What to do in Madrid at the weekend?
Madrid is an open-minded city where culture and entertainment share a thriving space. Thanks to its modern, cosmopolitan feel and the friendly, passionate character of the people of Madrid, the Spanish capital makes everyone feel at home.
More than eighty museums and over two thousand monuments, both historical and artistic, contribute to the richness of the city, a cultural heritage without which it would be impossible to understand European and world history.
What to see in Madrid?
Don't know what to do in Madrid for a weekend? This cultural city offers visitors an incomparable tour: The Art Walk, which includes the Prado Museum, one of the most prestigious art museums in the world, along with Velázquez's Las Meninas and The 3rd of May 1808 in Madrid. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, where works by Dalí, Miró and Juan Gris hang alongside Picasso's Guernica in a fascinating survey of Spanish art history. This museum aims to promote contemporary art with its collection, public library and extensive programme of shows, lectures, performances, screenings and concerts. The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and, more recently, CaixaForum, is a unique journey through painting, sculpture, architecture and nature.
What to do in Madrid at the weekend?
If you decide to spend a weekend in Madrid, you cannot miss a visit to the Retiro Park, which is part of the city's historical and botanical heritage inherited from past centuries.
Madrid's most traditional items can be bought, sold and enjoyed at the flea market, where you can find all kinds of curiosities. On this tour it is essential to take a stroll around the Plaza Mayor, which is located in the heart of Madrid and the old part of the city, one of its most charming neighbourhoods.
Madrid is known to be one of the most lively, entertaining and vibrant cities in the world during the day, but even more so at night. The Spanish capital not only offers art, shopping, nightlife and excellent gastronomy, but it also offers visitors and locals every leisure option imaginable.
The Plaza Mayor, the epicentre of the Austrian Quarter
The Plaza Mayor is the heart of the Austrian Quarter. The historic area is home to some of Madrid's most important buildings, built during the reign of the Habsburgs. Among the highlights of this neighbourhood is the Plaza de la Villa where monuments such as the Casa de la Villa the seat of the old Town Hall, or the Cisneros House Renaissance style.
Nearby is the Almudena Cathedral located in front of the Royal Palace, and the well-known Puerta del Sol, a popular meeting place and the kilometre zero of Spain's radial roads.
Where to stay in Madrid?
We recommend you to visit Gran Hotel Inglés, an excellent option if you are looking for 5 star hotels in Madrid.
Set in a 19th century building located in the Las Letras district in the heart of Madrid, 0.8 km from Plaza Mayor and 1 km from the Prado Museum.
5 star hotels in Madrid
The 48 rooms of one of the oldest hotels in Madrid combine the urban sophistication of the city with the glamour of the 1920s. They have air conditioning, flat screen TV, free wifi, coffee machine and minibar, and it also has a full spa where you can relax with massages and various treatments.
We are waiting for you at Gran Hotel Inglés to make your stay in Madrid a complete and pleasant one!
