Vicalvaro Travel Guide
Madrid
Popular places to visit
Faunia
Meet the animals who live at Faunia during your trip to Madrid. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Skip-the-Line Access and Guided Visit to Prado Museum
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Essential Flamenco: Pure Flamenco Show in the Heart of Madrid
Top hotels in Vicalvaro
Hotel Riu Plaza España
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Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Very helpful staff and the breakfast was amazing with plenty of choice. Rooms very clean and hotel also very clean. Well situated for the Metro (O’Donnell or Goya) and a short distance to the Retiro gardens. Easy to get to from the airport on Bus 203 (5 Euro per person when we took it). Lots of places ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Regina
Rooms were ok. Had issues getting anything on our TV but we didn't really need it much. Shower had issue and reported and repaired same day which was good to see. In room coffee machine had water in when we arrived and never changed the whole stay which put us off using personally. We had a room ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Had an issue with our safe. Mngt kept saying they would fix it. The noght before we checked out it was fixed. TOO LITTLE TOO LATE!! Unacceptable service to change a battery in the safe.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Great stay! Thank you!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Great hotel
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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.
