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 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

P1,495
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
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

P6,274
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid in a Day, including Skip-the-Line to Royal Palace & Prado Museum
Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour

Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour

P5,940
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour
Walking Tour of Madrid Moderno, Madrid de los Bourbons

Walking Tour of Madrid Moderno, Madrid de los Bourbons

P100
per adult
Walking Tour of Madrid Moderno, Madrid de los Bourbons
Best quality

Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

P9,678
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting
Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour

Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour

P600
per adult
Ghosts of Madrid: Exploration Game and Tour
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Top hotels in Retiro

Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG

Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG

4 out of 5
Calle Pez Volador 1, Madrid
The price is P10,928 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P10,928
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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! (538 reviews)
"Nice room, quiet, air conditioned. Good breakfast except the last day of the stay. Chipped cups, no mugs available (they were every other day), tubs for jams/oil were not clean and had food residue in them, no omelette!"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
Only YOU Hotel Atocha

Only YOU Hotel Atocha

4 out of 5
Paseo Infanta Isabel 13, Atocha, Madrid
The price is P14,422 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P14,422
per night
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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! (1,044 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
voco Madrid Retiro by IHG

voco Madrid Retiro by IHG

4 out of 5
Calle Pez Volador 11, Madrid, Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P9,890 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
P9,890
per night
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Was perfect. Much less expensive than in the old town, but either a 15 minute walk or 10 euro cab to old town. Well worth it!"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

voco Madrid Retiro by IHG
Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza

Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza

4 out of 5
Calle de Antonio Maura, 5, Madrid, Madrid
The price is P14,200 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P14,200
per night
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (994 reviews)
"Great location. Short walk to Retiro Park, Puerta de Alcalá & great restaurants"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza
Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII

Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII

4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso XII, 18, Madrid, Madrid
The price is P14,247 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P14,247
per night
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing location, big rooms. Very clean."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is P12,238 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
P12,238
per night
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,356 reviews)
"The elevator system could go with some improvements. We also had no access to the rooftop due to two days of private functions. Otherwise the hotel was really nice and its location quite superb."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
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Other neighbourhoods around Retiro

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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
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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
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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 featuring 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
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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
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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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