Hortaleza Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Hortaleza
Popular places to visit
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
Puerta del Sol
The Puerta del Sol is where all of Madrid's roads meet, a central gathering point for madrileños, and home to some of its best-loved symbols.
Plaza Mayor
A square-shaped piece of Madrid's soul – a sheltered 17th century quadrangle that has seen bull-fights and fiestas, fires and protests and kings that come and go.
National Prado Museum
A roll call of brilliant painters – Bosch, Rubens, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Goya and Velázquez – are waiting to be viewed at the Prado Museum.
El Retiro Park
While Casa de Campo is a park walking on the wild side of western Madrid, its eastern counterpart, El Retiro Park, is Madrid's genteel, cultured take on park-life.
Activities
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
From Madrid: Avila and Segovia Full-Day Tour
Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with Bottomless Wine Pairing
Our pick of the best Hortaleza Hotel Deals
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
The hotel was very clean and modernly designed, albeit quite basic in terms of room amenities (literally just a bed and TV, no kettle or anything like that). I'd recommend this hotel but one thing I would say is don't book it just because of the fact it says it has an airport shuttle. The shuttle ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas
Excellent location if you need to be near the airport. It is is a lovely area with shops and restaurants. The hotel offers shuttle to the airport starting at 5 am. Very nice restaurant. Spacious rooms.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
A wonderful room with a great view, although I didn't like how the bathroom door had a gap built into it. You never know how new cuisine is going to sit with your stomach, and I'd prefer a door that shuts fully in a room with such stink potential. But everything else about it was amazing, I felt ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Regina
Staff went out of their way to make sure my experience was A+!!! Beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Great stay! So convenient to be in plaza España and the staff were so helpful and kind. Would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Emperador
Good! An A
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hortaleza
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.
Barajas
Travellers choose Barajas for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Barajas Station or Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 Station and check out top sights like Juan Carlos I Park.
Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and La Caixa Foundation. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
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.
Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like National Archaeological Museum.
Chueca
If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and San Anton Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.
