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.
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.
Glass Palace
Modeled on London’s famous Crystal Palace, this 19th-century building is made almost entirely of glass and today hosts regular exhibitions.
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.
Naval Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Naval Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Madrid. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Optional Dinner
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Top hotels in Retiro
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
"Staff was kind and offered suggestions on what to do and where to eat. Rooms where cleaned daily, left new towels and new bedsheets. Overall great experience"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Claridge Madrid
"Tout était excellent"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
"Simply amazing the hotel and staff"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Regina
"Muy recomendable para tu estancia en Madrid. Todos muy profesionales y atentos a nuestras necesidades. Las chicas de la recepcion muy amables y Gonzalo nos reecibio excelente!!!👏 El Hotel muy acogedor Gracias por hacer nuestra corta estancia inolvidable"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
"The propertie is good."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Senator Barajas Hotel
"This location was very convenient, as it was near the airport. The staff was friendly, and the room clean. There are also many dining options inside the hotel and right outside the hotel. This was a great location to be on our trip."
Reviewed on 22 May 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 National 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 National 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.
