Madrid hotels directory

How this directory works

Rather than a generic "top 10 hotels" list, we're building this out by area and by type — business hotels near the airport and Feria de Madrid, boutique stays in Malasaña, grand classics near the Prado, family-friendly options near Retiro. Each entry covers what the hotel is actually good for, not just star ratings.

Named hotel profiles so far

• Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid — the 1910 Belle Époque original, beside the Prado.
• The Palace, Madrid — formerly the Westin Palace, 1912, famous for its restored stained-glass dome.
• Four Seasons Madrid — seven historic buildings merged into one hotel near Puerta del Sol.
• Gran Hotel Inglés — Madrid's oldest hotel (1886), now a 48-room Art Deco five-star.
• Petit Palace Posada del Peine — Spain's oldest registered hotel (1610), beside Plaza Mayor.
• Room Mate Óscar — a design boutique hotel with a rooftop pool in Chueca.
• Hotel Riu Plaza España — 585 rooms inside the landmark Edificio España skyscraper.
• NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding — a 412-room convention hotel minutes from the Bernabéu.
• Hard Rock Hotel Madrid — 161 music-themed rooms near the Reina Sofía.
• NYX Hotel Madrid — 180 art-gallery-themed rooms near the Bernabéu.

By category

• Luxury & landmark hotels — the Ritz-style classics and design-led five-stars.
• Budget stays & hostels — well-located options that don't assume an unlimited budget.
• Airport-area hotels — covered inside our Barajas guide, for early flights and layovers.

How to choose in the meantime

Start with area, not brand — see our best areas to stay guide — then filter by budget. Madrid's hotel stock is dense enough that a good option exists in almost every area at almost every price point; the area decision matters more than the specific hotel name.