Retiro Travel Guide

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Prado Museum

4.5/5(57 reviews)

A roll call of brilliant painters – Bosch, Rubens, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Goya and Velázquez – are waiting to be viewed at the Prado Museum.

Prado Museum
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El Retiro Park

4.5/5(71 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.

El Retiro Park
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Royal Botanical Garden

4/5(1 review)

Relax among the thousands of colorful and aromatic plants meticulously laid out in a garden located alongside Madrid’s busy Paseo del Prado.

Royal Botanical Garden
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Glass Palace

Modeled on London’s famous Crystal Palace, this 19th-century building is made almost entirely of glass and today hosts regular exhibitions.

Glass Palace
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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.

Church of San Jeronimo El Real
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Retiro Park Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Retiro Park Lake during your travels in Madrid. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.

Retiro Park Lake

Activities

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Madrid City Tour - Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

NZ$44
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Madrid City Tour - Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
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Madrid: Day Trip to Cuenca with Cathedral or Enchanted City

NZ$132
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Madrid: Day Trip to Cuenca with Cathedral or Enchanted City
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Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting

NZ$255
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Madrid Countryside Wineries Guided Tour with Wine Tasting
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Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage

NZ$70
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Prado Museum and El Retiro Park Guided Tour Unesco Heritage
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Best of Madrid: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour in Small Groups

NZ$49
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Best of Madrid: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour in Small Groups
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Skip-the-Line Madrid Royal Palace & Retiro Park Guided Tour

NZ$86
Per adult
Skip-the-Line Madrid Royal Palace & Retiro Park Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Retiro Hotel Deals

Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
3 out of 5
Avenida de Aragón 402, Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$126 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$126
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (846 reviews)
"Very clean and close to airport."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Zleep Hotel Madrid Airport
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Only YOU Hotel Atocha
4 out of 5
Paseo Infanta Isabel 13, Atocha, Madrid
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$354 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$354
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Only YOU Hotel Atocha
Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Calle Pez Volador 1, Madrid
The price is NZ$228 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$228
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions El Retiro Park and WiZink Center are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"nice"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Crowne Plaza Madrid - Centre Retiro an IHG Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hotel Riu Plaza España
4 out of 5
C/ Gran Via, 84, Madrid
The price is NZ$370 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$370
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,187 reviews)
"Great hotel in prime area. Safe and very clean. Great place and area to stay in Madrid."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza España
Hostel Thirty One
Hostel Thirty One
1 out of 5
C. de Juan Bautista de Toledo 31, Madrid, Madrid
Stay at this hostel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and El Retiro Park ...
7/10 Good! (103 reviews)
Son de lo mejor, a precios accesibles!
"Hospedaje bonito, céntrico y de muy buena atención. Altamente recomendado!"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2024

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Hostel Thirty One
easyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha
easyHotel Madrid Centro Atocha
2.5 out of 5
Calle Mezquite 5B, Madrid, Madrid
The price is NZ$132 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
NZ$132
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Madrid. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (564 reviews)
Good hotel, some irritants
"Brand new hotel. Rooms are spartan. It would be nice to at least have a chair or two. Very clean. Staff helpful. Shower door drips water out to the floor when opened."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Retiro

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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.

Ibiza
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Atocha

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

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.

Atocha
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Recoletos

Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like Jorge Juan y Santacilia.

Recoletos
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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.

Cortes
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Salamanca

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

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

Salamanca
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Chueca

5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Chueca, you might enjoy attractions like Gran Via and Plaza de Pedro Zerolo. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Chueca Station to see more of the city.

Chueca

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