Things to Do in Madrid
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Madrid, Spain — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Prado Museum
Free entry Mon–Sat 6–8pm and Sun 5–7pm. Velázquez's Las Meninas and Goya's Black Paintings are the highlights.
Retiro Park
Madrid's answer to Central Park. Hire a rowboat on El Estanque lake for €6/hr. Buskers and street performers on weekends.
Mercado de San Miguel
1916 iron market near Plaza Mayor — premium tapas stalls, jamón ibérico, and vermouth. Open from 10am.
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Things to do in Madrid
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Bocadillo de calamares (squid ring baguette) from Bar La Campana near Plaza Mayor — Madrid's iconic street sandwich, €3.50.
Local tip
Madrid's Metro Line 8 (pink) runs directly from the airport to the city centre with a €3 airport supplement added to the fare. Buy a Monedero card to avoid the supplement.
Where to stay
Hotels across Madrid — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.