The Spanish capital is not all hustle and bustle nibble tapas in a cobbled square, visit ancient churches, or relax in one of Madrid’s spacious parks.
Madrid
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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 La Caixa Foundation. 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.
Malasaña
4/5(42 area reviews)
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Liria Palace while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.
Hotel Riu Plaza España
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is RM749 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM749
RM824 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,234 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. Very clean great location and amazing breakfast"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is RM722 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM722
RM794 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,950 reviews)
"The breakfast at this hotel was amazing! It's also walkable distance to Puerta del Sol for all ypur ahopping desires."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Calle Serrano Jover 3, Madrid, Madrid
The price is RM671 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM671
RM738 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,366 reviews)
"Helpful staff. Showed us with a map how to get to popular places, since our phone service didnt work."
Reviewed on 20 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 WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,192 reviews)
Enjoyable Stay
"Overall my family and I had a very comfortable stay. The rooms are modern, spacious, and clean. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The only negatives were the slow elevators (one was broken) and the location (too close to the noise and crowds - my fault, not that of the hotels). If you expect ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Compostela Suites Apartments
C/ Zambrana, 4, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (626 reviews)
"Breakfast was wonderful. We had dinner there and it was very good as well. The appartment was comfortable and clean. We had a frustrating commmunication issue because we called ahead to see if we could store our bags there ahead of our stay and we were told we could, but when we showed up with the ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025
Smartr Madrid Gran Vía 47
Calle Gran Vía 47, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (379 reviews)
"Batroom safety is zero. Room distribution is bad. You can not watch tv fron any angle. Stairs with no safety handles at lobby"
Reviewed on 13 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.
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.
Puerta del Sol
4/5(419 reviews)
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.
Plaza Mayor
4.5/5(572 reviews)
Make your way to Madrid's iconic cobbled square and stroll past artists' stalls, listen to local street musicians, or sit down in the porticos to enjoy a coffee.
El Retiro Park
4.5/5(463 reviews)
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 Palace of Madrid
4.5/5(463 reviews)
Come and take a walk around one of the largest palaces in Western Europe...and try not to get lost!
Things to do
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
RM139
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
RM135
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
RM125
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
RM253
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
RM620
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
