Christmas markets in Madrid
Visiting the Christmas markets in Madrid is an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the Christmas spirit that the capital is brimming with at this time of the year. When you visit our 5-star hotel in Madrid, do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the many Christmas markets that you can find in the city.
And, of course, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to enjoy the Gran Hotel Inglés charity Christmas market that we will be holding from 9 to 12 December on the main floor and in the basement of our hotel.
From Gran Hotel Inglés we welcome you to the most magical time of the year by suggesting six Christmas markets in Madrid that you will fall in love with.
Plaza Mayor Christmas Market
The Plaza Mayor Christmas Market is one of the most famous in the capital, held in such a privileged location as our beloved Plaza Mayor, just a ten minute walk from Gran Hotel Inglés.
In the 140 stalls of this market you can find all kinds of ornaments, figurines and other Christmas decorations ideal for a nice souvenir to use every year, but you can also buy fun gag items such as wacky hats, colourful wigs or wig wipers to add a festive touch to your Christmas celebrations.
When: From 27 November to 31 December.
Where: Plaza Mayor of Madrid
Plaza de Juan Goytisolo Flea Market
The Plaza de Juan Goytisolo Street Market is held in the square of the Reina Sofía Museum and in the side area of the museum, on the pavement that runs from the Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V to the Ronda de Atocha.
In addition to the stalls where you can do your Christmas shopping, this Christmas market has an ice rink that adds a charming touch to create a unique Christmas atmosphere.
When: From 4 December to 6 January.
WherePlaza de Juan Goytisolo.
Gran Hotel Inglés Christmas Market
At Gran Hotel Inglés we welcome Christmas with our own charity market where you can find different brands of decoration, fashion, beauty and crafts; an initiative with a charitable nature, as 7% of all sales will be donated to Cáritas.
For the organisation of our charity market we have had the special collaboration of the team of Arquitectura del Orden, whose renovated household items will occupy all the rooms on floor -1 of our hotel.
The rest of the participating brands will be set up in the lobby, offering all kinds of proposals ideal for gift-giving at this time of year. Among them we can highlight proposals such as Honèstica, an online platform for honest, ethical and sustainable products made in Spain; Moisés Nieto, presenting a representation of handcrafted accessories, or Bassols, a family business that offers home and hospitality garments with the mission to improve people's wellbeing.
We invite you to discover all the proposals of our Christmas market when you visit our 5-star hotel or Casa Lobo, our restaurant of traditional contemporary cuisine.
WhenFrom 9 to 12 December.
WhereGran Hotel Inglés, Calle Echegaray, 8. Madrid.
Plaza de Isabel II flea market
The Mercadillo de Plaza de Isabel II is one of Madrid's favourite Christmas markets for those with a sweet tooth. Very close to the Plaza del Sol, in the Plaza Ópera and opposite the Teatro Real, you can find this small fair where Christmas sweets are the stars of the show.
At the Plaza de Isabel II flea market you can not only buy the typical Christmas sweets of the city, but you will also find options from different corners of the world, such as Arab sweets.
When: From 30 November to 8 January.
Where: Plaza de Isabel II
Craft Market of the Community of Madrid
The Paseo de Recoletos, the stretch between Colón and Cibeles, is the venue for the Mercado de Artesanía de la Comunidad de Madrid, an event that brings together more than 170 artisans from all over Spain.
At this Christmas market you can find unique gifts to surprise your loved ones with, ranging from jewellery, toys, costume jewellery and hats to ceramics, leather goods, pottery and textiles.
When: From 1 to 31 December
WherePaseo de Recoletos s/n.
Rio Christmas Market
The Madrid Río Christmas Market is located behind the Casa del Reloj and next to Matadero, Madrid's old slaughterhouse converted into a cultural centre. It has around twenty stalls, a large 10-metre Christmas tree and a carousel for the little ones.
At this market, as well as enjoying a warm Christmas atmosphere, you can find decorative products, food and handicrafts.
When: From 1 December to 7 January.
WherePaseo de la Chopera, 10.
