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Reserve one of the main hotels in Madrid and explore the incredible capital of Spain. Our search engine hosts more than 460 hotels in Madrid, ranging from cheap Madrid hotels to luxury suites and 5-star rooms. Furthermore, we present a detailed travel guide with all necessary information for your stay in Madrid!

Tourist Guide Madrid

It is certain that a visit to Madrid means an exciting trip at one of the most beautiful and interesting cities of Europe. The capital of Spain is a city with rich history and intensive present life. The combination of the Spanish culture, the modern life and the wonderful attractions will fascinate you. Start your day with a stroll at the Plaza Mayor and enjoy one of the local cafes or restaurants. Then head towards the Plaza Colon and enjoy the marvelous statue of Columbus next to the enormous Spanish flag. Another major attraction of the city is the Palacio Real. The Palacio Real is Madrid’s old Royal Palace and it is the largest palace throughout Western Europe. It is very impressive and it is certainly suggested that you visit it. If you love art, near the Atocha metro station, you will find anything that has to do with Picasso, Miró, Dalí and general art and culture of Spain. Madrid hosts many important museums as well. The most important museum of the city is the very famous museum Prado. The Prado Museum is one of the most important art museums in the world. Here, you will find works of the greatest Spanish painters. Furthermore, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is another important art museum in the Spanish capital that you should not miss as it includes works of Titsiano, Goya, Van Gogh and Picasso. Finally, visit the Reina Museum should you want to enjoy the famous Picasso's Guernica.

Moreover, Madrid has many beautiful parks that one should visit especially during the summer period. The most famous city park is the Parque del Retiro with beautiful lakes and traditional buildings. You may spend a few relaxing hours there and get a nice break before continuing the city exploration.

Lifestyle Madrid

Although Madrid is surrounded by mountains has a particularly Mediterranean character, hosting diverse population from all over the world. Hence, Madrid is a city that combines both Western culture and the Mediterranean temperament. The lifestyle of the Spanish capital combines a wide range of options related to entertainment and culture.  In Madrid for instance you can enjoy both traditional recipes of Andalucia and many delicacies from the rest of the Iberian Peninsula. Of course, do not forget to try the traditional cocido madrileno at a local restaurant. For the lovers of shopping, Puerta del Sol and Gran Via comprise the heart of the commercial center of Madrid. The market downtown is very attractive and always updated with the latest fashion.

The city is also famous for its nightlife. There are plenty of tapas bars and night clubs that play all kinds of music and stay open till the late morning hours. Stroll at the Plaza de Santa Ana and Plaza de Santa Barbara and you will not be disappointed! Finally the hotels in Madrid are renowned for their impeccable services and hospitality. You will find Madrid hotels of all categories and for various budgets.

Transportation

Getting around Madrid is very convenient, since the urban metro covers the entire city easily and fast with over 160 stations. In addition, there are many bus routes to serve residents and tourists. However, there are neighborhoods, where you need to walk in order to enjoy them. However, if you wish to use public transport for many journeys, it is a good idea to buy a "Diez Viaje" or a ticket valid for travel (ten-ride ticket), which costs 5 euros. The "Diez Viaje" can be used on buses and on the metro. Madrid also has a train link with the rest of Spain through an amazing high-speed network. Finally, the international airport of Madrid, Barajas, is very close to the city and connects the city with a lot of destinations all around the world.