Hortaleza
Madrid
Popular places to visit
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
Puerta del Sol
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.
Plaza Mayor
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
El Retiro Park
Relax by the pond, walk through landscaped gardens, and admire the elegant statues and buildings in one of Madrid’s biggest and most popular parks.
Things to do
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Prado Museum: Ticket & Self-Guided Audio Tour
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Top hotels in Hortaleza
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
Couldn’t complain if I had to . Excellent everything
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Bext Valdebebas
Brand new property. Compact apartment style with lots of amenities. Not an especially remarkable area, adjacent to the airport but still a 15-20 minute cab ride. Only complaint is the bathroom floor. Open concept but the floor grade causes water to pool over whole floor to the door and not drain. ...
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas
Every nice, it appears you have to request your good get cooked longer, but every good
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hotel Zentral Castellana Norte
No free breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Hotel Regina
No detail overlooked! Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff, wonderful breakfast. Would return in a heartbeat!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Excellent
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hortaleza
Chamartín
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 Bernabéu Stadium.
Barajas
Travellers choose Barajas for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Barajas Station or Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 Station and check out top sights like Juan Carlos I Park.
Almagro
While you're in Almagro, take in top sights like Sorolla Museum or Paseo de la Castellana, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ruben Dario Station or Gregorio Maranon Station.
Salamanca
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.
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.
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.
Hortaleza
- Centro Comercial Campo de las Naciones
- Palacio de Hielo
- Gran Via
- Puerta del Sol
- Plaza Mayor
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- El Retiro Park
- Parque Warner Madrid
- Prado Museum
- Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Jarama Circuit
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Xanadu Shopping Center
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
