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.
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Where to stay in Madrid

Madrid Centro
4.5/5(745 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.

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.

Salamanca
4.5/5(128 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.

Chueca
4.5/5(65 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.

Malasaña
4/5(42 area reviews)
Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Manuela Malasaña while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.

Atocha
4.5/5(30 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.

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is S$331 per night from 4 May to 5 May
S$331
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (1,696 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in the heart of everything. Great staff, lovely rooms and a top notch breakfast. Can’t fault the hotel one bit"
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$308 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
S$308
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (3,976 reviews)
"Excelente Todo! Personal, facilidades, desayuno y las mejores vistas!"
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2025

Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
The price is S$112 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
S$112
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (1,849 reviews)
"Service to the Airport is not free, is 5 Euros per person, not bad, but is not free. Good thing they have lockers, which is very convenient, we left the luggage two days earlier, and went to Paris, and check-in without carrying the big luggages. Clean, breakfast was ok."
Reviewed on 31 Mar, 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! (992 reviews)
"Only one thing when I did the reservation with Expedia I request balcony and always happening the same I have amazing room without balcony anything else was I have words super good"
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 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! (271 reviews)
"Easy to work with stuff and very clean space"
Reviewed on 28 Mar, 2025

Compostela Suites Apartments
C/ Zambrana, 4, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (519 reviews)
"The apartments genuinely give this home away from home feeling. The wear is exactly the same place it would be in your own home almost adding a charm to it. The housekeeper are the sweetest people ever."
Reviewed on 6 Mar, 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(413 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(173 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.

Puerta del Sol
4/5(419 reviews)
Serving as the capital's focal point, no visit to Madrid is complete without a trip to this central square.

Plaza Mayor
4.5/5(572 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.

El Retiro Park
4.5/5(463 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.

Prado Museum
4.5/5(288 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.
Things to do

Madrid: Live Flamenco Show with Food and Drinks Options
S$41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour
S$44
per adult
90% of travellers recommend

Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance
S$36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend

Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
S$27
per adult
80% of travellers recommend

From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
S$74
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Madrid
4.6
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Visits to The Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museums fantastic. Plaza Santa Ana great for nightlife. Atocha Station very near. Trip to Toledo by train well worth it.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Locals very friendly in a cosmopolitan city would love to visit again
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Lovely city
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Really lovely capital.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Having been a citicen of the capital I enjoy my stay
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Cut is clean and easy to get around on foot. Seems quiet for a capital city. Liked the fact that people live in the city centre