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
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Prado Museum with Optonal Tapas or E-bike Tour
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Our pick of the best Hortaleza Hotel Deals
INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas
great welcoming/goodbyes, loved the hotel, same as shown on picture. Will definitely stay there again. The first floor restaurant 20/10, food was amazing and staff too! People were really nice @ the hotel/restaurant.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
Excelente locacion, muy buen restaurante y su proximidad al aeropuerto lo hacen muy conveniente para una corta estadia.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Good hotel, good food variety, the entrance to the bar to watch a soccer clásico was chaotic, no room to enter for hotel guess. Parking is on the back if the hotel but if you are renting a diesel vehicle tha back if the building is in the restricted area, very confusing. No help from front desk regarding ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
We stayed overnight for a connecting flight to Mallorca next day. Lovely hotel and staff!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Regina
Very nice location, clean rooms, and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Senator Barajas Hotel
Was not able to make it. So I cannot make a review
Reviewed on 11 May 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 Real Madrid City.
Almagro
While you're in Almagro, take in top sights like Sorolla Museum or Paseo de la Castellana, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ruben Dario Station or Gregorio Maranon Station.
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.
