Retiro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A glasshouse with a fountain in a park.
A river with boats, a statue, and trees.
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A statue of a man on a horse atop a monument surrounded by water and boats.
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A river with boats, a statue, and a park with trees.
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A river with boats, a statue, and a park with trees.
Photo by Concepcion AMAT ORTA… (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

Stay near popular Retiro attractions

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El Retiro Park

9.6/10 (18,863 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus

NZ$62
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-line Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-line Guided Tour

NZ$74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Skip-the-line Guided Tour
Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk

NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Private City Tour by Eco Tuk Tuk
Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

NZ$97
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Madrid: "Emociones" Live Flamenco Performance

Teatro Flamenco Madrid: Live the Flamenco Experience

NZ$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Teatro Flamenco Madrid: Live the Flamenco Experience
Skip-the-Line with Madrid’s Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour

Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas

NZ$69
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
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Our pick of the best Retiro Hotel Deals

Only YOU Hotel Atocha

Only YOU Hotel Atocha

4 out of 5
Paseo Infanta Isabel 13 Madrid
The price is NZ$357 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$357
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,468 reviews)
"Great hotel with very good service"

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Hotel Claridge Madrid

Hotel Claridge Madrid

4 out of 5
Pza. Conde de Casal, 6 Madrid Madrid
The price is NZ$329 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
NZ$329
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Hotel Claridge Madrid
Hotel101- Madrid

Hotel101- Madrid

4 out of 5
Av. de las Fuerzas Armadas, 328 Madrid
The price is NZ$142 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$142
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Hotel101- Madrid
Hotel Riu Plaza España

Hotel Riu Plaza España

4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84 Madrid
The price is NZ$396 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$396
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Latroupe Prado

Latroupe Prado

3 out of 5
Paseo de las Delicias 1 Madrid
The price is NZ$253 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$253
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions National Prado Museum and El Retiro Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (772 reviews)
"Hotel was OK. I really expected a more convenient room considering it was the deluxe room I ordered. Breakfast was great though"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Latroupe Prado
Hotel Regina

Hotel Regina

4 out of 5
Alcala 19 Madrid Madrid
The price is NZ$449 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$449
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,448 reviews)
"Best hotel ever, most accommodating staff, a/c always worked, cleaned perfectly everyday, and by far the most amazing breakfast"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Hotel Regina
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Our guide on where to stay in Retiro

Find the best Retiro areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Retiro
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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 Golden Mile. 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.

A red diamond-shaped sign with "Metro" and a white rectangular sign below it with "Chueca".

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.

A street with colorful storefronts, including one with a mural of a woman and a dress.

Malasaña

Museums, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Malasaña. Make a stop by Gran Via or Manuela Malasaña while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Noviciado Station or San Bernardo Station to get around town.

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