Retiro
Popular places to visit
El Retiro Park
Alongside games of football and couples in pedalos, the art galleries, buskers and 17th-century palace give El Retiro a different flavour to your average park.
Prado Museum
A world-renowned art museum with some of Europe’s most important masterpieces on display, this is an essential part of any Madrid tourist itinerary.
Royal Botanical Garden
Relax among the thousands of colorful and aromatic plants meticulously laid out in a garden located alongside Madrid’s busy Paseo del Prado.
Glass Palace
Modeled on London’s famous Crystal Palace, this 19th-century building is made almost entirely of glass and today hosts regular exhibitions.
Naval Museum
Rich with history, Naval Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Madrid. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Church of San Jeronimo El Real
The former royal church of Madrid is an awe-inspiring Gothic structure atop a serene, grassy knoll near the city center’s royal museum.
Things to do
Prado Museum Small Group Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting
Tour to Valencia in a day from Madrid
Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage
Best of Madrid: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour in Small Groups
Skip-the-Line Madrid Royal Palace & Retiro Park Guided Tour
Top hotels in Retiro
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Other neighbourhoods around Retiro
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.
Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Jorge Juan y Santacilia.
Cortes
While you're in Cortes, take in top sights like Gran Via and jump on the metro at Sevilla Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
More Hotel Options in Retiro
Hotels Near Retiro
- Madrid Centro Hotels
- Salamanca Hotels
- Atocha Hotels
- Ibiza Hotels
- Arganzuela Hotels
- Cortes Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Justicia Hotels
- Ciudad Lineal Hotels
- Recoletos Hotels
- Barrio de las Letras Hotels
- Jerónimos Hotels
- Puente de Vallecas Hotels
- Literary Quarter Hotels
- Moratalaz Hotels
- Goya Hotels
- Golden Triangle of Art Hotels
- San Diego Hotels
- Numancia Hotels
- Estrella Hotels