Retiro

Madrid

Madrid which includes a church or cathedral, religious aspects and heritage architecture
Prado Museum showing street scenes
Prado Museum which includes a monument and heritage architecture
Retiro
Madrid featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

El Retiro Park showing a park

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.

El Retiro Park
Prado Museum featuring interior views and art

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.

Prado Museum
Royal Botanical Garden

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.

Royal Botanical Garden
Madrid featuring a pond, heritage architecture and a castle

Glass Palace

Modeled on London’s famous Crystal Palace, this 19th-century building is made almost entirely of glass and today hosts regular exhibitions.

Glass Palace
Madrid featuring a fountain, a statue or sculpture and night scenes

Paseo del Arte

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Paseo del Arte in Madrid. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Paseo del Arte
Madrid featuring a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

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.

Church of San Jeronimo El Real

Things to do

Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour

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

P1,141
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Day Trip to Cuenca with Cathedral or Enchanted City

Madrid: Cuenca Day Tour with or without Enchanted City

P5,273
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Cuenca Day Tour with or without Enchanted City
Madrid in a Day, including Skip-the-Line to Royal Palace & Prado Museum

Madrid in a Day, including Skip-the-Line to Royal Palace & Prado Museum

P6,141
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid in a Day, including Skip-the-Line to Royal Palace & Prado Museum
Tour the Windmills of Don Quixote de la Mancha and Toledo with Lunch

Tour of the Don Quixote Windmills of La Mancha and Toledo with Lunch

P7,754
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour of the Don Quixote Windmills of La Mancha and Toledo with Lunch
Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage

Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage

P2,481
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage
Ghost of Madrid: Outdoor Escape Game

Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour

P595
per adult
Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour
See all activities in Madrid

Top hotels in Retiro

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
4 out of 5
Paseo Infanta Isabel 13, Atocha, Madrid
The price is P12,886 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P12,886
P14,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"I would recommend this hotel to anyone coming to stay in Madrid! It's a short walk away from a lot of sights, easy to hail a cab outside (even with the sidewalk construction). We opted for the balcony room but looking back on it, wouldn't mind an inside room to cut down on traffic noise in the morning. ..."

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
4 out of 5
Calle Pez Volador 1, Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,068 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
P11,068
P12,174 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
"Very nice area."

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
Hotel Claridge Madrid
Hotel Claridge Madrid
4 out of 5
Pza. Conde de Casal, 6, Madrid, Madrid
The price is P10,543 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P10,543
P11,598 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place 👌"

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025

Hotel Claridge Madrid
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Barceló Torre de Madrid
5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is P15,157 per night from 4 May to 5 May
P15,157
P16,673 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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! (1,710 reviews)
"Great location and the service was excellent."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is P14,063 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P14,063
P15,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,985 reviews)
"Lovely and clean throughout. Polite and friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast buffet and rooftop terrace. Execellent transport connections. We would have liked the pool to be open, but thats our only complaint!"

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
3 out of 5
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
The price is P4,355 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P4,355
P4,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (1,868 reviews)
Modern Design Hotel
"Clean and spacious room with convenience set up, and the staff were very friendly. Offers a shuttle service to/from the airport, which is nearby."

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
See all 5,951 properties in Retiro
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Retiro

Default Image

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
El Retiro Park showing a park, a pond and a sunset

Jerónimos

Visitors often come to Jerónimos for its interesting museums, but many stay to explore sights like Prado Museum and Glass Palace. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Atocha Renfe Station.

Jerónimos
CaixaForum Madrid showing outdoor art

Golden Triangle of Art

Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like Prado Museum and CaixaForum Madrid, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.

Golden Triangle of Art
Madrid which includes railway items

Atocha

Take time in Atocha to visit attractions like Atocha Station Memorial and Paseo del Arte. You might also appreciate the interesting museums, and you can hop on the metro at Mendez alvaro Station to see more of the city.

Atocha
Church of San Manuel y San Benito showing heritage architecture, flowers and a garden

Recoletos

Consider exploring the interesting museums in Recoletos. If sightseeing is on the list, Jorge Juan y Santacilia is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station to see more of the area.

Recoletos
Barrio de las Letras showing outdoor art

Huertas

Congress of Deputies and Plaza de Santa Ana are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Huertas. Travelers also love the fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums, and popular shops.

Huertas

Retiro