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A guide to the best attractions, practical information and things to do in Madrid
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Find out how to visit Madrid's museums, monuments, parks, clubs and more without spending a cent
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Monuments, museums and parks are among the top Madrid attractions you've got to see
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Tourts & Attractions
Madrid City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Get a unique view of Madrid aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are two tours covering all of the city's highlights, from historical sites and...
Madrid Super Saver: El Escorial Monastery and Toledo Day Trip from Madrid
Pay less and get more on this Madrid Super Saver tour, which combines a visit to El Escorial Monastery with a half-day tour of Toledo. Spend the morning at El...
Private Tour: Skip-the-Line Prado Museum Tour
Skip the line at the Prado Museum in Madrid, and see some of the most influential pieces of European artwork with your own private guide! Hear the history of...
Top attractions
Museums
Museo del Prado
Housed in a gigantic neo-classical building begun by Juan de Villanueva for King Carlos III in 1785, the Prado is Madrid's best-known attraction. Carlos...
Things to do
Palacio Real
Commissioned by Philip V after the earlier Alcázar was lost to a fire in 1734, the Royal Palace is rarely used by the royal family, and many of its...
Things to do
Plaza Mayor
This famous square is in the heart of the city's historic district, built on the site of the old Plaza del Arrabal, which was home to the most popular market...
Museums
Gran Vía
The city's main tourist and shopping artery is 1.3 kilometres long, and starts in Calle Alcalá and ends at Plaza de España. Along its more than...
Things to do
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu
The most famous stadium in Madrid is located on Paseo de la Castellana, in the heart of the city, and is home to Real Madrid CF. It currently has a capacity of...
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Corral de la Morería
This long-standing tablao sports seemingly authentic Arab décor, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, and an atmosphere to match. A relaxed mix of...
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Parque de Atracciones
With over 30 attractions for both children and adults, the city's amusement park is one of the most popular weekend destinations for both locals and tourists....
Zoo Aquarium
The zoo and aquarium are located just a few metres from the amusement park in the Casa de Campo. You’ll see very few bars or wires here; instead the...
Parque Warner
This theme park on the outskirts of Madrid is where you can find all the Looney Tunes characters romping around posing for photos and signing autographs. Built...
Top hotels
Hotels
Hotel Urban
This five-star boutique hotel is noteworthy for its distinct Art Deco style set in a modern avant-garde building. With 96 designer rooms and suites, the Urban...
Hotels
Ocean Drive Madrid
Open the curtains and it smacks you right in the face. The Madrid Opera, right there, looming high like the beacon of high culture that it is....
Hotels
Hard Rock Hotel
Directly opposite the Reina Sofía Museum – home to Picasso’s anti-war masterpiece ‘Guernica’ – the Hard Rock group...
Hotels
Relais & Châteaux Orfila
This small mansion in a tranquil residential area has been transformed into a quietly elegant five-star hotel. Built-in the 1880s as a private home for an...
Hotels
Westin Palace Hotel
Madrid's famous Art Triangle, formed by the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofía museums, is also home to the Westin Palace. Unlike other...
Hotels
Dear Hotel Madrid
If you want classy, design boutique Dear Hotel wants to give it to you. Cross the threshold of the neoclassical building into an interior design by...
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