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
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
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 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 family-friendly 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

P1,145
per adult
78% 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: Day Trip to Cuenca and the Enchanted City

P5,393
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Day Trip to Cuenca and the 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

P6,186
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

P7,736
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

P2,488
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

P599
per adult
Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour
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Top hotels in Retiro

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
4 out of 5
Paseo Infanta Isabel 13, Atocha, Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P10,192 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P10,192
P11,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and beautiful property but the traffic around the location is really loud and there is constant honking and ambulances going by that woke us up repeatedly."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Hotel Claridge Madrid
Hotel Claridge Madrid
4 out of 5
Pza. Conde de Casal, 6, Madrid, Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,059 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P9,059
P9,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location close to Atocha train station. Hotel was excellent, staff great provided us with rooms earlier then our check in time. Parking on site. Definitely would stay on my next visit to Madrid. About 30 minutes from airport."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

Hotel Claridge Madrid
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 P8,550 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P8,550
P9,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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! (369 reviews)
"Everything was excellent!"

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is P11,268 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
P11,268
P12,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
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! (3,915 reviews)
"Shower didn’t drain well. Elevators got crowded often. Reception wasn’t able to extend stay, so had to go online again but then it worked out. Overall a pretty good experience. Amazing breakfast! Great location. NIce and clean hotel."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 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 P14,269 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
P14,269
P15,695 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (1,632 reviews)
"The staff were absolutely excellent, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel to friends and family."

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
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! (999 reviews)
"This is a delightful hotel especially for the price! Good views across to the Royal Palace, unusual decor and very nice staff."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

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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
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 Paseo del Prado, 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

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