Popular places to visit
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.
Glass Palace
Modeled on London’s famous Crystal Palace, this 19th-century building is made almost entirely of glass and today hosts regular exhibitions.
Royal Botanical Garden
Relax among the thousands of colorful and aromatic plants meticulously laid out in a garden located alongside Madrid’s busy Paseo del Prado.
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.
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.
Activities
From Madrid: 3 Cities in 1 Day – Segovia, Ávila & Toledo Guided Tour
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Toledo Express Half-Day Tour from Madrid
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Our pick of the best Retiro Hotel Deals
Agumar Hotel
We had an overnight flight from the US, so we arrived long before check-in, but they gave us a room right away. It was reasonably sized, exceptionally well maintained, and the bathroom had a full-size extra-deep tub. The staff was also very helpful.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Cool trendy vibe. Nice staff. Great decor. Good food at the restaurant.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Claridge Madrid
Awesome hotel to stay the staff was excellent and helpful to all our need from where to visit to getting around the city by taxi ,bus or train. Awesome place to be and grocery stores near by 15 min to the center of the city easy access on bus. Thank for the hospitality
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza
The staff were very pleasant and helpful
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Everything was great. The only thing was a little crowded, the elevators and the breakfast. But the hotel’s location was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Staff great and beds very comfy
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Retiro
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.
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.
Atocha
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.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like Prado Museum and CaixaForum Madrid, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
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.
Cortes
While you're in Cortes, take in top sights like Gran Via and jump on the metro at Sevilla Station to see more of the city.
Retiro Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Family Hotels in Retiro
- Hotels with Parking in Madrid Centro
- Family Hotels in Community of Madrid
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Moratalaz
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Chueca
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Sol
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Ibiza
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Salamanca
- Boutique Hotels in Madrid
- Hotels with Parking in Madrid
- Business Hotels in Madrid
- Cheap Hotels in Madrid
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Atocha
- Recoletos Hotels
- Barrio de las Letras Hotels
- Ibiza Hotels
- Lista Hotels
- Hotels near Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Arganzuela Hotels
- Embajadores Hotels
- Justicia Hotels
- Huertas Hotels
- Hotels near Milla de Oro
- Salamanca Hotels
- Golden Triangle of Art Hotels
- Hotels near Statue of the Fallen Angel
- Goya Hotels
- Hotels near Royal Palace of Madrid
- Retiro Hotels
- Atocha Hotels
- Hotels near Madrid Atocha Station
- Moratalaz Hotels
- Legazpi Hotels
- Hotels near Paseo del Prado
- Cortes Hotels
- Estrella Hotels
- Hotels near Prado Museum
- B&B in Madrid Atocha Station
- Motels in Madrid
- B&B in Madrid
- Residences in Madrid
- Pensions in Madrid
- Condo Rentals in Madrid
- B&B in Community of Madrid
- Pensions in Community of Madrid
- Apartments in Mendez alvaro Station
- Rafael Hotels in Madrid
- Room Mate Hotels in Madrid
- Feelathome Apartments Hotels in Madrid
- Visit Moncloa - Arguelles
- Visit Getafe
- Visit Usera
- Visit Casco Antiguo
- Visit Alcobendas
- Visit Canillas
- Visit La Moraleja
- Visit Villa de Vallecas
- Visit Golden Triangle of Art
- Visit Fuencarral-El Pardo
- Visit Moratalaz
- Visit Tetuán
- Visit Aluche
- Visit Malasaña
- Visit Entrevías
- Visit Hispanoamérica
- Visit Marroquina
- Visit Fuenlabrada
- Visit Alameda de Osuna
- Visit Arganzuela
- Visit Coslada
- Visit San Sebastian de los Reyes
- Visit Sol
- Visit Arturo Soria
- Visit Pozuelo de Alarcon
- Visit Suroeste
- Visit Madrid
- Visit Carabanchel
- Visit Somosaguas
- Visit Peña Grande
- Teatro Espanol
- Community of Madrid Holidays
- Plaza Mariano de Cavia
- Plaza de Cibeles
- Basilica of Nuestra Senora de Atocha
- National Archaeological Museum
- National Library
- Church of San Manuel y San Benito
- El Retiro Park
- Prado Museum
- Royal Botanical Garden
- Paseo de la Castellana
- Teatro Marquina
- Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
- Torrespana
- Real Casa de Postas
- Plaza de Canovas del Castillo
