Top Rated Accommodations in Madrid

Set 5 minutes’ walk from Puerta del Sol, Hostal Alfaro is set in the heart of Madrid. Offering free Wi-Fi, the air-conditioned guest house is a 10-minute walk from the Prado Museum. Each room with classic décor features a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with a bathtub. Towels and bed linen are included. There is a luggage storage available for guests. The property is located in a building with a lift. Hostal Alfaro is 10 minutes’ walk from a wide range of shops, lively bars and Spanish restaurants serving typical tapas. Retiro Park and Atocha Train Station are within the same distance. Madrid Airport is 15 minutes’ drive from the property.

Set in a restored palace, URSO Hotel & Spa is 5 minutes’ walk from Alonso Martínez Metro Station. It offers elegant rooms, free WiFi, a spa and gym. Decorated with stylish, designer details, the rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Each one has a private bathroom equipped with a bath and shower, as well as slippers, bathrobes, toiletries and a hairdryer. The hotel spa includes a water area, hamman, massage service and a gym. The on-site restaurant Media Ración offers local cuisine and tapas. Many dining options are also available in the surrounding streets. Serrano, a popular shopping area, is just 15 minutes’ walk from the URSO Hotel & Spa. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide tourist information and a ticket service. Madrid’s Puerta del Sol and the Retiro Park can be reached in under 20 minutes on foot. Private parking is available at the property for an extra cost.

The rich and famous have always been attracted to this elegant and exclusive hotel. The large and luxuriously furnished bedrooms are comfortably decorated. There are even extra-luxurious suites for the most demanding clients. Join the jet set for drinks or dinner in the bar, restaurant, or glass-domed rotunda. The building itself is an example of classical French design that opened as a hotel in 1912, located in between the Prado Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.

This is one of the capital's most sophisticated and luxurious five-star hotels. Despite the modern façade, the interior is decorated in the style associated with Carlos IV's reign. The bedrooms have been designed to provide lots of light, warmth, and comfort, as well as modern conveniences. The furniture is of the highest quality and works of art adorn the walls and public spaces. It is located in the shopping center, on Calle Serrano, close to El Corte Inglés department store. The hotel restaurant, Le Divellec, offers superb seafood; there is also a trendy piano bar with live music. Scheduled to reopen in October 2008.

This elegant hotel makes for a serene retreat in the heart of Madrid. The large, comfortable bedrooms feature modern facilities and offer spectacular views of the Paseo de la Castellana and the hotel gardens. Located close to Calle Serrano, the street known for its luxury boutiques, Intercontinental Madrid is ideal for family getaways and business trips alike. Relax in your suite as you take in the mesmerizing views, indulge in a soothing spa treatment, work out at the fitness studio, or host an event and impress your guests. For dining, you can try authentic Spanish delicacies at El Jardin Del Intercontinental, enjoy a leisurely Sunday brunch in the lobby, or taste delicious cocktails at Bar 49.