Vicalvaro Travel Guide
Madrid
Popular places to visit
Faunia
Meet the animals who live at Faunia during your trip to Madrid. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Puerta del Sol
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.
Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
Plaza Mayor
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.
Parque Warner Madrid
Enjoy the rides and games at Parque Warner Madrid and find out why this is a popular theme park in San Martin de la Vega. You can enjoy the cafes while in the 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 Vicalvaro
Hotel101- Madrid
"Great hotel. Beautiful breakfast. Easy to get to from Madrid airport."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
"Fantastic family stag at RIU Plaza. Great size family room, excellent breakfast and perfect location to explore Madrid from. All the Transport links you need are just few metres from the hotel. The 360 roof bar was fabulous with amazing views out over Madrid. I would certainly recommend this ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Regina
"My stay was great from start to finish. Well designed, very clean, well maintained and the staff were literally fantastic. The breakfast is a plus too ! As a world traveller, my experience was indeed memorable, without a doubt. Hats off to the team"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
"Stayed on the 8th floor. We arrived and the entire floor smelled like fried food. When the reception was contacted the answer was that “thats strange there is no restaurant on that floor, maybe its from the event on the 7th floor”. We couldn't even open windows as the smell would’ve come into the ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Senator Barajas Hotel
"La cercanía con el aeropuerto es perfecta llegas en menos de 10 minutos"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Live It Gran Via
"For a one-night stay with a late check-in and early departure, this place worked great for me. The location is amazing, and I really appreciated the 24-hour staff at the door. I arrived in Madrid early in the evening and had an early morning departure, so it was the perfect setup for a quick stay. ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vicalvaro
Retiro
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Retiro. You can visit top attractions like National Prado Museum and Glass Palace, and jump on the metro at Sainz de Baranda Station or Conde de Casal Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
