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 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$38
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Prado Museum in Madrid

Skip-the-Line Prado Museum Guided Tour

S$58
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Prado Museum Guided Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Madrid: Day Trip to Cuenca with Cathedral or Enchanted City

Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Tour

S$133
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Cuenca and Enchanted City Day 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$133
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid in a Day, including Skip-the-Line to Royal Palace & Prado Museum
Best quality

Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

S$216
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$216 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$216
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Everything was great about this hotel. Location, breakfast Buffett, atmosphere and so much more. I would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 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$174 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$174
3 Aug - 4 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! (473 reviews)
Very nice hotel for traveling with family
"Great place to stay with a family. Staff was amazing. Very friendly and would definitely stay again! Restaurant and bar also has great food and great service!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 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$166 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$166
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (996 reviews)
"The suite we stayed in was very spacious. Was L shaped with bunk beds for kids and toilet separate from shower (two separate sinks as well). Included a desk, main table and seating area, a long / thin balcony that wrapped around corner of hotel. What awesome space after 10 days on a cruise ship. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 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$168 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
S$168
5 Aug - 6 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! (985 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with family. The room was nice and spacious."

Reviewed on 25 Jun, 2025

Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Barceló Torre de Madrid
5 out of 5
Plaza de España, 18, Madrid
The price is S$255 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$255
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,889 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff. Upgraded to a suite. The hotel needs a refresh, but it does not really detract from being good. One thing that was annoying was the housekeeping was subpar. One day the raised the A/C thermostat and open a window. Another day they accidentally unplugged the refrigerator. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Barceló Torre de Madrid
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
Hotel Princesa Plaza Madrid
4 out of 5
Calle Serrano Jover 3, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,331 reviews)
"Clean room clean hotel Friendly staff Good breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

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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)

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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