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

Prado Museum featuring art and interior views

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.

Prado Museum
El Retiro Park showing a garden

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.

El Retiro Park
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

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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 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
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 romantic area.

Paseo del Arte

Things to do

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

Madrid City Tour

S$39
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$33
per adult
84% 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: Cuenca Day Tour with or without Enchanted City

S$125
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Cuenca Day Tour with or without 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

S$123
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid in a Day, including Skip-the-Line to Royal Palace & Prado Museum
Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage

Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage

S$59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage
Best quality

Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

S$213
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting
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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$266 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$266
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"We stayed at the Only You Atocha twice. The location is by Atocha station, El Retiro and the Museums, which was perfect for us. We walked into center city for other attractions. Everyone was lovely. We were frustrated when we wanted dinner and rooftop (which is really lovely) was closed for a special ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 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$191 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
S$191
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (454 reviews)
"Like the cleanliness. Don't like to carry my luggage up the stairs to enter the lobby"

Reviewed on 14 Jun, 2025

Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro by IHG
voco Madrid Retiro by IHG
voco Madrid Retiro by IHG
4 out of 5
Calle Pez Volador 11, Madrid, Madrid
The price is S$179 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$179
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (996 reviews)
"Trip was booked due to having to come from lanzarote to madrid for a eye operation hotel was very close to hospital beata maria ana and also close to centro ciudad reception was helpful and friendly room was cleaned and restocked with tea coffee milk everyday also bottle water on arrival and second ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun, 2025

voco Madrid Retiro by IHG
Hotel Emperador
Hotel Emperador
4 out of 5
Gran Via 53, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,653 reviews)
Two night break in Madrid
"We had two nights here and was very happy with the hotel and service. Blas that served us on the terrace provided excellent service. Have booked to come again with friends in September for three nights."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

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Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
3 out of 5
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
The price is S$87 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$87
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,052 reviews)
"Todo"

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is S$232 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
S$232
22 Jun - 23 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (4,137 reviews)
"I recently stayed at the Hotel Riu Plaza España and had a fantastic experience overall. The location is unbeatable – right in the heart of Madrid, with easy access to public transportation, shops, and major attractions like the Royal Palace and Gran Vía. The hotel is modern, stylish, and very clean ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jun, 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

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 showing 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)

Calle de Cervantes 2 and Congress of Deputies 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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