Madrid

Travel Guide

A historic building with ornate architecture and a dome, surrounded by modern buildings and a busy street with light trails from moving vehicles.
A busy urban street with historic buildings, including a prominent curved structure with a Vodafone advertisement and a large brick building with a sign for 'S' on the ground floor.
A historic cathedral with domes and towers, surrounded by modern buildings and lush greenery.
A wet city street at night with illuminated buildings and outdoor seating at cafes.
A densely packed urban area with historic buildings, terracotta rooftops, and a prominent church with a dome.

Madrid is the stylish,cosmopolitan and bustling capital of Spain.With its vast array of major parks, museums and galleries, cafés, and ornatechurches, this is a city that’s going to keep you entertained. The livelyatmosphere, fascinating history, renowned museums and stunning architecturemake Madrid one of the most popular cities inEurope.

In the city are some of the largest art galleriesin the world, and visitors could become lost in them for days. Tour of thePrado Museum (Museo Nacional del Prado) and peruse the works of great artists likeGoya and Velázquez, or visit the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (MuseoThyssen-Bornemisza), which displays collections spanning different centuriesthroughout history, from medieval realism to modern art. And don’t forget tostroll through the Reina Sofía Museum (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte ReinaSofía) and admire the domestic works by Spanish masters such as Picasso andDalí.

When it’s time to fuel up, enjoy lunch in the mainsquare, the 18th century Plaza Mayor, or take a tour through the old town hall(Casa del Ayuntamiento).

The King of Spain now lives on the outskirts of thecity, meaning visitors can visit to the Royal Palace in the centre (PalacioReal) with its richly decorated rooms and impressive array of treasures. Wealso recommend you check out the AlmudenaCathedral (Santa María la Real de la Almudena), the construction ofwhich took more than a century.

The iconic Puerta de Alcalá can be found on thecorner of El Retiro (El Parque de Retiro), an impressive green space witharchitectural jewels, gardens and ponds, and the Casa de Campo is an evengrander city park. Visit the Natural History Museum (Museo Nacional de CienciasNaturales) and find out all about the local flora and fauna, amongst otherthings.

Spend an evening visit to Puerta del Sol. You’llfind some of the best 'tabernas' and clubs of Madridaround this square. Traditionally, people eat here quite late, so if you wantto join the Spanish locals, then you better be willing to come out at midnight.Make sure you try the local cuisine, including tapas and paella – you won’t bedisappointed – and wash it all down with a refreshing sangria or Rioca.

Madrid is one of themost dynamic cities in Europe. You are guaranteed to love this city!

Where to stay in Madrid

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Madrid Centro

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 Plaza Mayor, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

Salamanca

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

Retiro

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Retiro. You can visit top attractions like Glass Palace and Royal Observatory of Madrid, and jump on the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal Station to see more of the city.

Moncloa-Aravaca

Travellers choose Moncloa-Aravaca for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Ciudad Universitaria Station or Aravaca Metro Station and check out top sights like Club de Campo Villa de Madrid.

Sol

If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.

Hotel101- Madrid

Hotel101- Madrid

4 out of 5
Av. de las Fuerzas Armadas, 328 Madrid
The price is €62 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
€62
per night
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bernabéu Stadium and El Retiro Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (901 reviews)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at hotel Madrid 101. As an avid gym goer, the gym was amazing and I really enjoyed the pool area. Also my room was super cozy with great AC and the bathroom was really nice! I wasn’t able to try the food, but it looked good when I would pass by the kitchen. I highly recommend ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Hotel101- Madrid
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
The price is €188 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
€188
per night
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,310 reviews)
"This is the second time I’ve stayed at the Hotel Regina when visiting Madrid and it’s even better than I remembered it to be. The rooms are clean and even has a Dyson hair dryer. The room feels luxurious for the price and the breakfast buffet is always so delicious!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Hotel Regina
Hotel Emperador

Hotel Emperador

4 out of 5
Gran Via 53 Madrid Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €158 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
€158
per night
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Hotel Emperador
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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! (1,376 reviews)
"We recently stayed in this property. We were very happy with all aspects of the stay, including the cleanliness of the room, the location, the buffet breakfast and the helpfulness of the staff. We would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Suites Viena Plaza de España
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! (1,676 reviews)
"It was a great location. People at the desk were very nice. It did have a great AC!! Very important when outside is over 100 degrees. Clean and was very simple and perfect. Only downside was elevator. They had two elevators and I was there for 3 weeks total and one of the elevator was broken for ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 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! (907 reviews)
"Stayed at this hotel as attending a concert. Location good for concert. Rooms are a little dated however clean. Check in was so busy and with only 2 serving it took a long time We didn't have breakfast therefore can't comment on same"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Compostela Suites Apartments
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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