This great Spanish city is known for its art history and beautiful ancient landmarks. However, its modern architecture is equally striking, and can be appreciated immediately on arrival at Madrid airport.
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Where to stay in Madrid
Madrid Centro
4.5/5(745 area reviews)
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Madrid Centro. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.
Salamanca
4.5/5(128 area reviews)
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
Sol
If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.
Chueca
4.5/5(65 area reviews)
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.
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
4.5/5(30 area reviews)
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.
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is ฿5,893 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿5,893
฿6,482 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,890 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff. Upgraded to a suite. The hotel needs a refresh, but it does not really detract from being good. One thing that was annoying was the housekeeping was subpar. One day the raised the A/C thermostat and open a window. Another day they accidentally unplugged the refrigerator. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Calle Serrano Jover 3, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,336 reviews)
"Clean room clean hotel Friendly staff Good breakfast buffet"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
The price is ฿2,044 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,044
฿2,248 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,118 reviews)
"A new property close to the airport. A good restaurant and easy check out. Free charging in the parkade if you have an EV"
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Gran View Apartments
C/ Gran Vía 48, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,166 reviews)
"Everything good except the elevator not working properly"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025
Compostela Suites Apartments
C/ Zambrana, 4, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (616 reviews)
"Noisy during the night. Halls are long and dark, which seems a little creepy, but close to the airport and clean"
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025
Smartr Madrid Gran Vía 47
Calle Gran Vía 47, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (366 reviews)
"Great location, just a-bit tired and you can hear everything going on in the corridors. So you are up early whether you like it or not."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Gran Via
4/5(413 reviews)
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Bernabéu Stadium
4.5/5(173 reviews)
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
4.5/5(572 reviews)
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
4/5(419 reviews)
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.
Prado Museum
4.5/5(288 reviews)
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
4.5/5(463 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.
Things to do
Day Tour to Toledo, Segovia & Optional Visit to Avila - 3 Cities in 1 Day
฿1,699
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
฿1,061
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
฿1,212
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
฿955
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
฿1,932
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Madrid
4.6
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Visits to The Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums fantastic. Plaza Santa Ana great for nightlife. Atocha Station very near. Trip to Toledo by train well worth it.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Locals very friendly in a cosmopolitan city would love to visit again
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Lovely city
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Really lovely capital.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Having been a citicen of the capital I enjoy my stay
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Cut is clean and easy to get around on foot. Seems quiet for a capital city. Liked the fact that people live in the city centre
Other places like Madrid
- Gran Via
- Plaza Mayor
- Puerta del Sol
- Prado Museum
- El Retiro Park
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- IFEMA
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Plaza de España - Princesa
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Real Madrid City
- Plaza de Santa Ana
- Plaza de Colon
- Las Rozas Village Outlet
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- U.S. Embassy