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Ayala 63
Ayala 63
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (57)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(57)
"Perfect location, comfortable apartment, good communication, clean, safe and has a private pool. Absolutely fantastic. "
"Perfect location, comfortable apartment, good communication, clean, safe and has a private pool. Absolutely fantastic. "Gregory
The price is ฿13,415
฿13,415
฿20,734 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec




ARTIEM Madrid Hotel
ARTIEM Madrid Hotel
4.0 star property
2.4 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (873)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(873)
"Great service, exceptionally clean rooms, and an excellent breakfast"
"Great service, exceptionally clean rooms, and an excellent breakfast"Mohammad Sadegh
The price is ฿5,119
฿5,119
฿5,630 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




Relais & Châteaux Heritage Madrid
Relais & Châteaux Heritage Madrid
5.0 star property
2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (557)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(557)
"Lovely hotel in a good location. Rooftop bar was fun. Rooms were small but expected. Breakfast was expensive. Staff was great, as they usually are in a R&C property."
"Lovely hotel in a good location. Rooftop bar was fun. Rooms were small but expected. Breakfast was expensive. Staff was great, as they usually are in a R&C property."Cathy
The price is ฿14,260
฿14,260
฿15,686 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov




Relais & Châteaux Hotel Orfila
Relais & Châteaux Hotel Orfila
5.0 star property
Almagro, 2.8 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (560)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(560)
"We really enjoyed our stay."
"We really enjoyed our stay."Joana
The price is ฿12,097
฿12,097
฿13,307 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov




Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
5.0 star property
Golden Triangle of Art, 2.8 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(126)
"This is not only a hotel is an amazing experience
10/10 "
"This is not only a hotel is an amazing experience
10/10 "Jose
The price is ฿33,618
฿33,618
฿36,980 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov




ICON Wipton
ICON Wipton
4.0 star property
Recoletos, 2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (645)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(645)
"Great location, glad to be back"
"Great location, glad to be back"Juan
The price is ฿7,764
฿7,764
฿8,541 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




UVE Marcenado
UVE Marcenado
3.0 star property
2.6 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (356)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(356)
"Was a perfect hotel for this vacation with family. Top notch amenities, super clean and friendly staff."
"Was a perfect hotel for this vacation with family. Top notch amenities, super clean and friendly staff."Gloria
The price is ฿3,871
฿3,871
฿4,258 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov




Rosewood Villa Magna
Rosewood Villa Magna
5.0 star property
2.5 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (99)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(99)
"Everything excellent "
"Everything excellent "EMILIO
The price is ฿28,038
฿28,038
฿30,841 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov




Barceló Emperatriz
Barceló Emperatriz
5.0 star property
2.7 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1017)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1017)
"Was a really good Hotel, in the future i want this location for my vacations in Madrid "
"Was a really good Hotel, in the future i want this location for my vacations in Madrid "Angela
The price is ฿6,537
฿6,537
฿7,191 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec




Only YOU Boutique Hotel
Only YOU Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Chueca, 2.9 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1000)
"Clean room, kind and attentive staff, and great location. "
"Clean room, kind and attentive staff, and great location. "Elizabeth
The price is ฿9,077
฿9,077
฿9,985 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
5.0 star property
Almagro, 2.9 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (157)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(157)
"Best hotel in Madrid"
"Best hotel in Madrid"Ernesto
The price is ฿20,638
฿20,638
฿22,702 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (557)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(557)
"It was a nice place to stay."
"It was a nice place to stay."Zhaybel
The price is ฿4,924
฿4,924
฿5,416 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov




VP Madroño
VP Madroño
3.5 star property
1.8 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (702)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(702)
"Great stay!!! "
"Great stay!!! "Terry
The price is ฿4,279
฿4,279
฿4,707 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov




Hotel Claridge Madrid
Hotel Claridge Madrid
4.0 star property
2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"We were happy with our stay here, we recommend it! "
"We were happy with our stay here, we recommend it! "Mustafa
The price is ฿5,043
฿5,043
฿5,547 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid
Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid
5.0 star property
Recoletos, 2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
"Great hotel, perfect location and love the vibe"
"Great hotel, perfect location and love the vibe"Edwin
The price is ฿13,244
฿13,244
฿14,568 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec




ICON Embassy
ICON Embassy
4.0 star property
Recoletos, 2.3 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (927)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(927)
"Great location. "
"Great location. "Anabel
The price is ฿7,072
฿7,072
฿7,779 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec




Tótem Madrid Hotel
Tótem Madrid Hotel
4.0 star property
Recoletos, 2.1 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (705)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(705)
"Lovely hotel in an excellent location "
"Lovely hotel in an excellent location "Shaun
The price is ฿9,321
฿9,321
฿10,254 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




NH Collection Madrid Colón
NH Collection Madrid Colón
4.0 star property
Recoletos, 2.4 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
"Good bed, excellent location "
"Good bed, excellent location "emigdio j
The price is ฿8,082
฿8,082
฿8,890 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec




Hotel Fenix Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World
Hotel Fenix Gran Meliá - The Leading Hotels of the World
5.0 star property
Recoletos, 2.4 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
"Exelent hotel "
"Exelent hotel "ed
The price is ฿10,663
฿10,663
฿11,729 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec




Hotel Único Madrid - Small Luxury Hotels
Hotel Único Madrid - Small Luxury Hotels
5.0 star property
Recoletos, 2.2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (381)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(381)
"Located in the heart of Salamanca, you cannot find a better location than this in Madrid. 100% walkable area, the best boutiques and restaurants near by, beautiful property, excellent warm service and great breakfast. Totally recommended!"
"Located in the heart of Salamanca, you cannot find a better location than this in Madrid. 100% walkable area, the best boutiques and restaurants near by, beautiful property, excellent warm service and great breakfast. Totally recommended!"Alfonso
The price is ฿14,143
฿14,143
฿15,557 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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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.
Hotels close to Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer with free breakfast




ARTIEM Madrid Hotel
ARTIEM Madrid Hotel
4.0 star property
2.4 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (873)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(873)
The price is ฿5,648
฿5,648
฿6,213 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov




Relais & Châteaux Heritage Madrid
Relais & Châteaux Heritage Madrid
5.0 star property
2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (557)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(557)
The price is ฿14,260
฿14,260
฿15,686 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov




Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
5.0 star property
Golden Triangle of Art, 2.8 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (126)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(126)
The price is ฿33,618
฿33,618
฿36,980 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov




Relais & Châteaux Hotel Orfila
Relais & Châteaux Hotel Orfila
5.0 star property
Almagro, 2.8 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (560)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(560)
The price is ฿12,097
฿12,097
฿13,307 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov




ICON Wipton
ICON Wipton
4.0 star property
Recoletos, 2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (645)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(645)
The price is ฿7,764
฿7,764
฿8,541 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




UVE Marcenado
UVE Marcenado
3.0 star property
2.6 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (356)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(356)
The price is ฿3,871
฿3,871
฿4,258 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov




Rosewood Villa Magna
Rosewood Villa Magna
5.0 star property
2.5 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (99)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(99)
The price is ฿28,038
฿28,038
฿30,841 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov




Barceló Emperatriz
Barceló Emperatriz
5.0 star property
2.7 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1017)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1017)
The price is ฿6,537
฿6,537
฿7,191 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec




Only YOU Boutique Hotel
Only YOU Boutique Hotel
4.0 star property
Chueca, 2.9 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(1000)
The price is ฿9,077
฿9,077
฿9,985 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




DoubleTree by Hilton Madrid-Prado
DoubleTree by Hilton Madrid-Prado
4.0 star property
Huertas, 3.2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Breakfast included
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (307)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(307)
The price is ฿5,956
฿5,956
฿6,552 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hotels close to Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer with a pool




URSO Hotel & Spa
URSO Hotel & Spa
5.0 star property
3.2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (479)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(479)
The price is ฿11,088
฿11,088
฿12,197 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov




Hotel Villa Real, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Villa Real, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
5.0 star property
Huertas, 3.2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
The price is ฿6,961
฿6,961
฿7,658 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec




Novotel Madrid City Las Ventas
Novotel Madrid City Las Ventas
4.0 star property
2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (428)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(428)
The price is ฿3,885
฿3,885
฿4,273 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec




Hotel ILUNION Atrium
Hotel ILUNION Atrium
4.0 star property
2.7 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1003)
The price is ฿3,348
฿3,348
฿3,683 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov




Melia Madrid Serrano
Melia Madrid Serrano
4.0 star property
2.5 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (686)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(686)
The price is ฿6,985
฿6,985
฿7,684 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec




Ibis Styles Madrid City las Ventas
Ibis Styles Madrid City las Ventas
4.0 star property
2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (277)
8.8/10
Excellent
(277)
The price is ฿3,586
฿3,586
฿3,945 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec




Edmond Vibes Barrio de Salamanca
Edmond Vibes Barrio de Salamanca
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (142)
8.8/10
Excellent
(142)




Catalonia Goya
Catalonia Goya
4.0 star property
Recoletos, 1.8 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (627)
8.8/10
Excellent
(627)
The price is ฿5,433
฿5,433
฿5,977 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




Hotel Puerta América
Hotel Puerta América
5.0 star property
2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (974)
8.6/10
Excellent
(974)
The price is ฿5,116
฿5,116
฿5,628 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov




Eco Alcala Suites
Eco Alcala Suites
4.0 star property
2.9 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Pool
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (819)
8.2/10
Very good
(819)
The price is ฿3,214
฿3,214
฿3,536 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Top guest rated hotels close to Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer




Ayala 63
Ayala 63
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (57)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(57)
The price is ฿13,415
฿13,415
฿20,734 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec




Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
Santo Mauro, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
5.0 star property
Almagro, 2.9 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (157)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(157)
The price is ฿20,638
฿20,638
฿22,702 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
4.0 star property
1.4 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (557)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(557)
The price is ฿4,924
฿4,924
฿5,416 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov




VP Madroño
VP Madroño
3.5 star property
1.8 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (702)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(702)
The price is ฿4,279
฿4,279
฿4,707 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov




Hotel Claridge Madrid
Hotel Claridge Madrid
4.0 star property
2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
The price is ฿5,043
฿5,043
฿5,547 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




ICON Embassy
ICON Embassy
4.0 star property
Recoletos, 2.3 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (927)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(927)
The price is ฿7,072
฿7,072
฿7,779 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec




Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid
Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid
5.0 star property
Recoletos, 2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
The price is ฿13,244
฿13,244
฿14,568 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec




Tótem Madrid Hotel
Tótem Madrid Hotel
4.0 star property
Recoletos, 2.1 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (705)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(705)
The price is ฿9,321
฿9,321
฿10,254 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec




NH Collection Madrid Colón
NH Collection Madrid Colón
4.0 star property
Recoletos, 2.4 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1000)
The price is ฿8,082
฿8,082
฿8,890 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec




Hotel Único Madrid - Small Luxury Hotels
Hotel Único Madrid - Small Luxury Hotels
5.0 star property
Recoletos, 2.2 km from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (381)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(381)
The price is ฿14,143
฿14,143
฿15,557 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Top Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer Hotel Reviews

Hotel Regina
10/10 Excellent
"Amazing experience!"

Hotel Riu Plaza España
10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly and helpful staff, close to the subway and convenient for quick shopping. Easy to get a taxi to and from the airport. Lots of variety for breakfast. Great price range. I absolutely enjoyed my stay and I will be back."

The Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Madrid
10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful hotel with great location, nice rooms, helpful staff and excellent service "

Atipico Madrid
10/10 Excellent
"Nice friendly staff"

Latroupe Prado
10/10 Excellent
"I really liked most everything about Latroupe Prado! The facilities were very clean, the staff very accommodating and helpful, and my room very comfortable. It would be nice to have paper towels next to en-suite sink to clean around sink area when finished. I will be returning to stay at Latroupe Prado within next 6 weeks!"

Numa Madrid Goya
10/10 Excellent
"The location was good with lots of shops nearby but the apartment was a lot smaller than expected. However it was very clean and modern. "

Hotel Vincci SoMa
10/10 Excellent
"Boutique hotel type buffet…"

Uma Suites O'Donnell
10/10 Excellent
"The place is great and is lovely!"
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Frequently asked questions
What's the area like around Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer?
Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer is located in a vibrant area of Madrid known for its popular art scene and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 438 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer?
Atipico Madrid is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and laundry facilities. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer. Other good options within a short distance include Novotel Madrid Center and voco Madrid Retiro by IHG.
How many hotels are there near Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer?
Expedia has 438 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer.
What can I see and do near Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer?
Study the collections at Prado Museum, La Caixa Foundation or Sorolla Museum. Sights like Royal Palace of Madrid, Calle de Alcalá and Puerta de Alcalá are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Nuevo Teatro Alcala, National Auditorium of Music and Círculo de Bellas Artes.
How can I get to Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer?
With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer is simple. You can access metro transport at Serrano Station, Velazquez Station and Nunez de Balboa Station. If you're hopping a train into the city, Madrid Recoletos Station is the closest stop to Salamanca.
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