Retiro

Madrid

Madrid showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements
Prado Museum which includes street scenes
Prado Museum which includes heritage architecture and a monument
Retiro
Madrid showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Popular places to visit

Prado Museum featuring interior views and art

Prado Museum

4.5/5(288 reviews)

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.

Prado Museum
El Retiro Park which includes a park

El Retiro Park

4.5/5(463 reviews)

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.

El Retiro Park
Madrid which includes a pond, a castle and heritage architecture

Glass Palace

Modeled on London’s famous Crystal Palace, this 19th-century building is made almost entirely of glass and today hosts regular exhibitions.

Glass Palace
Royal Botanical Garden

Royal Botanical Garden

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Relax among the thousands of colorful and aromatic plants meticulously laid out in a garden located alongside Madrid’s busy Paseo del Prado.

Royal Botanical Garden
Madrid showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

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.

Church of San Jeronimo El Real
Madrid showing a fountain, night scenes and a statue or sculpture

Paseo del Arte

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Paseo del Arte in Madrid. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Paseo del Arte

Things to do

Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

€22
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Madrid: Day Trip to Cuenca with Cathedral or Enchanted City

Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour

€89
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour
Madrid in a Day, including Skip-the-Line to Royal Palace & Prado Museum

Madrid in a Day, including Skip-the-Line to Royal Palace & Prado Museum

€84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid in a Day, including Skip-the-Line to Royal Palace & Prado Museum
Best quality

Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

€145
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting
Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage

Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage

€40
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage
Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour

Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour

€9
per adult
Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour
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Top hotels in Retiro

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
4 out of 5
Paseo Infanta Isabel 13, Atocha, Madrid
The price is €162 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€162
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Fyi"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
4 out of 5
Calle Pez Volador 1, Madrid
The price is €134 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
€134
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (463 reviews)
"Walking distance to el Retiro and Museum del Prado"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII
Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII
4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso XII, 18, Madrid, Madrid
The price is €116 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€116
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"It would have been nice to have a small microwave oven in the room and a larger refrigerator. That said, the room was spacious; the bathroom excellent; the breakfast buffet excellent (but pricey) as well. That staff at the front desk was outstanding - especially Lucia."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII
Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza
Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza
4 out of 5
Calle de Antonio Maura, 5, Madrid, Madrid
The price is €89 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€89
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (991 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with family. The room was nice and spacious."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
3 out of 5
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
The price is €59 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€59
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,098 reviews)
"Absolutely lovely hotel! New, modern, clean, great staff. I needed help with a few things and they were extremely polite and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Hotel Emperador
Hotel Emperador
4 out of 5
Gran Via 53, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,671 reviews)
"Staff are EXCELLENT. The whole lobby ambience is wonderful. Great loaction to Madrid!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Retiro

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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.

Ibiza
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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.

Jerónimos
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Golden Triangle of Art

Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like Prado Museum and Paseo del Prado, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.

Golden Triangle of Art
Madrid showing railway items

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.

Atocha
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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.

Recoletos
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Huertas

4.5/5(85 area reviews)

Calle de Cervantes 2 and Congress of Deputies are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Huertas. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and popular shops.

Huertas

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