboring Salamanca. Visit Ventas to experience the typical life of a Madrileño away from the tourist crowds. Enjoy the barrio’s green spaces and stroll the streets of a sprawling village-like cemetery.

The 197-feet (60-meter) long and arching Puente de Ventas bridge marks the entrance to the neighborhood from Salamanca. Immediately west of here is the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, the city’s century-old neo-Mudéjar bullring. Follow Calle Alcalá into the barrio’s retail heart to find locals going about their daily activities. Everything from banks, fashion outlets and grocery stores, to fast food restaurants, pubs and tapas bars line this boulevard and its adjoining streets.

At the Our Lady of Almudena Cemetery some 5 million people are laid to rest at burial sites that range from humble graves to elaborate mausoleums. The Moorish-style Chapel of the Almudena Cemetery greets you as you enter the cemetery via an impressive colonnaded entrance. See the tombs of esteemed Spaniards such as the singer Lola Flores and Nobel laureate Vicente Aleixandre. The Monument of the 13 Roses honors 13 women killed by firing squad after the Spanish Civil War.

Take a break at Parque Pinar de la Elipa, a wooded park with bike paths, walking trails, children’s playgrounds and views of the Torrespaña television tower. Close to here, Quinta de la Fuente del Berro is another place where you can enjoy nature. This sprawling park has pathways, landscaped lawns, fountains and statues.

Get to Ventas by taking the metro to either of the El Carmen, La Elipa and Ventas stations. Several public bus lines also provide links between the neighborhood and Madrid’s city center. El Retiro Park, Paseo de la Castellana and Paseo del Prado can all be reached in around 30 minutes by public transportation.


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Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
3 out of 5
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
The price is €50 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
€50
per night
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (894 reviews)
"Good place for a short overnight by the airport."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

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Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is €160 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
€160
per night
23 Jun - 24 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 our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,247 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024

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Barceló Torre de Madrid
Barceló Torre de Madrid
5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is €223 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
€223
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23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Stay was made excellent because of top class staff for whom nothing was a problem"

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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 WiZink Center ...
7.2/10 Good! (110 reviews)
Son de lo mejor, a precios accesibles!
"Hospedaje bonito, céntrico y de muy buena atención. Altamente recomendado!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

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easyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha
easyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha
2.5 out of 5
Calle Mezquite 5B, Madrid, Madrid
The price is €71 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
€71
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16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (586 reviews)
"It was convenient for Atocha station, comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

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Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
4.5 out of 5
Ronda de Atocha 17, Madrid
The price is €228 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
€228
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
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"Great place! Would stay again! Love the incorporation of detail and cleanliness."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
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Other neighbourhoods around Ventas

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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.

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Ciudad Lineal

4/5(25 area reviews)

Travellers choose Ciudad Lineal for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Barrio de la Concepcion Station or Avenida de la Paz Station and check out top sights like Arturo Soria Plaza Shopping Center.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Atocha

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

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.

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