Best Hotels in Madrid

Explore Madrid with 1398 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

H-A San Mateo Suites
8.5 (103 reviews)

H-A San Mateo Suites ★★★

📍 21 Calle de San Mateo 2º, Centro, Madrid

"So noisy. Walls are so thin you can hear full conversations from neighboring rooms."

Ayz Javier Cabrini - Auto Check-in Property
7.9 (70 reviews)

Ayz Javier Cabrini - Auto Check-in Property ★★

📍 C. Sta. Francisca Javier Cabrini, 4, Hortaleza, Madrid

"The entire room was good, I would've loved to have body gel or stuff like that, but still great."

Ola Living Hostal Tetuan
9.0 (57 reviews)

Ola Living Hostal Tetuan ★★★

📍 C/ de Sanchez Preciado, 12BIS, Moncloa-Aravaca, Madrid

"Advantages: Very close to supermarkets and subway stations, convenient for getting to the airport (subway + bus route 200); two passwords for the main entrance and room, providing good security; very clean. Disadvantages: Booked a double room, but the bed was only 1.2m wide, too cramped; the room was ridiculously small; the window faced a wall, offering little ventilation; the dim lighting felt oppressive; self-check-in was cumbersome, requiring a lot of information and the website kept failing to scan, taking a long time; there was no luggage storage, and finding a storage place yourself was inconvenient. Overall, not recommended."

Woohoo Rooms Chueca
9.0 (102 reviews)

Woohoo Rooms Chueca ★★

📍 C. de Barbieri, Nº 3 - 1º, Centro, Madrid

"All staff ladies are very very helpful and kindly. The location is very close the Madrid central."

Palacete de la Almudayna
7.5 (81 reviews)

Palacete de la Almudayna ★★★

📍 C. de Luchana, 27, Chamberi, Madrid

"When applying, please include in the email notifying you of upcoming stay in large letters that "You must contact the owner by the day before to confirm your check-in and receive the building key and room key number. Without them, you will not be able to enter the building on the day of your stay." Even though the instructions were written in small letters and we bought them, there were four groups of people, including me, who were unable to enter the building because they only thought that it would be better to do it the day before. There was no information on where to find the key after entering the building, even on WhatsApp. There was a keyboard next to the room door. There is no 24-hour front desk, and only cleaning staff are in the building. You can only contact the service staff via WhatsApp. It would be a good idea to have taxi information and a map of the area left in the entrance hall. There is no elevator. There is only a lift for luggage. There was no instruction on how to use it, so I wish it was posted. Everyone got in by mistake. The lock on the room door was loose, so it was shaking. The walls were thin, so I could hear loud voices from next door. After I was able to enter the building, the kind cleaning lady showed me how to get there. I would have been lost without her. The room itself was small, but very clean and comfortable. The furnishings in the hallway were also beautiful. I called a taxi to the airport using my Uber app. She called it accurately."

Ocean Drive Madrid
9.3 (73 reviews)

Ocean Drive Madrid ★★★★

📍 Pl. de Isabel II, 7, Centro, Madrid

"The location is fantastic, with most major attractions within walking distance. The hotel itself is new and the beds are comfortable, plus the cleaning service is quite thorough. While there's a mini rooftop pool, it's a shame there's no gym."

Rooms Cabeza
8.3 (13 reviews)

Rooms Cabeza ★★

📍 C. de la Cabeza, 16, Centro, Madrid

"The location and shared facilities was excellent and the host was kindly there for me on arrival to make me feel very welcome."

Password to Madrid Chueca (Self Check in)
7.5 (2 reviews)

Password to Madrid Chueca (Self Check in)

📍 : Calle de Fuencarral 45, Centro, Madrid

Tierra Blanca
8.7 (490 reviews)

Tierra Blanca ★★

📍 Calle Doctor Santero 5, Local, Bajo/local, Tetuan, Madrid

"Juana greeted us before check-in time and was very helpful. The location is excellent, with the metro very close by for getting around Madrid. Everything was very clean. Highly recommended."

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Where to Stay in Madrid

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CULTURE & CITY CENTRE

City Center

The vibrant heart of Madrid, surrounded by iconic landmarks, historic streets, and lively city energy day and night.

  • Within walking distance of Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, and Gran Vía
  • Surrounded by shops, restaurants, tapas bars and nightlife
  • Excellent metro connections across the city
Best for: First-time visitors, Sightseeing, Nightlife
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BUSINESS & CITY CENTER DISTRICT

Financial District

Discover Madrid’s modern business hub, where striking skyscrapers and sleek corporate headquarters create a polished urban atmosphere that beautifully contrasts with the city’s historic core.

  • Just a quick metro ride away from the bustling Paseo de la Castellana
  • Nestled right in the heart of the action, surrounded by offices, international restaurants, cafés, and upscale services
  • Fantastic metro and commuter links that make exploring the rest of Madrid a breeze
Best for: Business travelers, long stays, modern city experiences
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Culture & Nightlife

Chueca

A vibrant, inclusive neighborhood celebrated for its buzzing nightlife, trendy fashion, cozy cafés, and energetic streets in the heart of Madrid.

  • Just steps away from the shopping excitement of Gran Vía
  • Lively bars, clubs, and authentic tapas culture
  • Creative fashion boutiques and local designer shops
Best for: Nightlife, food, culture, and the social scene
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Riverside & Green Space

Madrid River

A revitalized riverfront escape featuring lush green parks, scenic walking paths, and modern recreational spaces right along the banks of the Manzanares River.

  • Scenic riverside parks and picturesque cycling routes
  • Playgrounds, athletic fields, and sprawling green lawns
  • Nearby modern bridges and architectural viewpoints
Best for: Family Fun, Outdoor Adventures, Pure Relaxation
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Luxury & Shopping

Milla de Oro

An exclusive, high-end district in Salamanca, famous for its designer boutiques, luxury brands, and elegant, stroll-worthy streets.

  • Indulge in some prestigious luxury shopping along Calle Serrano
  • Designer boutiques, jewelry, and iconic flagship stores
  • Upscale restaurants, chic cafés, and fine dining
Best for: Luxury shopping, fashion, and fine dining
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Culture & Local Life

Lavapies

A multicultural, artistic neighborhood celebrated for its vibrant street culture, global cuisine, and authentic local atmosphere in the heart of Madrid.

  • A vibrant mix of multicultural restaurants and international street food to discover
  • Vibrant street art, local galleries, and inspiring creative spaces
  • Lively plazas with a welcoming, community vibe
Best for: Culture, food, and local experiences
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RESIDENTIAL & QUIET LIVING

Aravaca

An upscale residential district offering calm streets, green surroundings, and a relaxed suburban feel near the city.

  • Quiet neighbourhoods with spacious residential homes
  • Green parks and natural surroundings nearby
  • Family-friendly atmosphere with schools and services
Best for: Families, Long stays, Peaceful living
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Creative & Nightlife

Malasana

A trendy, bohemian neighborhood celebrated for its buzzing nightlife, vintage shops, and a strong alternative cultural scene in the heart of Madrid.

  • Iconic nightlife scene with popular bars and clubs
  • Vintage stores and independent fashion boutiques
  • Vibrant street art and an inspiring urban vibe
Best for: Nightlife, youth culture, and creativity
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Explore Accommodation Types in Madrid

Pestana Collection Plaza Mayor Hotels in Madrid

Pestana Collection Plaza Mayor

"Slightly below expectation given the layout of rooms. Value for money is not great."

Blume Cruz Suites Hotels in Madrid

Blume Cruz Suites

"If you have a large group, staying here would be a good option. The key is the high cost-performance ratio; the rooms are relatively inexpensive, and it's right next to Liberty Boulevard, close to attractions and popular restaurants."

JW Marriott Hotel Madrid Hotels in Madrid

JW Marriott Hotel Madrid

"Very good, I have stayed in so many hotels in Spain"

Casa de Las Artes, member of Meliá Collection Hotels in Madrid

Casa de Las Artes, member of Meliá Collection

"Our 4-day stay at Casa de las Artes, part of the Melia Collection, was truly unforgettable from the moment we arrived. It’s the perfect way to start a trip exploring Spain. The location is incredibly convenient, situated right near Atocha Station, making it easy to access and explore the city. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by the friendly staff, whose welcoming attitude immediately made us feel at home. Our room was spacious, beautifully designed, impeccably clean, and incredibly comfortable – a perfect retreat after busy days of sightseeing. The hotel exudes an artistic vibe, with stunning art pieces displayed throughout the property, adding to its charm. The common areas are equally impressive, especially the library, which looks absolutely magnificent and is a wonderful space to relax or read. The hotel’s facilities were plentiful and well-maintained, enhancing our stay. Breakfast was a highlight for us; the wide variety of delicious options satisfied both our appetites and our tastes. It’s definitely a must-try during your stay. Getting around Madrid from the hotel is incredibly easy—you can take the subway right outside, hop on a bus, or enjoy a scenic walk to various attractions. If I return to Madrid, Casa de las Artes will undoubtedly be my first choice for accommodation. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a boutique hotel with excellent amenities, friendly service, and a central location."

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H-A San Mateo Suites ★★★
"The reception is unavailable until 9 am, because we arrive really early in the morning, the hotel does not respond via call or message, so we have placed it for three hours for someone to open the hotel door for us. The hotel is clean, there is a hot water kettle in the common room, and the location is convenient. It is really annoying that luggage storage costs €2 for a small locker, which we think is unacceptable because we have already paid a lot for the accommodation and they still don’t provide free luggage storage service."
★★★★★
2026-06-06
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Solo traveler
Ayz Javier Cabrini - Auto Check-in Property ★★
"Great if you're staying for just a few days. I chose this single room because I was arriving late by plane, and it allows for check-in at any hour, but the conditions they set and the potential charges for every single thing are absurd. They provide an endless list of extra fees in case anything happens."
★★★★★
2026-05-14
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Ola Living Hostal Tetuan ★★★
"The room was very clean. Some people had previously commented on the drain smell and slow drainage in the sink. My solution was to remove any hair and other debris, then repeatedly rinse with hot water. After that, the drainage was smooth and there was no more odor."
★★★★★
2026-02-21
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Family
Woohoo Rooms Chueca ★★
"The hotel has a great location, right near the bustling Gran Vía, making it convenient to go anywhere. The hotel provided small gifts: cookies, a small bag of chips, two small drinks, and two bottles of water – all very thoughtful. However, after checking in and showering, we discovered that the hotel sheets hadn't been changed. I'm absolutely certain because there was a lot of hair on the sheets and pillows. But it was past midnight, and room service had stopped. I was furious because my previous hotel had the same problem for two consecutive nights. This hotel was better and more expensive, so I assumed they would definitely change the sheets, but it was the same. Is this how hotel service is in Spain? It was incredibly disappointing. My child was also unhappy because the bed felt dirty, and we didn't dare sleep on the sheets, only on the blankets. We ended up waking up cold in the middle of the night, and my child caught a cold. We were also woken up by other guests in the morning; the soundproofing was poor. Because we were staying near the main entrance, there were constant noises of doors opening and closing. Although I requested a quiet room with a child when booking, it was to no avail. I contacted customer service and sent them photos. The next day, they apologized, but that was all. I was very disappointed. Additionally, there was standing water in the shower area. I do not recommend this hotel. Because hygiene is the most basic service."
★★★★★
2026-09-09
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JO Guest User

Solo traveler
Palacete de la Almudayna ★★★
"There were no clear instructions to enter the room, especially there is no front desk, and they couldn't speak English ."
★★★★★
2024-05-14
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Couple
Ocean Drive Madrid ★★★★
"This was the first hotel I stayed at during my trip to Spain. Every day, I'd head out before dawn. It's really close to all the main squares, within easy walking distance. Coming back at night was convenient too, with the subway right outside the door."
★★★★★
2026-03-09
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GB Clive Clifford

Solo traveler
Rooms Cabeza ★★
"The location and shared facilities was excellent and the host was kindly there for me on arrival to make me feel very welcome."
★★★★★
2026-10-14
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ES Guest User

Traveling with friends
Tierra Blanca ★★
"Highly recommended! A very welcoming place with attention to every detail for guests. I will definitely stay here next time I visit Madrid. Perfect location with a metro stop right outside and just four stops from Gran Vía. Congratulations to the team that manages this place!"
★★★★★
2025-12-29
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CO David River

Solo traveler
Hostal Alicante ★★
"No complaints"
★★★★★
2025-09-27

Madrid Travel Information

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Power Plug & Voltage

230V/Type C/F

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Exchange Rate

1 GBP ≈ 1.20 EUR

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Local Payment

Cards/Bizum/Cash

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Movistar/Vodafone/Orange

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Hotels in Madrid: where to stay and what to book

Hotels in Madrid

Madrid is a walking city with a metro underneath it: the Prado, the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor all sit within half an hour of Sol, and the metro fills the gaps. The district question is really about evenings, since the centre is cheap for a capital and the bars decide how far you want to walk home. Below are eleven hotels in Madrid, grouped by district, with the star rating, guest score, address and nearest stop for each.

Where to stay in Madrid: four districts, four different trips

Most Madrid hotels in the centre are cheap for a capital, and the district you pick decides what the evening looks like. Travelling for a first visit and the museums, book Sol or Gran Vía; travelling for restaurants and late nights, book Chueca; travelling for tapas and a neighbourhood feel, book Lavapiés or La Latina; travelling for work or the northern stations, book the Castellana.

Area

Best for

Practical check

Sol and Gran Vía

First visit, museums, everything on foot

Sol and Callao metro 1-2 minutes from the doors

Chueca

Restaurants, nightlife, a central-adjacent base

Gran Vía metro 5 minutes away

Lavapiés and La Latina

Tapas, markets, a lived-in neighbourhood

La Latina and Lavapiés metro 3-4 minutes away

Salamanca and the Castellana

Business, space, the northern stations

Chamartín 3-12 minutes; Núñez de Balboa 5 minutes

Sol and Gran Vía: the centre, and the cheapest beds in the city

Sol is the centre everything runs through, with the Prado, the palace and Plaza Mayor inside a twenty-minute walk. The four addresses below sit within a few minutes of Sol or Callao, and this is where Madrid is cheapest as well as most central.

Sol and Gran Vía

Two of these are budget houses scoring above 8.8, and the expensive one charges for its address rather than its size. For a first visit this is the district that saves the most walking: the Prado is fifteen minutes east, the palace ten minutes west and Plaza Mayor five.

Hotel

Class

Score

From

Location

Good to know

Toc Hostel Madrid

2-star

8.9/10

£22

Sol 2 min walk

Plaza de Celenque, a minute from the square and the metro

Arc House Madrid

1-star

7.5/10

£121 avg

Sol 2 min walk

Calle de la Victoria, self check-in, the simplest room in the district

BYPILLOW Callao

2-star

9.6/10

£261 avg

Callao 1 min walk

Jacometrezo, on the Callao corner where Gran Vía starts

Chueca: restaurants first, and a metro five minutes away

Chueca is the district to book if the evening matters as much as the museums: dense with restaurants and bars, flat, and five minutes from Gran Vía metro. It is a small district with few rooms, so book early rather than compare widely, and expect weekend noise on the streets below.

Chueca

Hotel

Class

Score

From

Location

Good to know

Motion Chueca Hostel

2-star

7.0/10

£10

Gran Vía 5 min walk

Plaza de Pedro Zerolo, the square at the heart of the district

Room Gran Vía

2-star

8.3/10

£22

Banco de España 3 min walk

Gran Vía itself, with the Cibeles fountain five minutes east

Lavapiés and La Latina: tapas, markets and a ten-minute walk to the centre

These two districts feel like neighbourhoods, not city-centre streets, and they are where the tapas bars and the Sunday market sit. Madrid hotels here are cheaper than on the Castellana, and both are within four minutes of a metro stop and a fifteen-minute walk from Sol: a little more walking, a better evening.

Lavapiés and La Latina

Hotel

Class

Score

From

Location

Good to know

The Loft House Madrid

2-star

9.1/10

£142 avg

Lavapiés 3 min walk

Calle de la Esperanza, on the Lavapiés side of the centre

The Central House Madrid Lavapiés

2-star

9.3/10

£177 avg

La Latina 4 min walk

Encomienda, four minutes from La Latina and the market

Salamanca and the Castellana: space, business and the northern stations

The Castellana runs north through Salamanca and out to Chamartín, and this is where Madrid's larger rooms are. You trade space and quiet for a longer walk into the old centre: the Balboa is five minutes from the Núñez de Balboa metro, the two northern hotels ten to twelve minutes from Chamartín station.

Salamanca and the Castellana

The four rows answer four different questions: the station hotel for an early train, the tower for the view, Exe Plaza for the Plaza de Castilla interchange, and the Balboa for Salamanca itself, where the streets are quieter and the restaurants are local. Madrid hotels on this stretch are the ones to book when the trip is about work or an early departure.

Hotel

Class

Score

From

Location

Good to know

Hotel Chamartin the One

4-star

8.6/10

£152

Chamartín 3 min walk

Built onto the station, which makes it the practical northern arrival

Eurostars Madrid Tower

5-star

9.2/10

£171

Chamartín 12 min walk

The tower on the Castellana, ten minutes from the platforms

Exe Plaza

4-star

8.9/10

£186

Plaza de Castilla 3 min walk

Castellana 191, beside the Plaza de Castilla interchange

NH Madrid Balboa

4-star

8.7/10

£207 avg

Núñez de Balboa 5 min walk

Núñez de Balboa, in Salamanca, five minutes from the metro

Before you book: five practical checks

  1. Expect peak rates during San Isidro. Madrid celebrates its patron saint in mid-May, and the centre fills for the week. The same rooms are much cheaper in February.
  2. What the rate includes. Prices are per room per night before taxes and fees, and at the small central houses breakfast is usually bought separately, so compare the total rather than the headline.
  3. Where the pin actually is. A "City Center" pin can sit in Sol or in Lavapiés, and those are fifteen minutes apart on foot. Read the street, not the label.
  4. Which station you arrive at. Sol for the centre, Atocha for the high-speed trains from the south, Chamartín for the north. A Chamartín booking is twenty minutes by metro from the museums.
  5. Which metro zone. Central Madrid is zone A; the airport and the outer suburbs are not, and the airport carries a supplement on top of the zone-A fare.

Arriving in Madrid: from the airport and stations to your hotel

Arriving

Do this

Why it matters

Barajas airport, terminal 4

Metro line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, then change

Line 8 ends at that interchange in the north of the city

Atocha, arriving on the high-speed train

Metro or Cercanías to Sol

Toc Hostel is two minutes from Sol

Chamartín, arriving from the north

Walk out of the station

Hotel Chamartin the One is three minutes from the platforms

Any arrival, late at night

Metro first, taxi second

The centre is compact enough that the metro does most of the work

The metro reaches all four districts on this page, so the station you choose matters more than the hotel's distance from the city centre.

One trap worth naming: the metro is zoned and the centre is zone A. The airport and the outer suburbs sit outside it, and the airport leg carries a supplement, so a ticket bought for Sol will not get you to Barajas. Buy the airport ticket at the machine; the zone-A fare does not cover the journey.

※ Room rates, taxes and hotel policies change; confirm the total and the property's own terms before you book.

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