Gran Via, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Real and the Santiago Bernabéu stadium - Madrid is the capital of Spain and known for a pompous architectural style. We show you the top sights in Madrid in 5 minutes.
Plaza Mayor is really huge and one of the most visited squares in Madrid. It is a great starting point for your city tour. Within walking distance is the magnificent Palacio Real, the Royal Palace. The building itself looks like a masterpiece. With about 2000 rooms, it is also one of the largest royal palaces in Europe.
For a view over the city of Madrid from above, we recommend the Riu Hotel at Plaza de Espana. It has 27 floors and at the top there is a rooftop bar. From the hotel you can walk along Gran Via. It is the famous shopping street of Madrid.
Halfway down, you can go into Chueca neighborhood. Madrid is a very tolerant city. Especially in Chueca there are many stores and bars of the LGBTIQ+ community.
You can relax from the hustle and bustle of the city in the Parque del Retiro. It is the most beautiful park in Madrid. Nearby is also the world famous Museo del Prado. Also super famous is the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. The Real Madrid stadium. It is best to book your tour in advance.
We wish you a lot of fun in Madrid.
- Travel duration: 3 days
- Best time to visit: May till October
- Main dish: 15 €
