No traveler would argue that Madrid is an absolutely stunning city. You want to visit it thoroughly to make sure you see everything, and the Spanish capital has plenty to surprise guests from all over the world. Luxurious squares with a perpetual noisy army of tourists, wide boulevards, and mysterious narrow streets, a necklace of ancient temples, and the paradisiacal greenery of shady parks.
Enticing brand store windows, a legion of fashionable hotel complexes, among which the 4-star hotels in central Madrid stand out for their incredibly cozy and quality service. To all this, add an armada of restaurants and cafes with wines created by local winemakers and the famous, delicious tapas, nightclubs with dizzying discos, and the genuine hospitality of the locals.
Quickly immerse yourself in this joyful atmosphere of perpetual celebration and choose the most suitable place to stay in this colorful European settlement, always welcoming to the tourist community.
Hotel Mayorazgo 4*
Elegant rooms with intricate interiors and touches of old-world aristocracy. A bright spot in the stylish design is the large plasma TV screens, creating a tandem of antiquity and modernity. The bedrooms and living rooms leave a pleasant impression and are convenient to use, with everything thought out to the smallest detail. Tourists noted the extraordinarily soft beds, which allow for a good night’s sleep after long and exciting walks around the city. Daily cleaning with towel changes, and the bathroom amenities include shampoo and liquid soap.
It is better to clarify where the windows of the rented rooms face before checking in if this is important to you. Sometimes it can be an inner courtyard with not the most picturesque views. The location is the city center. The building type is a mansion in a classic style. It is a few minutes’ leisurely walk to Spain Square, Gran Via Street, and the Royal Palace. Theater-loving tourists will be pleased to know that the Lope de Vega Theater is only 100 meters away, and the Rialto Theater is 200 meters away.
The staff, characterized by their kind hospitality and dedication to tourist service, will be happy to help you purchase tickets to visit the famous theater venues. There are many comfortable single-occupancy rooms, which can sometimes be important for business people and solo travelers. Breakfast is not included in the room rate. Those who wish can order a morning meal at the price of 15 euros for adults and 5 euros for children. The quality of the dishes will not disappoint, and the drinks, including wine and champagne, are popular and served at breakfast.
Vincci Soho 4*
Location: the historic city center. Stunningly stylish design of rooms and public spaces: elegant charm in red-brown tones plus wise functionality of details. The sleeping areas are comfortable, the living areas seem warm and cozy, and the bathrooms are impressive in size and amenities. The staff is ready to answer any questions, call a taxi, tell about iconic attractions, and simply smile in response to guests’ greetings.
A highlight is the elegant open-air patio, where it is so pleasant to have breakfast or dinner in the warm season. The chefs’ pride is authentic cuisine and tapas masterpieces. There are two restaurants on the premises, and each will surely delight guests with culinary delights and beautiful presentation. The nearby infrastructure is mainly concentrated on Santa Ana Square. The nearest metro station is Anton Martin, 300 meters away. Premium Wi-Fi service is provided for an additional fee.
Eurostars Casa de la Lírica 4*
Location: the epicenter of iconic attractions. It is a 15-20 minute walk to major landmarks. The pride of the hotel is a compact but well-equipped gym. The staff is passionate about growing flowers, so guests are greeted with pleasant exotic aromas of plants in the lobby. It is better to choose rooms with a view of the inner courtyard, as it can be noisy at the nearby nightclub. Service criteria: always clean, thoughtfully comfortable, homely tasty breakfasts.
Popular dishes and drinks include excellent coffee, fresh orange juice, and homemade baked goods from a small bakery. At the reception, you can always treat yourself to the “snack station”: refreshing lemonades, fruit, exquisite marmalade, and assorted coffee. The nearby construction is not a hindrance but a landmark to find the delightful Carmen restaurant with excellent Spanish cuisine.
Metro, tourist spots in Madrid, cafes, shops — everything is nearby. The staff is so friendly that even after guests leave, they send inquiries asking if they enjoyed their stay and invite them to visit this blessed place again.
Indigo Madrid — Gran Via, an IHG Hotel 4*
A representative of a well-known international chain. Good corporate service, well-trained staff. Among Russian-speaking travelers, it is noted as a place with staff who speak the guests’ native language perfectly. Popular amenities for guests include daily delivery of drinking water to the room, bathrobes and slippers in the bathroom, and a coffee machine with a selection of capsules for every taste. After a recent renovation, all rooms shine with cleanliness and freshness.
The rooms are not spacious, but everything is thoughtfully arranged for relaxation. A stunning feature is the rooftop pool with a sunbathing area on soft loungers and charming city views. The area has excellent infrastructure, with a large shopping center and supermarket just “around the corner.”
Guests can enjoy a glass of dry grape wine or a strong drink at the bar with a panoramic view of the surroundings. Breakfasts are described as “concise,” but no one leaves hungry. An elevator reliably takes clients to the upper floors, but the soundproofing sometimes leaves much to be desired.
Eurostars Plaza Mayor 4*
Regular clients praise the fantastic breakfasts with a great selection of dishes and culinary products on the buffet line. An undeniable advantage over “tourist comrades” is the geolocation in the center of the colorful Spanish kingdom. The building has historical roots, in the 1930s, it housed the Frontón Madrid sports ground.
After a complete renovation, rooms of all categories, while not boasting large sizes, are cozily and comfortably designed for sleeping and relaxing. The nearest metro station, Tirso de Molina, is a 5-minute walk away, but even without this transport bonus, you can reach the legendary Plaza Mayor in no time. Curious tourists can easily find themselves in the epicenter of the “golden Madrid museum triangle” in 5-10 minutes.
Paseo del Prado Boulevard and Puerta del Sol Square with their amazing infrastructure, which invites you to restaurants, outlets, and shopping centers, are 300-400 meters away. The range of services includes a bar with a variety of drinks, an outdoor terrace, reliable Wi-Fi throughout the property, rooms for travelers with physical disabilities, and an elevator. The staff is polite, courteous, attentive, and focused on the wishes of each guest.
Petit Palace Alcalá 4*
A great option to get to know the city in 3-4 days. Location: you can’t think of a better one, right in the city center. Although the rooms cannot boast of large sizes, they are distinguished by concise beauty and functionality. An attractive advantage is the excellent breakfasts, which you can enjoy while admiring the city from the windows of the restaurant on the glassed-in roof of the five-story building.
It takes a leisurely half-hour walk along picturesque streets to reach interesting museums and the king’s residence. Guests’ verdict on the staff: prompt, helpful, ready to consult on any emerging questions. It is about half a kilometer to Puerta del Sol Square and Gran Via Street. The most popular brand stores among tourists in the area are the H&M and Zara shopping centers.
It takes 20-30 minutes to walk to the Manzanares River embankment, and a similar distance to Retiro Park and the Temple of Debod. Travelers with children will find it exciting to visit the Madrid Amusement Park, which is easier to reach by metro or taxi. The distance to Madrid-Barajas Airport is 13 km, and the staff will not refuse to arrange a transfer to the air harbor if needed.
Boutique Hotel H10 Villa de la Reina 4*
The “boutique” status in the name speaks for itself. It is stylish, beautiful, and the design of all rooms is original. The location on Gran Via Street is a magnificent bonus for those who love living in a beautiful place with touches of medieval Spanish antiquity. Those who want to explore the city’s outskirts and their curiosities will also benefit.
The Gran Via metro station is nearby, 50 meters away, though sometimes it is suddenly closed for a couple of days for repair or reconstruction. Free Wi-Fi works quickly in any part of the building. After walks, guests can find a coffee maker and mineral water in their room to quickly regain strength and quench their thirst.
Room service, food and drink delivery, a restaurant, guests can use the tour office services, and entrust themselves to the care of a concierge. The most frequently demanded rooms are suites and junior suites with terraces; a “romantic” style room is provided for honeymooners. It is better to take the elevator to the upper floors. The main tourist contingent is English, Irish, and residents of other European countries. The price/quality ratio of services is excellent.
Vincci Capitol 4*
A network beauty under the control of Vincci Hoteles. Intriguing Art Deco design, unusual architecture of the building itself. Terraces of some rooms and the rooftop patio offer stunning views of Gran Via Street. Guests of Spanish hotels often complain about dim lighting and the inability to adjust the room temperature comfortably.
Here, these issues are resolved with a simple gesture using special devices. The room sizes cannot be called gigantic, but the beds are equipped with comfortable mattresses, and the bathroom has a delightful set of toiletries. Guests can use the private spa complex nearby. Order dinner in the restaurant, where a hearty breakfast is served in the morning for all without exception.
The staff is friendly, and the reception desk is open 24/7. The surroundings are full of famous Madrid attractions, and for those who want the exotic of the outskirts, the Callao metro station is just a few meters away. There are no reasons to complain about the surrounding infrastructure either, as it is full of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Catalonia Atocha 4*
Location: at the crossroads to the Prado Museum, Atocha train station, the Royal Palace, and the squares of Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol — choose any. The nearest metro station “Anton Martin” is a few minutes’ leisurely walk. Among the staff is a manager who speaks Russian fluently and is always ready to help tourists from Russia and the post-Soviet space, and the whole staff, in general, leaves the most pleasant impressions after communication.
Meticulous travelers found a few annoying drawbacks: no bathrobes and slippers, a small selection of men’s toiletries in the bathroom, and the inability to watch evening news in Russian on TV after city walks. However, travelers spoke positively about the excellent, hearty, and delicious breakfast. Both the choice of dishes and the elegant presentation were satisfying. In the hot season, the rooftop mini-pool and sun terrace become a zone of increased comfort for guests. The restaurant in the building is a favorite place not only for tourists but also for locals.
Hotel Liabeny 4*
The location is beyond praise. A recent major renovation has been carried out here, and all rooms literally breathe freshness. The eye is pleased with the original and stylish design, the body is pampered by excellent bed linen and soft fluffy towels of impeccable whiteness. Active travelers are particularly attracted by the fitness room, and spa lovers enjoy the sauna.
The range of services is rich: room preparation for sleep, concierge promptness, airport transfer, currency exchange office, conference room for business events, convenient parking, bar with a collection of drinks of all possible calibers. For the ladies, there are wardrobes where any clothing and shoe reserves can be easily placed.
The surrounding area is well-developed: bars, restaurants, nightclubs, shops of all kinds, both with groceries and fashion novelties. The nearest metro stations are Gran Vía and Callao, no more than 200 meters away, but you can also reach many Madrid attractions on foot along picturesque streets and squares. The staff is friendly, hospitable, and sincerely welcoming.
Emperador 4*
A fashionable, stylish, and impressive option, especially in the glow of evening illumination. The location is tempting with its infrastructure and the colorful Gran Via Street, which tourists from other corners of Madrid come to stroll along intentionally. In the hot season, travelers choose this option due to the rooftop swimming pool and terrace with stunning views of the surroundings.
Touches of luxury are evident in everything: an art gallery in the lobby bar, marble floors in the bathrooms, charming design, elegance in every interior detail. The list of service offerings includes many pleasant and useful things: massage, beauty salon, fitness room, sauna, bar with alcoholic and soft drinks.
Nearby, you can always visit the Espacio Gourmet El Corte Inglés restaurant, stop by the El Corte Inglés supermarket, or buy souvenirs at the San Miguel market. Theater art fans will be satisfied with the close proximity to the Rialto and Lope de Vega theaters. Those who love exploring the city’s remote corners can always use one of the metro stations: Santo Domingo, Plaza de España, and Callao. A delicious breakfast is included in the room rate.
Catalonia Gran Vía 4*
A fine example of the Catalonia Hotels & Resorts brand network establishments. Extremely popular with tourists from all over the world who know a thing or two about true comfort. Location: the city center at the crossroads to the picturesque squares of Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Cibeles. The location rating on booking aggregator sites approaches 10 points.
Tourists are attracted by many colorful “strokes to the portrait”: an old building from the early 20th century with whimsical stained glass windows, unusual categories “suite and junior suite with terrace and massage bath,” “Fitness,” double standards with a terrace, a delightfully “tasty” restaurant on the ground floor with oysters and champagne for discerning gourmets. Travelers also indulge in visiting the gym with an open-air terrace and a refreshing pool.
Famous attractions are 10-20 minutes’ walk away. This applies to the Royal Palace, a necklace of museums, high fashion shopping centers, parks, temples, and theaters. Meals are organized in a buffet format for breakfast, and a la carte menu for lunch and dinner in the restaurant.
Posada del Dragón Boutique Hotel 4*
Rooms of all categories are quite compact, but this is one of those cases where the apparent drawback becomes a continuation of the advantages. Everything in the rooms is so thoughtfully, functionally, and comfortably arranged, and yet stylish, that you can’t help but marvel at the designers’ skill. Here you want to fall asleep sweetly and wake up to rejoice again at its charming appearance, which makes you smile happily at the new day. The location is the exotic La Latina neighborhood.
Perhaps this is why guests are greeted with a glass of national sangria and a still life of tapas and giant olives upon arrival. Representatives of innovative technologies in the building: free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with a firework of satellite channels, silent soundproofing, and climate control system.
In the restaurant, guests are treated to masterpieces of Spanish cuisine from a master chef who loves to add piquant ingredients to the recipes. The reception staff will assist with renting transportation from a car to a bicycle, booking tickets for excursions and events. Solo trips will be conveniently made to Plaza Mayor and the San Miguel market. Guests’ verdict: this place itself is a kind of separate, rather interesting attraction.
Preciados 4*
A good “solid performer” in the very center. It seems like all the iconic places are nearby, and at the same time, you can get a good night’s sleep on a quiet street. A colorful 19th-century building, picturesque surroundings of the historic district, which are pleasing to the eye and inviting for a walk. Guests’ deserved rating: you come here like you’re returning home. For guests’ convenience, maids daily fill the minibar with lemonade, drinking water, beer, and juices.
Breakfast in the Varela restaurant is so good that you want to come back for dinner. Cocktails in the bar are worthy of sincere admiration, and during business events in the conference room, waiters organize excellent coffee breaks. The staff performs their duties perfectly: they are friendly, tactful, and ready to help in any situation. Most rooms have cozy balconies, and during the day you can relax in the lounge area with a cup of aromatic coffee or a glass of dry grape wine.
The area has many public transport stops, the most popular being the Callao and Ópera metro stations, which are just 70 meters away. It takes 10 minutes to walk to the Monastery of Descalzas Reales, Preciados Street, and famous Spanish theaters. Female tourists do not miss the opportunity to be close to Gran Via Street to indulge in shopping in the brand kingdoms of H&M, Zara, and Nike. The tempting spot is only 400 meters away.
Intur Palacio San Martin 4*
A soulful atmosphere in the surroundings thanks to the neighborhood with the Monastery of Descalzas Reales. In the mornings, guests are awakened by the melodious ringing of bells, which does not disturb sleep but instead lifts the mood. Among the tourists’ reviews, there is a noticeable emphasis on praise for the comfortable beds and incredibly cozy pillows, which sometimes really help to relax after bright impressions.
The list of service conveniences includes the usual set of offerings. A gym, a small fitness complex, an “internet meeting zone,” although Wi-Fi works perfectly well in the rooms too. Relaxation is guaranteed by high-quality soundproofing of the rooms. The bar with cocktails and an amazing wine list will provide relaxation. The round-the-clock reception desk will welcome, accommodate, and see off guests.
The restaurant is renowned for its extensive selection of national and Mediterranean cuisine dishes. The building’s highlight is the old lobby with an intricate elevator, which can be boldly called masterpieces of marble architecture. Famous Madrid attractions are a 5-20 minute walk away. According to experienced tourists, the price/quality ratio of the services provided here is ideal.