Retiro

Madrid

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

Popular places to visit

El Retiro Park showing a garden

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 art and interior views

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 which includes 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 which includes night scenes, a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Paseo del Arte

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

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

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

Red double-decker hop-on hop-off bus in Madrid

Madrid City Tour

S$36
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour
Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour

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

S$34
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

S$126
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

S$133
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour
Best quality

Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

S$217
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

S$11
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
The price is S$249 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$249
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Only You Atocha is my first choice hotel for trips to Madrid that involve me using the Ave and trains as the hotel is right across the road from Atocha station. The hotel is relaxed, stylish and the staff are super. The restaurant on the 7th floor is superb. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 17 Aug, 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
The price is S$147 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$147
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (516 reviews)
"Amazing reception staff - super friendly especially Isabelle"

Reviewed on 17 Aug, 2025

Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII

Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII

4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso XII, 18, Madrid, Madrid
The price is S$173 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$173
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"We booked junior suite which was very spacious for our family of 4 with two adult kids. We had a bedroom, bunk bes, dining table and sofa in the room with a huge balcony facing the park. Dining was okay and needed to walk about 20 min to get good option but the place was very nice and quite."

Reviewed on 17 Aug, 2025

Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII
Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza

Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza

4 out of 5
Calle de Antonio Maura, 5, Madrid, Madrid
The price is S$160 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$160
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (989 reviews)
"Friendly staff. I love the hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Aug, 2025

Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$312 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
S$312
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (4,281 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 18 Aug, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Senator Barajas Hotel

Senator Barajas Hotel

4 out of 5
Galeon 27, Madrid, Madrid
The price is S$115 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$115
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,677 reviews)
"Great place that is close to the airport. There are restaurants downstairs that are decent."

Reviewed on 18 Aug, 2025

Senator Barajas Hotel
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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

Take time in Jerónimos to visit attractions like Prado Museum and Glass Palace. You might also appreciate the interesting museums, and you can hop on the metro at Atocha Renfe Station to see more of the city.

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

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.

Atocha
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Recoletos

Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Jorge Juan y Santacilia.

Recoletos
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Huertas

4.5/5(85 area reviews)

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

Huertas

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