Must-see hotels in Madrid

  • Hotel Puerta América

    Madrid

    Given the location of their hotel (halfway between the city and the airport), the owners knew they had to do something special – to build a self-contained…

  • Hotel Ritz

    Madrid

    The grand old lady of Madrid, the Hotel Ritz is the height of exclusivity. One of the most lavish buildings in the city, it has classic style and…

  • 60 Balconies Atocha

    Madrid

    As convenient for Atocha train station as for the city's major art galleries, and well connected to the rest of the city on foot or by metro, 60 Balconies…

  • Pestana Plaza Mayor

    Madrid

    Taking advantage of one of the most sought-after addresses in downtown Madrid, this fine hotel has been stunningly renovated with exposed brick and blue…

  • Hotel Orfila

    Madrid

    One of Madrid's best hotels, Hotel Orfila has all the luxuries of any five-star hotel – supremely comfortable rooms, for a start – but it's the personal…

  • Lapepa Chic B&B

    Madrid

    A short step off Paseo del Prado and on a floor with an art-nouveau interior, this fine little B&B has lovely rooms with a contemporary, clean-line look…

  • Hotel Alicia

    Madrid

    One of the landmark properties of the designer Room Mate chain of hotels, Hotel Alicia overlooks Plaza de Santa Ana with beautiful, spacious rooms. The…

  • Central Palace Madrid

    Madrid

    Now here's something special. The views alone would be reason enough to come to this hotel and definitely worth paying extra for – rooms with balconies…

  • Praktik Metropol

    Madrid

    You'd be hard-pressed to find better value anywhere in Europe than here in this overhauled hotel. Rooms have a fresh, contemporary look with white wood…

  • Villa Magna

    Salamanca

    This is a very Salamanca address, infused as it is with elegance and impeccable service. The look is brighter than you might imagine with the use of…

  • ApartoSuites Jardines de Sabatini

    Madrid

    Modern, spacious studios and suites are only half the story at this terrific property just down the hill from Plaza de España. Definitely pay extra for a…

  • 60 Balconies Recoletos

    Chueca

    In a classy corner of Chueca, these architect-designed apartments, ranging from 45 sq metre up to 130 sq metre, are stylish and make you feel like you've…

  • Hostal Main Street Madrid

    Malasaña & Conde Duque

    Excellent service is what travellers rave about here, but the rooms – modern and cool in soothing greys – are also some of the best hostal rooms you'll…

  • Posada del León de Oro

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    This rehabilitated inn has muted colour schemes and generally large rooms. There's a corrala (traditional internal or communal patio) at its core and…

  • Hotel One Shot Luchana 22

    Madrid

    Classy, contemporary rooms in an early-20th-century, neoclassical palace close to Plaza de Olavide in Chamberí make for a pleasant alternative to staying…

  • Posada del Dragón

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    At last a boutique hotel in the heart of La Latina. This restored 19th-century posada sits on one of our favourite Madrid streets, and rooms either look…

  • Westin Palace

    Madrid

    An old Madrid classic, this former palace of the Duque de Lerma opened as a hotel in 1911 and was Spain’s second luxury hotel. Ever since it has looked…

  • Hostal Madrid

    Madrid

    The 24 rooms at this well-run hostal have exposed brickwork, updated bathrooms and a look that puts many three-star hotels to shame. It also has terrific…

  • Hotel Urban

    Madrid

    This towering glass edifice is the epitome of art-inspired designer cool. It boasts original artworks from Africa and Asia; dark-wood floors and dark…

  • Hotel Sardinero Madrid

    Madrid

    There's lots to like at this charming hotel, from the location that's as handy for untouristy Chamberí as it is for everything else in Madrid to the large…

  • Catalonia Las Cortes

    Madrid

    Occupying an 18th-century palace and renovated in a style faithful to the era, this elegant hotel is a terrific choice right in the heart of Huertas. It’s…

  • Life Hotel

    Malasaña & Conde Duque

    If only all places to stay were this good. This place inhabits the shell of a historic Malasaña building, but the rooms are slick and contemporary with…

  • Hostal La Zona

    Malasaña & Conde Duque

    Catering primarily to a gay clientele, the stylish Hostal La Zona has exposed brickwork, subtle colour shades and wooden pillars. We like a place where a…

  • NH Collection Palacio de Tepa

    Madrid

    Inhabiting a 19th-century palace a stone's throw from Plaza de Santa Ana, this flagship property of the respected NH chain has modern designer rooms with…

  • Only You Hotel

    Chueca

    This stunning boutique hotel makes perfect use of a 19th-century Chueca mansion. The look is classy and contemporary thanks to respected interior designer…

  • VP El Madroño

    Salamanca

    You're a long way from touristy Madrid out here, not far from the bullring, and therein lies part of this swish place's appeal. All of the rooms have been…

  • Suite Prado Hotel

    Madrid

    The spacious modern suites at this centrally located hotel have plenty of space and are semi-luxurious. All have sitting rooms and good bathrooms and…

  • Hostal Adriano

    Madrid

    They don’t come any better than this bright and friendly hostel wedged in the streets that mark the boundary between Sol and Huertas. Most rooms are well…

  • Hotel AC Santo Mauro

    Madrid

    Everything about this place oozes exclusivity and class, from the address – one of the elite patches of Madrid real estate – to the 19th-century mansion…

  • Hotel Vincci Capitol

    Madrid

    Located in the landmark Edificio Carrión, this modern hotel has large rooms with muted tones, and some even have the novelty of circular beds. But what…

  • Me Madrid Reina Victoria

    Madrid

    Once the landmark Gran Victoria Hotel, the Madrid home of many a famous bullfighter, this audacious hotel is a landmark of a different kind. Overlooking…

  • Petit Palace Art Gallery

    Salamanca

    Occupying a stately 19th-century Salamanca building, this landmark property of the Petit Palace chain is a lovely designer hotel that combines hi-tech…

  • Hotel Senator

    Madrid

    One of central Madrid’s prettiest facades conceals some of the most attractive four-star accommodation in the city centre. Unusually, only one room on…

  • Hotel Abalú

    Malasaña & Conde Duque

    Malasaña's very own boutique hotel is starting to age and the word on the street is that it's not what it was. We know what they mean but the rooms are…

  • Casa de Madrid

    Madrid

    Refined, extravagantly decorated rooms make Casa de Madrid a luxurious choice overlooking the Teatro Real. Rooms, in an 18th-century building, are awash…

  • Hostal Don Juan

    Chueca

    Paying cheap rates for your room doesn’t mean you can’t be treated like a king. This elegant two-storey hostal is filled with original artworks and…

  • Mario Room Mate

    Madrid

    Entering this swanky boutique hotel is like crossing the threshold of Madrid’s latest nightclub, with staff dressed in all black, black walls and swirls…

  • Mad Hostel

    La Latina & Lavapiés

    From the people who brought you Cat’s Hostel, Mad Hostel is similarly filled with life. The 1st-floor courtyard – with retractable roof – recreates an old…

  • Hotel Plaza Mayor

    Madrid

    We love this place. Sitting just across from Plaza Mayor, here you’ll find stylish decor, helpful staff and charming original elements of this 150-year…

  • The Hat Madrid

    Madrid

    The Hat Madrid is an excellent choice just down the hill from Plaza Mayor that manages to span all budgets without cheapening the experience. The dorms…