Madrid is a great spot to discover Spain’s history, and the Retiro district is a witness to everything that made this city a unique historical place. When you visit the capital city of Madrid, you can’t stop visiting this district where many of its most famous landmarks are. Stay within the district that saw the city’s transformation, from a former palace the royalty to a public space known as one of the most beautiful European parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Retiro is a great place to discover the best of this capital city and fall in love with Spain.
Our recommendations on which areas to stay in
- For a luxury stay, we recommend the areas close to Felipe IV Gate in Calle de Alfonso XII, close to one of the entrances of El Retiro Park in the Jerónimos neighborhood. Here you will be in a great spot with all the city’s best attractions around your stay. Also, there are several excellent options with views of the city for the ultimate experience.
- Stay with family in the areas close to Ibiza Subway Station and Calle del Alcalde Sainz de Baranda in the Ibiza neighborhood. Here you will find great accommodations for your family and be at a short walking distance of several parks, landmarks, and amenities for everybody to enjoy the city.
- Are you looking for a budget stay in Retiro? The areas close to Menéndez Pelayo Subway Station in the Pacífico neighborhood. This part of the district offers affordable accommodations at a fair price and is well connected to the whole city by public transportation, trains, and subway lines.
These are our recommendations on accommodations in Retiro, Spain, in 5 categories:
- Luxury interior: Retiro Abode, Retiro Royalty, Luxury penthouse Jerónimos, 60 Balconies Retiro, PAPER HOUSE, Luxurious flat at Retiro Park, Charming Retiro Chic, Luxurious apartment near the Prado Museum, BNBHolder The Select Retiro Park, Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment near Retiro, Atocha & Jerónimos, Retiro Deluxe, EXCLUSIVE APARTMENT NEAR PASEO DEL PRADO, GRAND LUXURY APARTMENT BY EL PRADO MUSEUM, Magnificent flat in aristocratic area of Madrid, PYR Select Retiro Luxury, BNBHolder Calm Duplex RETIRO, Apartamentos Retiro Parkluxe, BNBHolder Luxe RETIRO PARK, Dúplex con patio centro Madrid MPE35, BNBHolder Executive Loft MADRID
- Room with a view: APARTMENT 604, Central penthouse, APARTMENT 404, Apartamentos Los Jerónimos, BNBHolder Majestic ATOCHA STATION, EXCLUSIVE PENTHOUSE in PUERTA DE ALCALÁ, Ático céntrico confortable y luminoso
- Family accommodation: Wonderful Loft next to the Retiro, Spacious apartment located 10 minutes from Retiro, EXCLUSIVE PENTHOUSE in PUERTA DE ALCALÁ, Luxurious flat at Retiro Park, Retiro Deluxe, EXCLUSIVE APARTMENT NEAR PASEO DEL PRADO, GRAND LUXURY APARTMENT BY EL PRADO MUSEUM, PYR Select Retiro Luxury, BNBHolder Luxe RETIRO PARK, Una Caminata en el Parque, Bright 2 Bd Apartment in front of Retiro Park, Spacious & Refurbished, Bright & Luxury W/ Parking & Pool 4BD, Mit House Retiro V en Madrid, Mit House Atocha Ii en Madrid, Beautiful house next to the Metro of Conde de Casal, Central penthouse, Spacious and Stylish Flat, The fruits of Betania, Retreat V, BNBHolder Calm Duplex RETIRO FREE PARKING, Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment near Retiro, Apartament TO FAMILIAr IN the retreat, CENTRAL INDUSTRIAL-CHIC HOUSE NEXT TO RETIRO PARK, Retiro Vii, Precious Apartment ATOCHA-RETIRO, Charming Retiro Chic, Retiro VII, El Retiro de Lope de Rueda, PAPER HOUSE, Stunning 2 Bedroom Apartment near Adelfas, Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment Near Retiro Close to Metro, Retiro V, Charming Retiro Exclusive, Retiro VIII, MIT House Atocha II en Madrid
- Low budget: Wonderful Loft next to the Retiro, Cozy apartment WIFI El Retiro Park, Spacious apartment located 10 minutes from Retiro, Cozy apartment near the Retiro., Cozy and quiet apartment near the Retiro, Silencioso estudio in MAD, Cozy Room/Balcony with nice views in Atocha*Retiro, B- Cozy and quiet studio Atocha&Retiro, Great apartment 15 minutes away from Retiro, A1-Cocqueto studio about Atocha&Retiro, A&Z JUAN DE MENA, HOMEABOUT RETIRO Apartment II
- Hotels: NH Madrid Sur, Mandarin Oriental, Ritz Madrid, Claridge Madrid, Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII, Hotel Palacio del Retiro
Retiro, the living history of Madrid. – What to know before visiting.
Located within the historic district of Madrid, Retiro, with its six neighborhoods, is one of the city’s most visited areas and a great starting point to discover one of the greatest capital cities in Spain and Europe. This historical district was home to the former Palace of El Buen Retiro, owned by the Spanish nobility during the XVIII century. Later was occupied and used as a fortress and barracks by Napoleon’s army during the Independence War of Spain between 1808 and 1814. After the victory of the Spanish army, the palace ended up damaged. Several parts of it were demolished, but some of the gardens remained, and later the state bought it and transformed it into a public area for all the people to use and enjoy.
Now El Retiro Park is one of Europe’s most famous and beautiful parks. Its walkable areas and landscapes made this park one of the lungs of Madrid, a place for enjoyment and culture in this capital city. Here you will find the Velázquez Palace, a contemporary art museum in a neoclassical building from the XIX century, and the famous Palacio de Cristal, a structure made of glass and iron in the late XIX century now used for temporary exhibitions part of the National Museum and Art Center Reina Sofía.
You can enjoy this historical architecture by visiting the Hall of Realms, part of the Museo Nacional del Prado and close to other landmarks of the districts such as the Royal Botanical Garden, the City Hall of Madrid in Plaza Cibeles, and the triumphal arch of Puerta de Alcalá in the outskirts of the district. Enjoy the culture of the Retiro district by visiting the National Museum of Anthropology or discovering the Royal Observatory of Madrid.
Luxury accommodation in Retiro.
The district of Retiro is one of the most exclusive areas in the city of Madrid. Here you can travel back in time and enjoy its former neoclassical architecture and urban gardens by looking for accommodation close to Felipe IV Gate in Calle de Alfonso XII. Here you will have El Retiro Park and many of the city’s most famous landmarks within short walking distance from your stay.
Stay close to Parterre Garden in El Retiro Park with its beautiful areas and cultural spaces. Walk through Paseo de las Estatuas and see the park’s open-air sculptures. Visit the National Museum of Decorative Arts in Calle de Montalbán and the world-famous Museo Nacional del Prado in Paseo del Prado. Discover works of art by famous Spanish artists and visit monuments outside the museum, such as Francisco de Goya and Diego Velázquez. The accommodation in this area allows you to move around the city quickly and visit other landmarks close to the district, like CaixaForum in Paseo del Prado and Monumento a Los Caídos por España in Plaza de la Lealtad.
Enjoy the best offer of restaurants and bars around your stay in this area. Visit The Spanish Farm in Calle de Espalter to enjoy modern and traditional farm-to-table Spanish dishes. Enjoy bistro food, wine, and fabulous desserts at Murillo Café in Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, or have a luxury cocktail in one of the most exclusive cocktail bars at Pictura in Plaza de la Lealtad.
We recommend you look for accommodation in the areas close to Felipe IV Gate in Calle de Alfonso XII to experience this side of Madrid.
A family stays in the heart of Madrid.
Madrid is an excellent destination for the whole family to discover. Enjoy the most of your stay by looking for accommodation in the areas close to Ibiza Subway Station and Calle del Alcalde Sainz de Baranda in the Ibiza neighborhood. This area offers plenty of great amenities to start your family adventures in Madrid.
- Take advantage of the neighborhood amenities by discovering the several walkable spaces in El Retiro Park, such as Casita del Pescador in Paseo de Fernán Núñez, a little 1817 romantic architecture fishing house for the nobility surrounded by a lake, close to playgrounds and the O’Donnell Gate. You can have a relaxing day at the Monument to Alfonso XII in front of the Great Pond of El Retiro.
- Ibiza neighborhood has several options for groceries, like Dia Supermarket in Calle de Ibiza at a short walking distance from your accommodation and La Plaza de Dia in Calle de Narváez at 550m away from your stay.
- Calle del Alcalde Sainz de Baranda has several convenience pharmacies, such as Farmacia Trébol Retiro and Farmacia Millan Chamizo. In the area, there are two hospitals at a short distance from your stay, the Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital at Calle del Dr. Esquerdo and Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús at Avenida Menéndez Pelayo.
- Have a taste of the family restaurants in the area. Visit El Fogón de Varoja at Calle de Narváez to try its varied meat menu, or enjoy Sazón-are in Calle de Menorca and taste local tapas in a laid-back environment.
- The area is well connected to the city’s major attractions, so from here, you can discover Madrid and move quickly all around by using the Ibiza Subway Station.
We recommend you stay in the areas close to Ibiza Subway Station and Calle del Alcalde Sainz de Baranda in the Ibiza neighborhood.
Cheap stays in Retiro.
Retiro is a great spot for tourism and to start to discover Madrid. For affordable accommodation in this district, we recommend the areas close to Menéndez Pelayo Subway Station in the Pacífico neighborhood. Here you can find fair prices for accommodation in the center of Madrid and take advantage of the location of the area, the great food options at low prices, and the transportation system of the city close to your accommodation.
These are our recommendations on where to stay in Retiro:
