Madrid Travel Guide
Europe’s sunniest capital — world-class art, royal palaces, legendary tapas and a nightlife that never sleeps.
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Why Madrid? Madrid hits differently. The Prado alone justifies the flight — 8,000 works in a palace-sized museum. Add the Thyssen, the Reina Sofía (where Guernica lives), a sprawling royal palace, and one of the world’s great food scenes. Madrid is Iberia’s main hub, so flights from across Europe and the Americas are frequent and affordable.
Madrid City Guides
⭐ 3-Day Madrid Itinerary
The perfect first-time Madrid plan
Art museums, royal palaces, tapas crawls and rooftop bars — the definitive 3-day Madrid plan with hotels, transport and insider tips.
🏨 Where to Stay in Madrid
Best neighbourhoods by budget
Sol vs Gran Vía vs Malasaña vs Salamanca — find the best Madrid neighbourhood for your style and budget, with curated hotel picks.
🎭 Best Tours in Madrid
Skip-the-line, tapas & day trips
Prado skip-the-line, Royal Palace, flamenco shows, tapas crawls and day trips to Toledo — curated picks with prices.
Madrid Quick Facts
- Getting there: Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) — Iberia’s main hub, direct flights from 150+ cities. Search Iberia flights →
- Getting around: Metro is fast and cheap (€1.50/ride, day pass €8.40). Taxis and Uber available 24/7.
- Best time to visit: April–June and September–October. July–August is very hot (38°C+) but alive with festivals.
- Currency: Euro (€). Budget €80–120/day mid-range including accommodation.
- Language: Spanish (Castilian). English widely spoken in tourist areas.