Must See Attractions In Madrid, Spain maj 1, 2022 – Posted in: Spain, Travel – Tags: Attractions, Holiday, Madrid, Mini Break, Spain, Vacation

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Great Attractions In Madrid, Spain

Madrid has so much to see that a weekend break isn’t enough to get around to do it all. Especially not if you also want to enjoy all the good restaurants in town. Here you can read about the sights in Madrid that you should visit when on holiday in the capital of Spain. However, there is much more to see and experience in Madrid. For more information please visit the Tourist Information in Madrid.

6 must see attractions in Madrid

Prado Museum

The Museo del Prado is in the top 10 of the art museums in the world to be seen. The museum is impressive, and it has a very nice collection and more than 20,000 pieces of art. King Ferdinand the 7th inaugurated the museum back in 1819, when it opened its doors to the public. At the Prado Museum you can see works by all the great, classical painters: Rembrandt and Velázquez, and the museum also houses “The Black Paintings” by Goya.

Are you looking for paintings by Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, you can also visit the Museo Reina Sofia, the Museum of Queen Sofia.

Buen Retiro Park

The large Parque del Buen Retiro is a 10-minute walk from the Prado Museum. It is one of the largest gardens in Madrid, and the park originally belonged to the Spanish royal family. Today, the park is open to the public. The locals jog, bike and sail on the lake in front of the monument to Alfonso XII. Also visit the Crystal Palace, inspired by the Crystal Palace in London.

Palacio Real de Madrid

The Palacio Real de Madrid is the official residence of the Spanish royal family. However, they do not live here, but at the smaller Palacio de la Zarzuela. The Royal Palace is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Madrid. Only a few of the more than 3,000 rooms are open to the public. Instead, you can see the large collection of weapons and visit the huge royal kitchen from the 19th century. Every Wednesday and Saturday you can see the royal change of guard outside the castle.

Next to the Royal Palace is the Cathedral Almudena, which proudly rises over Madrid.

Casa de Campo

Casa de Campo is the former royal hunting area and covers 1,750 hectares. Due to the size of the park, it is advisable to stay on the marked trails.

You can go up and into the heart of the Casa de Campo by the cable car, Teleferico de Madrid. On the journey you can enjoy the beautiful view over Madrid. When you get up to the park, there is a small café, where you can buy water for the hike.

In the Casa de Campo you can also visit the amusement park Parque de Atracciones de Madrid or Madrid Zoo, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid.

Temple Debod

In Rosaleda Park is the ancient Egyptian temple, the Debod Temple. The temple was originally built on the banks of the Nile, but was moved to Madrid in connection with the construction of the Aswan Dam. The temple is reflected in the still water of the fountain, and suddenly you are back in ancient Egypt.

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

If you love football, a visit the giant stadium is a must. The Santiago Bernabéu is home to Real Madrid, and something every little football fan will love to see. If there isn’t a match with Real Madrid in the white jerseys going on, you can go on a tour of the Santiago Bernabéu every day . If you follow the link, it’s also here you buy tickets for the Real Madrid matches at Santiago Bernabéu.

Find a good hotel i Madrid

Madrid is one of the most expensive cities to stay in when traveling to Spain. As in other big cities, hotel prices are higher in the city center, and in Madrid this especially gos for the museum and theater district. Still, it is possible to find cheap hotels in Madrid, where you are close to the main square, Puerta del Sol. Here, the shopping streets extend from and to Buen Retiro Park.

Below, you can read about some of the great hotels for kids in Madrid, all of which can be booked directly through Booking.com. You can also perform your own search for hotels in Madrid right here:

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A great apartment hotel with swimming pool

In a city like Madrid, where it can get hot in the summer, it is nice to be able to cool off in the swimming pool. If you also want your own kitchen, Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments can be recommended. The apartments are located just south of the old town and Buen Retiro Park, and you live within walking distance of the many sights. In the modern and apartment you’ll have your own kitchenette and some of the rooms have their own terrace.

Read more about the hotel here: Eric Vökel Boutique Apartments – Atocha Suites

An affordable hotel close to everything

If you are looking for an inexpensive but good hotel in Madrid close to where it all happens, take a look at the Eurostars Plaza Mayor. Here you live five minutes walk from Puerto del Sol and 10 minutes from Gran Via. Start the day with breakfast on the roof terrace with a view into the beautiful old streets and then walk out the door and right into the heart of Madrid. A perfect hotel for you who want to spend the whole day shopping and looking at sights.

Read more about the hotel here: Eurostars Plaza Mayor

A kids-friendly hotel with swimming pool

First, the most important thing about this hotel if you are a football fan: Meliá Castilla is loacated a 10-minute walk from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium! At this hotel you live a little outside the city’s bustling life, but with everything most children will appreciate for a successful holiday: a swimming pool and a kids’ club! The hotel is just off the Cuzco Metro station, and from the wide main road, Paseo de la Castellana, there are many buses running to the city center.