Barajas Travel Guide
Madrid
Popular places to visit
IFEMA
Few venues for fairs, exhibitions and conferences can compete with IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Madrid’s trade fair venue, for comfort, amenities and its modern style.
Real Madrid City
Catch an event at Real Madrid City during your trip to Madrid. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
El Capricho Park
After visiting El Capricho Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Madrid. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Olivar de la Hinojosa Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Madrid at Olivar de la Hinojosa Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Juan Carlos I Park
Explore the great outdoors at Juan Carlos I Park, a lovely green space in Madrid. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Rueda de Saturno
Learn about the local history of Madrid with a stop at Rueda de Saturno. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops 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 Barajas
Senator Barajas Hotel
"To be expected of an airport hotel. I was disappointed that the pool Was not open yet. Overall the hotel is tired"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Melia Madrid Barajas
"Room was clean and location to airport is excellent. However, both us and our friends had issues with the room temperature. The air conditioning was not working correctly. Our friends had to change rooms at 11:00 pm, and we were told that our air conditioning appeared to be cooling but it was ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Sercotel Madrid Aeropuerto
"The room was very clean"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hilton Madrid Airport
"Habitación amplia, limpia, excelente calidad de toallas y buenos productos de baño. Piscina limpia con agradable temperatura, un buen juego de aguas y hay abundante suministro de toallas. Lo único que a mi criterio puede ser necesario en el área de piscina es más cantidad de camastros y reparar los ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Madrid Alameda Aeropuerto, Affiliated by Meliá
"For us this was a brief overnight before catching a plane. We therefore didn't expect much but were pleasantly surprised. The accommodation was fine, and the atmosphere calm. This type of hotel is usually nowhere, but this one is in a small town, Barajas, which turned out to be rather pleasant - ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Maydrit Airport
"Excellent hotel with very friendly staff."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barajas
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
