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Best Hotels in Madrid (2026)

Where you stay in Madrid shapes your trip, and the good news is that most central areas are within walking distance of the main sights. Sol and the Madrid de los Austrias, around the Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace, are the most convenient for first-time visitors; Hotel Liabeny near Callao and The Hat Madrid, a design-led hostel a minute from the Plaza Mayor, put you in the middle of it all. The Barrio de las Letras, between Sol and the Paseo del Prado, suits museum lovers and anyone who enjoys tapas in the evening, with options from Hostal Persal on the Plaza del Ángel to the five-star Hotel Urban and its rooftop pool.

For grand luxury, the Mandarin Oriental Ritz faces the Prado, and the Four Seasons occupies seven restored historic buildings between Sol and the Barrio de las Letras. The Rosewood Villa Magna on the Paseo de la Castellana offers a quieter, more residential feel near the shops of the Salamanca district. Chueca, with Room Mate Óscar and its rooftop terrace, is lively and well placed for nightlife. Book early for spring, autumn and major events, and if you are a light sleeper, ask for a room away from the street, as central Madrid is busy late into the night.

8 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in Madrid

  1. Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid Historic luxury hotel, Paseo del Prado (Retiro)Madrid's grand Belle Époque hotel, opened in 1910 at the request of King Alfonso XIII and reopened in 2021 as the Mandarin Oriental Ritz after a full restoration.
  2. Four Seasons Hotel Madrid Luxury hotel, Sol (Centro Canalejas)A 200-room luxury hotel opened in 2020 in seven restored historic buildings at Centro Canalejas, between Puerta del Sol and the Barrio de las Letras.
  3. Rosewood Villa Magna Luxury hotel, Salamanca (Castellana)A landmark luxury hotel on the Paseo de la Castellana since 1972, relaunched by Rosewood with 154 rooms and suites, a spa and four places to eat and drink.

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4. Hotel Urban

Design hotel$$$$Barrio de las Letras

A 96-room design hotel near the Congress of Deputies with a glass atrium, a collection of tribal and ancient art, a rooftop pool and the Michelin-starred CEBO.

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5. Hotel Liabeny

Mid-range city hotel$$Sol (Callao)

A four-star hotel on a quiet street between Puerta del Sol and Gran Vía, with a restaurant serving Mediterranean and traditional cooking.

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7. Hostal Persal

Budget hostal$Barrio de las Letras (Santa Ana)

A good-value hostal with 80 rooms on the Plaza del Ángel, about 100 metres from Puerta del Sol, with private bathrooms and buffet breakfast.

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8. The Hat Madrid

Boutique hostel$Sol (Plaza Mayor)

A design-led hostel a minute from the Plaza Mayor, with dormitories, private doubles and apartments, and a rooftop terrace bar with city views.

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