Popular places to visit
National Prado Museum
An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.
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.
Glass Palace
Modeled on London’s famous Crystal Palace, this 19th-century building is made almost entirely of glass and today hosts regular exhibitions.
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.
Retiro Park Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Retiro Park Lake during your travels in Madrid. Take in the fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour + Cathedral & Medieval Wall Tickets
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Local Flamenco Show at El Cortijo
Top hotels in Retiro
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Close to the train station
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Claridge Madrid
Room are ok but would need a little refresher sooner than later. Clean beds and no carpet it’s very appreciated!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Very prefecional staff.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Regina
Staff went out of their way to make sure my experience was A+!!! Beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Great stay! So convenient to be in plaza España and the staff were so helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
The hotel was very clean and modernly designed, albeit quite basic in terms of room amenities (literally just a bed and TV, no kettle or anything like that). I'd recommend this hotel but one thing I would say is don't book it just because of the fact it says it has an airport shuttle. The shuttle ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 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 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.
