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Madrid TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Discover the soul of Spain in Madrid, its tapas-loving, flamenco-dancing, culture-rich capital with its hopping, non-stop nightlife.

Why Go

 For the cultural highlights on display in its vast number of museums, as well as its unique architecture, shopping, and nightlife.

Madrid Travel Deals

Madrid Hotels

Regardless of budget, travelers stay in style in Madrid where hoteliers care as much about cutting-edge design as they do about service. With the euro on the rise, rates are expensive by American standards across the board, though it is possible to score a room for less than $200 per night.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

AC Santo Mauro
Occupying a palatial former pied-à-terre of Marquis of Santo Mauro, this French-inspired hideaway houses 51 sleek... smart splurge | expensive

Casa de Madrid
The 7 individually decorated rooms (themed from Zen to Kenya) at this plush, intimate property are furnished with eclectic... expensive

The Ritz
A-list celebs and visiting dignitaries have slept at this legendary property since its grand opening in 1910. Even almost a... expensive

Urban Hotel
In addition to its smart rooms, the glam glass bar, and the rooftop terrace with a pool, this cool boutique also houses a... smart splurge | expensive

Hotel Abalu
Occupying the first floor of an apartment building near Plaza de España, the 10 units here may be small in size but,...

Hotel Mora
The friendly vibe, comfortable rooms, and excellent location – right across from the city’s three bigwig museums... family

Hotel Alicia
The en-suite, shower-only bathrooms may be tiny, but the 34 nicely decked out rooms at this stylish designer spot have a... moderate | design

Hotel Galiano
Away from the noise of the city center in posh Salamanca and great for a good night’s sleep, the rooms inside this... great value

Hotel Preciados
A stone’s throw from central Puerta del Sol, the modern rooms in this well-maintained historic building are packed with... family | great value

AC Santo Mauro
Occupying a palatial former pied-à-terre of Marquis of Santo Mauro, this French-inspired hideaway houses 51 sleek... smart splurge | expensive

Casa de Madrid
The 7 individually decorated rooms (themed from Zen to Kenya) at this plush, intimate property are furnished with eclectic... expensive

The Ritz
A-list celebs and visiting dignitaries have slept at this legendary property since its grand opening in 1910. Even almost a... expensive

Urban Hotel
In addition to its smart rooms, the glam glass bar, and the rooftop terrace with a pool, this cool boutique also houses a... smart splurge | expensive

Hotel Abalu
Occupying the first floor of an apartment building near Plaza de España, the 10 units here may be small in size but,...

Hotel Mora
The friendly vibe, comfortable rooms, and excellent location – right across from the city’s three bigwig museums... family

Hotel Alicia
The en-suite, shower-only bathrooms may be tiny, but the 34 nicely decked out rooms at this stylish designer spot have a... design | trendy

Hotel Galiano
Away from the noise of the city center in posh Salamanca and great for a good night’s sleep, the rooms inside this... great value

Hotel Preciados
A stone’s throw from central Puerta del Sol, the modern rooms in this well-maintained historic building are packed with... family | great value

Hotel Alicia
The en-suite, shower-only bathrooms may be tiny, but the 34 nicely decked out rooms at this stylish designer spot have a... moderate | design

Madrid Restaurants

Madrid’s culinary scene is on the verge of taking off, and top-tier restaurants like La Terraza showcase the latest in Spanish gastronomic achievements. Still, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as two longtime local favorites: roast suckling pig and rabo de toro (bull’s tail). Tapas are, obviously, a main attraction as well. Most restaurants don’t start serving dinner until at least 9pm.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Botín
This historic spot from 1725 has two claims to fame: first, The Guinness Book of Records lists it as the world’s oldest... wine

El Chaflán
It’s worth catching a cab out of the center to this award-winning restaurant where Mediterranean-inspired fare is... smart splurge | wine

La Terraza
Sample some of Madrid’s lauded culinary concoctions at this Michelin-rated spot inside grand Casino de Madrid; its menu... smart splurge | wine

La Casa del Abuelo
Grab a spot by the bar and savor the superb tapas at this tiny restaurant that dishes out superb shrimp either a la plancha... tapas

La Musa Latina
Imaginative tapas-inspired creations and trendy decor have made both branches of this eatery immensely popular. small plates

Viuda de Vacas
Gather up the courage to try rabo de toro (bull’s tail), the house specialty at this cozy tavern that specializes in... great value

Botín
This historic spot from 1725 has two claims to fame: first, The Guinness Book of Records lists it as the world’s oldest... wine

El Chaflán
It’s worth catching a cab out of the center to this award-winning restaurant where Mediterranean-inspired fare is... smart splurge | wine

La Terraza
Sample some of Madrid’s lauded culinary concoctions at this Michelin-rated spot inside grand Casino de Madrid; its menu... smart splurge | wine

La Casa del Abuelo
Grab a spot by the bar and savor the superb tapas at this tiny restaurant that dishes out superb shrimp either a la plancha... tapas

La Musa Latina
Imaginative tapas-inspired creations and trendy decor have made both branches of this eatery immensely popular. small plates

Viuda de Vacas
Gather up the courage to try rabo de toro (bull’s tail), the house specialty at this cozy tavern that specializes in... great value

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