Retiro Travel Guide

Madrid

A glasshouse with a fountain in a park.
A grand entrance with ornate gates, a statue, and lush greenery.
A large glass-domed structure with columns and arches, filled with people.
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A large glass-domed structure with columns and arches, likely a historical building or museum.
A wrought iron gate with columns, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Stay near popular Retiro attractions

A park with topiary trees, a paved walkway, and people walking.

El Retiro Park

9.6/10 (18,863 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.
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Things to do

Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

฿1,342
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included

Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included

฿1,918
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Toledo Half-Day Guided Tour with Cathedral included
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

฿795
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Skip-the-Line Royal Palace Tour

Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide

฿1,491
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

฿1,885
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

฿1,491
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
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Top hotels in Retiro

Only YOU Hotel Atocha

Only YOU Hotel Atocha

4 out of 5
Paseo Infanta Isabel 13 Madrid
The price is ฿6,246 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿6,246
฿6,870 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,412 reviews)
"Our stay was great, the staff was amazing"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Hotel101- Madrid

Hotel101- Madrid

4 out of 5
Av. de las Fuerzas Armadas, 328 Madrid
The price is ฿2,498 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,498
฿2,748 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,263 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel101- Madrid
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,560 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,560
฿7,216 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (5,181 reviews)
"Great room, clean and breakfast buffet was very large."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
The price is ฿5,877 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,877
฿6,464 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Hotel Regina
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid

4.5 out of 5
Ronda de Atocha 17 Madrid
The price is ฿5,829 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,829
฿6,412 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,895 reviews)
"Mu buen hotel. Recomendado"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Only YOU Boutique Hotel

Only YOU Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Barquillo, 21 Madrid Madrid
The price is ฿9,993 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿9,993
฿10,993 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,019 reviews)
"The hotel was fun and welcoming and the staff were very helpful."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Only YOU Boutique Hotel
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Where to stay in Retiro

Find the best Retiro areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with historic buildings and a prominent tower.

Madrid Centro

Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Gran Via and Puerta del Sol, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

A grand historic building with a large central courtyard, columns, and a flag.

Sol

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

A grand archway with statues and inscriptions, surrounded by vibrant pink flowers.

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.

A busy urban square with cafes, people walking, and a prominent rainbow flag.

Chueca

If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Chueca. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.

An aerial view of a cityscape with a prominent circular park, a central monument, and a tower in the distance.

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.

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