The Basics

This section helps with trip planning, but the local tourist office website is also helpful. Once you're in town you can call in at their network of tourist offices and smaller booths scattered across the city. All provide a wealth of useful information on exhibitions, sights, tickets, tours, opening hours and local events.

The Basics

  • Hotel room with a bed, white linens, pillows, a bedside table with a silver desk lamp, and a window with beige curtains letting in natural light.

    Accommodation

    Madrid has a great range of accommodation for all pockets in the city centre. Click to find out more.

    Accommodation
  • Hand holding various euro banknotes in front of a desk with financial charts, a calculator, and more euro banknotes.

    Costs & Money

    Look here to help you work out your budget for your stay in Madrid.

    Costs & money
  • City street with trees, building facades, parked cars, a central flower bed with shrubs, and a flowering tree in the foreground on a sunny day.

    When to visit

    Find out more about what’s going on year round in the Spanish capital

    Seasons, festivals & events
  • Night view of Madrid metro sign at Calle Callao with illuminated historic buildings and street lamps in the background.

    Getting Around

    Madrid is an easy city to get around with a modern transport network. Look in this section to find out more.

    Getting Around