Hortaleza Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Gran Via showing a city, landscape views and street scenes

Gran Via

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.

Gran Via
Bernabéu Stadium

Bernabéu Stadium

4.5/5(15 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.

Bernabéu Stadium
Puerta del Sol

Puerta del Sol

4/5(64 reviews)

Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.

Puerta del Sol
Plaza Mayor showing a square or plaza, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Plaza Mayor

4.5/5(93 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.

Plaza Mayor
El Retiro Park which includes a garden

El Retiro Park

4.5/5(71 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.

El Retiro Park
Prado Museum showing interior views and art

Prado Museum

4.5/5(57 reviews)

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.

Prado Museum

Activities

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options

AU$48
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
Red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Madrid

Madrid City Tour

AU$39
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

AU$52
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour

AU$32
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour

From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour

AU$88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo

From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour

AU$212
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Hortaleza Hotel Deals

INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas
INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas
4 out of 5
Jose Antonio Fernandez Ordoñez, 55, Madrid, Madrid
The price is AU$224 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Bernabéu Stadium and Real ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
"Close to"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is AU$306 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$306
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,939 reviews)
"I love it."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Barceló Torre de Madrid
5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is AU$454 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$454
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,662 reviews)
"My stay at Barceló Torre de Madrid was fantastic—modern design, spacious rooms, and unbeatable Plaza de España location. The staff was excellent, and the bar was a highlight. Love this place, I’d stay again next time in a heartbeat!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
3 out of 5
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
The price is AU$118 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,828 reviews)
"It was a very quiet hotel in a busy area and we appreciated the quiet so we could rest before our flight. We appreciated the bus service to the main terminal and the very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Hotel Principe Pio
Hotel Principe Pio
3 out of 5
Cuesta San Vicente 14, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely and convenient."

Reviewed on 20 Mar. 2025

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Hotel Principe Pio
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
4 out of 5
Calle Serrano Jover 3, Madrid, Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$316 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$316
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,129 reviews)
"My experience was pretty good. The location is 10/10. The hotel was clean, renovated and staff very friendly. The bedroom has a nice decor and very comfy. They are still doing construction, and I’m sure the hotel will look beautiful once completed."

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
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Other neighbourhoods around Hortaleza

Paseo de la Castellana

Chamartín

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.

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Tetuán

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose Tetuán for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Tetuan Station or Valdeacederas Station and check out top sights like Cuzco Square.

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Barajas

4/5(31 area reviews)

Travellers choose Barajas for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Barajas Station or Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 Station and check out top sights like Juan Carlos I Park.

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Salamanca

4.5/5(14 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.

Salamanca
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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.

Ibiza
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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.

Recoletos

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