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A Madrid city guide – world-class art, tapas, gardens and endless parties

Scrumptious food, 24-hour nightlife, outstanding art museums and historic splendor. Madrid has all the ingredients for a bouncy getaway. Explore the city’s world-class art scene by wandering the vast and magnificent Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums. Whether you fancy a romantic dinner in a classy restaurant or an evening out with friends tasting tapas from bar to bar, there’s nothing like Madrid’s lively atmosphere. In this city, everyone has a blast all day and all night.

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Top 10 nightlife moments in Madrid

Late-night cafés, cool nightclubs, tapas trails and bustling squares - Madrid’s lively nightlife is renowned for good reason. You’ll be ready for your Madrid hotel after a night out in the Spanish capital.

Where to stay in Madrid - a travel guide to Madrid's neighbourhoods

Choose where to stay in Madrid with this neighbourhood guide. Whether near royal palaces or leafy parks, use this guide to find the right location of your Madrid hotel.

A Madrid travel guide – art treasures, café-lined squares and 24-hour nightlife

Bustling tapas bars, world-class art galleries and historic squares are just some of the attractions of a Madrid city break. Book a Madrid hotel to soak up the vibe of the lively Spanish capital and get to know the madrileños, the city’s fiesta-loving residents.

A Spain travel guide – rugged mountains, sizzling beaches and simply Moorish palaces

There’s more to holidays in Spain than sea, sangria and sunburn. Scratch the surface to find snowcapped mountains, isolated bays and cultured cities with Moorish architecture, avant-garde art and energetic nightlife. Book breaks in Spain to encounter a country passionate about food and fiestas.

Where to eat in Madrid - a food and dining guide

More than just food, Madrid’s cuisine drizzles deliciously into every local’s lifestyle. Vivid conversations in bars and restaurants are fueled by tapas of potato omelet and marinated anchovies after starting the day sweetly with churros and hot chocolate. Tapas only come second however, to Madrid’s all-time favorite – the squid baguette, the ideal companion as you stroll around the historic center, people watch in the Plaza Mayor or watch the sunset by the Egyptian Temple of Debod.

Spring holidays in Madrid travel guide

Take a spring holiday in Madrid and soak up the city as it basks in the warm sunshine before the summer heat descends. Book a spring hotel in Madrid to enjoy Easter, city festivals and the colourful flowers blooming in Retiro Park

Top 10 hotels in Madrid

Boutique suites, romantic retreats and historic palaces - find a hotel for your needs in this guide to the top 10 hotels in Madrid.

Short breaks in Madrid – two days of art, bar-hopping and gourmet dining

Our 48-hour itinerary will help you make the most of a short break in Madrid. Spend a few nights in a Madrid hotel to experience the bustling, compact Spanish capital.

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