Barajas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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IFEMA

8.6/10 (1,539 reviews)
Few venues for fairs, exhibitions and conferences can compete with IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Madrid’s trade fair venue, for comfort, amenities and its modern style.
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Activities

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

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

NZ$62
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

NZ$69
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Big Bus Madrid Panoramic Open-top Bus Tour

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

NZ$41
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela

Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Optional Dinner

NZ$77
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Optional Dinner
Skip-the-Line Royal Palace Tour

Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide

NZ$77
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-line Royal Palace Tour with expert guide
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace

NZ$77
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
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Our pick of the best Barajas Hotel Deals

Hotel101- Madrid

Hotel101- Madrid

4 out of 5
Av. de las Fuerzas Armadas, 328 Madrid
The price is NZ$133 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$133
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Bernabéu Stadium and El Retiro Park are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (749 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Hotel101- Madrid
Senator Barajas Hotel

Senator Barajas Hotel

4 out of 5
Galeon 27 Madrid Madrid
The price is NZ$155 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$155
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,675 reviews)
"Muy amable el recepcionista. El transporte al aereopuerto muy puntual."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Senator Barajas Hotel
Melia Madrid Barajas

Melia Madrid Barajas

4 out of 5
Avenida de Logrono, 305 Madrid Madrid
The price is NZ$238 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$238
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,233 reviews)
"The hotel was great friendly staff"

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

Melia Madrid Barajas
ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas

ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas

3 out of 5
Avenida General, 49 Madrid Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$171 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$171
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,273 reviews)
"The hallways were very dirty. The beds were not very comfortable and thin. If you lift the covers the bed covers were not cleaned in some time."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

ibis Madrid Aeropuerto Barajas
Hilton Madrid Airport

Hilton Madrid Airport

4 out of 5
Avenida Hispanidad 2-4 Madrid
The price is NZ$230 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$230
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,335 reviews)
"Large modern room with comfortable bed and bathroom. Excellent buffet breakfast."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Hilton Madrid Airport
Sercotel Madrid Aeropuerto

Sercotel Madrid Aeropuerto

4 out of 5
Calle del Galeon, 25 Madrid Madrid
The price is NZ$189 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$189
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,312 reviews)
"The only reason we did not give a 5 star review was the terrible terrible airport van pickup. I emailed in advance often trying to understand when and when it would come. They finally told me but we ended up waiting almost 1.5hrs for what was supposed to be a 45” max wait. As we waited and waited ..."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Sercotel Madrid Aeropuerto
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Our guide on where to stay in Barajas

Find the best Barajas areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Madrid Centro

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 Gran Via, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Gran Via Station to see more of the city.

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Salamanca

Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and El Jardin de Serrano. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.

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Sol

If you're spending time in Sol, check out sights like Puerta del Sol or Gran Via and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sol Station or Callao Station.

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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.

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Chueca

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.

Barajas Travel Guide

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