Moncloa-Aravaca is one of the northern districts of the city of Madrid. A place with many urban parks, beautiful landscapes, a river, museums, and monuments. This district was added to Madrid in the XX Century, becoming a district in 1949, and mainly conformed by natural areas that used to belong to the Spanish Royal Family. These areas are part of the green urban landscape of the city, offering a wide range of activities for locals and visitors, university areas, and excellent gastronomy. Enjoy the fresh air of the Moncloa-Aravaca district while you discover one of the most famous cities in Europe.
Our recommendations on which areas to stay in
- Enjoy a luxury close to the Manzanares River, near Parque del Oeste, and take advantage of the beautiful views of the city’s natural landscape. Stay close to Avenida de Valladolid in the Casa de Campo neighborhood to enjoy the proximity to several of Madrid’s best attractions and the city’s natural areas.
- Are you visiting Madrid with your family? We recommend you look for accommodation in the Argüelles neighborhood, close to Plaza de España and Calle de la Princesa. This area is close to amenities and attractions to make the most of your stay in Madrid.
- If you’re traveling on a tight budget, you will find excellent options for accommodation in Moncloa-Aravaca. We recommend you stay in the Argüelles neighborhood, close to Calle del Marqués de Urquijo, to take advantage of the location and proximity to the city’s center and its well-connected public transportation.
These are our recommendations on accommodations in Moncloa-Aravaca, Spain, in 5 categories:
- Luxury interior: Luxury Apartment Princesa, Minty Stay – Plaza España, Moncloa Luxury, Wishome Rosales, Apartosuites Jardines de Sabatini, LaNave, BNBHolder Luxury Apartment III PLAZA DE ESPAÑA, BNBHolder Luxury Apartment II PLAZA DE ESPAÑA, Stylish 2 Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Madrid, BNBHolder Fresh & Stylish Plaza de España, PRINCESA VII, Minty Stay – Martin Heros, Plaza de España Skyline, My City Home – Duplex at Puerta de Hierro
- Room with a view: Plaza España Apartment by Rentalis, Genteel Home Plaza de España, Torre de Madrid by Madflats Collection, Plaza España & Gran Via 2BD 1BTH, LUXURY DUPLEX PENTHOUSE ROYALPALACE, BNBHolder The Luxe Attic PLAZA DE ESPAÑA
- Family accommodation: LOFT PRINCIPE PIO, Feelathome Madrid Suites Apartments, Apartamentos Plaza de España, City Break Plaza de España, Deslumbrante Apartamento en Plaza España, Luxury Apartment Princesa, BRIGHT FLAT PLAZA DE ESPAÑA – GRAN VIA, Minty Stay – Plaza España, Moncloa Luxury, Moncloa II, Wishome Rosales
- Low budget: Apartamento Farineli Deco, Extraordinario Apartamento en Palacio Real, Hostal El Brezo, OLBLANC Plaza de España by Batuecas, Charming Plaza de España Central, Charming Plaza de España II, Apartamentos TH La Florida, TH Aravaca
- Hotels: AC Hotel Los Vascos by Marriott, Hotel Indigo Madrid – Princesa, an IHG Hotel, Melia Madrid Princesa, Barceló Torre de Madrid, Aravaca Village Hotel, Marco Polo Residence Hostal Boutique
A university district close to the Royal Palace. – What to know before visiting.
Moncloa-Aravaca is a lively university district of Madrid full of great spots to visit and places to stay. Enjoy an area with a great offer of activities surrounded by natural areas of Casa de Campo Park, an urban garden five times bigger than the Central Park of New York City. Discover the many landmarks in the area and fall in love with the city by visiting Plaza de España, a square full of buildings and monuments. Walk to Cerralbo Museum to discover classical paintings, antiques, and fine furniture in an XVII Century mansion. This beautiful place is close to the Royal Palace of Madrid and Sabatini Garden in the neighboring Centro district.
Discover the hidden gems of this neighborhood, such as the Temple of Debod, an ancient Egyptian temple rebuilt in La Montaña Park as a gift to Spain in the 1970s. The Rosaleda del Parque del Oeste is close to this landmark, a beautiful garden with footpaths, flowers, and small ponds. If you want to see it from above, we recommend you take a ride in the Madrid Cablecar in Rosales Station, from where you will enjoy great city views, ending your ride in the Casa de Campo Station in the Casa de Campo Park.
Walk around the Complutense University of Madrid campus, visit the Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII and enjoy butterflies, flowers, and exhibitions of natural photography. Close to this area, you can also visit the Museum of the Americas to learn about the pre-Columbian history of America and native American art and culture or the Museo del Traje and learn the textile history of Spain throughout the ages.
The Moncloa-Aravaca district is an excellent spot to enjoy the Madrilean culture, surrounded by nature in a lively place of this great city.
Luxury stays by the river.
Stay within one of the most beautiful areas of Madrid by looking for luxury accommodations close to Avenida de Valladolid and Parque del Oeste in the Moncloa-Aravaca district. In this area, you are a short distance from Manzanares River, where you can enjoy fantastic views and a relaxing walk around the only river in the city. Here you will be close to several city landmarks. Visit the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida in Glorieta de San Antonio de la Florida, a former neoclassical chapel from XVIII Century transformed into a museum and the burial place of the famous painter Francisco de Goya. Also in the area is the Teatro San Pol in Calle de San Pol de Mar, where you can enjoy a concert or play on the other side of the river.
Have a panoramic view of the city riding the Madrid Cablecar in Rosales Station, located in Paseo del Pintor Rosales, at a 15-minute walk from your stay. You will be at a 17-minute walk from Casa de Campo Park to enjoy the most famous urban park of the city and have a lovely day around Casa de Campo Lake. Visit the neighboring district to discover the Royal Palace of Madrid in Calle de Bailén and just 2 km from your luxury accommodation in the Moncloa-Aravaca district.
In this area, your stay will be close to the Príncipe Pío Train Station, so it will be easy to move around the city. Don’t forget to try out the many excellent food options of the Moncloa-Aravaca district, such as the Spanish eatery Casa Mingo in Paseo de la Florida, a short walk from your stay. Walk through the Rosaleda del Parque del Oeste and enjoy the best wine, tapas, and classical Madrilenian dishes in Cuenllas in Calle de Ferraz, close to the Temple of Debod and just 1.5 km walk or a 7-minute car ride away from your accommodation.
Moncloa-Aravaca district is the perfect spot to discover Madrid and to be in a lively place where everything happens. Stay close to Avenida de Valladolid in the Casa de Campo neighborhood and start your adventures in the city.
Enjoy with your family in the areas close to the Royal Palace of Madrid.
The Moncloa-Aravaca district is an excellent place to stay with family and take advantage of one of the best areas of Madrid to discover. Look for accommodation close to Plaza de España and Calle de la Princesa in the Argüelles neighborhood, an area full of amenities for the convenience of your stay, close to famous landmarks of the district, and close to the main attractions of Centro district.
- The area is close to several city landmarks that the whole family will enjoy. Visit several of them, such as Plaza de España, the Egyptian monument of the Temple of Debod in Calle de Ferraz, the Lookout at the Príncipe Pío Mountain in Calle del Profesor Martín Almagro Basch, and Madrid Cablecar in Rosales Station in Paseo del Pintor Rosales, all of them less than a 15-minute walk from your stay.
- The area has several pharmacies and health centers, such as Enrique Baeza Pharmacy in Calle de Luisa Fernanda and Servicio Madrileño de Salud in Calle de Ventura Rodríguez, both at a 2 minute’s walk from your family accommodation.
- Close to your accommodation are grocery shopping options for your convenience at a short distance. Dia Market in Calle de Martín de Los Heros is 180m away from your stay, and Carrefour Express in Calle del Conde Duque in the neighboring district is 200m away.
- Enjoy the food options for the whole family in the areas close to your stay. Try traditional Madrid food in a medieval-themed restaurant in Excalibur Madrid in Calle de Martín de Los Heros, or try with your family the basque gastronomy at Dantxari in Calle de Ventura Rodríguez, both at a short 2-minute walk from your stay.
- In this area, you will be close to Ventura Rodríguez Subway Station in Calle de la Princesa, and from here, you can move quickly around the city with your family.
We recommend you look for accommodation close to Plaza de España and Calle de la Princesa to have a great and comfortable stay within the heart of Madrid.
Looking for budget stays in the Moncloa-Aravaca district?
Are you looking for cheap stays in the center of Madrid? We recommend the Moncloa-Aravaca district close to Calle del Marqués de Urquijo. Here you can find affordable accommodation in an urbanized area with easy access to the subway station of Argüelles and a short walking distance from the city’s main touristic spots and landmarks.
