Popular places to visit
National 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.
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.
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.
Paseo del Arte
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Paseo del Arte in Madrid. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.
Naval Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Naval Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Madrid. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Prado Museum with Optonal Tapas or E-bike Tour
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Top hotels in Retiro
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
"A/C not functioning during our stay. Check in took forever. Morning coffee could have been earlier. Location was great."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Claridge Madrid
"Nice place."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
"Muy agradable"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Regina
"Everything was perfect. The quality of breakfast was great as well. The only haphazard thing was turn down service."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
"Breakfast was awesome"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Senator Barajas Hotel
"Was not able to make it. So I cannot make a review"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
