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 Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Madrid
Madrid Centro
4.5/5(135 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(14 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
5/5(8 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.
Atocha
4.5/5(16 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.
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.
Hotel Emperador
Gran Via 53, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,658 reviews)
"Very central. Staff very helpful"
Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
The price is AU$104 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$104
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,058 reviews)
"I loved it, I just stayed one night to go to the airport the next day since it was so close, they also provided shuttle and taxi service. The breakfast was the best part. They had so many options from a pancake machine to all different types of teas. They had milk alternatives and fresh fruit. In ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025
Hostel Las Rosas
Paseo de Ginebra 45, Madrid
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions El Retiro Park and Prado Museum are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (95 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 15 Feb. 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! (1,136 reviews)
"Staff were very kind and patient with our elementary level Spanish, and elected to speak to us in our native language. They were very accommodating in storing our luggage, since we arrived hours before check-in, and even arranged to have the apartment ready early for us - that was VERY welcome, since ..."
Reviewed on 11 Jun. 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (354 reviews)
"Helpful staff in walking distance to all the places I wanted to see"
Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025
Suites Viena Plaza de España
Juan Alvarez Mendizabal 17, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,256 reviews)
"Good breakfast, good restaurant around and within walking distance from metro."
Reviewed on 5 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
4.5/5(54 reviews)
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
AU$49
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
AU$56
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
AU$39
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
AU$90
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
AU$219
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Madrid
4.5
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Even with constant crowds it is fairly easy to move about. Festivals in the major plazas are offered daily. GPS though is sometimes unreliable in narrow streets.
5/5 - Excellent
Chris
Enjoyed every single part of Madrid, all the places, Food, culture, streets, shopping and people.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
We spent 4 nights 3 days in Madrid. We could have easily condensed this into 2 days which would have left us more time to spend in Segovia and Zaragoza which we loved.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
I definetly will recommend to my friends and relatives to visit Madrid, it is a safe place to travell and to visit and the people are very friendly and helpful.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Vibrant city with lots to see and do. I loved walking around the city, it felt safe and had a great atmosphere. Retiro Park, the Prada museum, the palace and the hospitality were all very good.
5/5 - Excellent
dee
Amazin :)
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Other places like Madrid
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- Plaza Mayor
- Puerta del Sol
- Parque Warner Madrid
- Prado Museum
- El Retiro Park
- Royal Palace of Madrid
- IFEMA
- Madrid Zoo Aquarium
- Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Puerta de Alcalá
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Paseo de la Castellana
- San Miguel Market
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Jarama Circuit
- Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
- Las Rozas Village Outlet