Below you’ll find our recommended Madrid hotels according to star category. The majority of first time visitors to Madrid will stay somewhere near Puerta del Sol and Gran Via so most of our chosen hotels are in this central tourist area. The 5 star options tend to be in more upmarket areas outside this tourist centre but with easy access by public transport.
If you’re coming to watch Real Madrid there are a few option near the Bernabeu but you’re far better off staying in the centre and taking transport or walking to the stadium (45 minutes).
Business travellers might be interested in our recommended airport hotels.
Westin Palace Hotel – Madrid
Recommended 3 Star Hotels:
Hotel Opera (Cuesta de Santo Domingo, 2)
This completely renewed hotel is located in the historical centre of old Madrid. An ideal base from which to discover the city.
Hotel Moderno (Arenal, 2)
A perfect location, right on Puerta del Sol with easy access to all the city’s attractions. Our favourite for location and value.
Hotel Petit Palace Cliper (Chinchilla, 6)
A fine budget option located just off the Gran Via in the city centre. Popular with our city break visitors.
Recommended 4 Star Hotels:
Hotel Liabeny (Calle Salud, 3)
An excellent choice located just a few paces away from Puerta del Sol but with the advantage of being located in a peaceful square. Staff are very helpful.
Emperador (Gran Via, 53)
Combines the elegance and comfort of a classical hotel together with the newest amenities of a four star hotel in the heart of Madrid.
Hotel Vía Castellana (Paseo de la Castellana, 220)
If you’re going to watch Real Madrid, perhaps you’d prefer to stay near the Bernabeu. This is the choice hotel of FC Barcelona when they play in the capital.
Recommended 5 Star Hotels:
Westin Palace (Plaza de las Cortes, 7)
In the heart of Madrid, the Westin Palace is a monument to elegance. In 2002 it was named added to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List. One of Madrid’s finest hotels.
Villa Magna (Paseo de la Castellana, 22)
Old-world charm combined with modern elegance help make the Villa Magna one of Europe’s finest hotels. It is situated just outside the tourist centre in the wealthy Salamanca district.
Villa Real (Plaza De Las Cortes 10)
Inclusion in the prestigious ‘small luxury hotels of the world’ list, the Villa Real is another excellent choice located in the heart of the city between Puerta del Sol and the Prado.
Ritz (Plaza De La Lealtad 5)
The classical Ritz hotel is a landmark of Madrid. It lies next to the Prado museum and offers everything you could expect, and more, from a hotel of this calibre.
Miguel Angel (Miguel Angel 29-31)
Highly recommended hotel located slightly to the north of the main tourist area on the Paseo de la Castellana.
For a comprehensive list of properties in Madrid take a look at what’s available at Booking.com.
Self-Catering Apartments in Madrid
Tired of staying in hotel rooms? Then why not rent an apartment in Madrid and do away with the need to eat out all the time. These days there are many properties on offer, many in historic city buildings.
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