Madrid is a perfect city to visit at any time of year. The Spanish capital offers practically every activity that you could imagine from visiting some of the world’s top museums to strolling along some of Europe’s most important streets and fine dining at some incredible restaurants.
Our NH Hotels in Madrid offer the most convenient locations for your stay, being easy to reach from the airport or from the city’s train stations.
Why stay with NH Hotel Group in Madrid?
NH Hotel Group has a wide range of options in Madrid, allowing you to choose whichever hotel suits your tourism or business needs. We have hotels located in Madrid’s historical center as well as in major shopping and business areas such as Nuevos Ministerios and the Paseo de la Castellana thoroughfare.
When you stay at the NH Collection Madrid Palacio de Tepa, you’ll be just a few steps away from interesting cultural sites such as the Golden Arts Triangle, formed by the Museo del Prado, Museo Thyssen Bornemisza, and the Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, which is an ideal location to enjoy a wonderful view of the city. There’s also the Puerta del Sol and the bustling Gran Vía with its theaters, stores, and leisure outlets.
If you’re visiting Madrid and are passionate about soccer, the NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding is an excellent accommodation option near the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium as is the NH Madrid Paseo de La Habana.
If you are interested in sport and nature, you can stay at the NH Madrid Ribera de Manzanares hotel, located right next to Madrid Río urban park and the Manzanares River.
If you are a business traveler, the NH Madrid Ventas is the best option for you. NH Madrid Las Tablas, on the other hand, is very convenient for attending fairs or conferences at the IFEMA (home to FITUR, the international tourism fair), as are any of our other 4-star options in Madrid. Our hotels in the city all offer great access to public transport such as Madrid’s many Metro stations, the Atocha Station, and the AVE (next to NH Madrid Nacional and NH Madrid Atocha).
In addition, our NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía hotel is available if you are looking for an option in the heart of the city. On the other hand, if you want to stay at an unbeatable location to visit the Puerta del Sol or the Thyssen Museum, the NH Collection Madrid Suecia is perfect for you.
For international travelers, NH Madrid Barajas Airport is one of the best hotels in Madrid located near the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport which is a gateway to some of the main destinations worldwide. All our accommodations have the most important services, air conditioning, and free WiFi access.
How's the weather in Madrid?
Madrid is a lovely destination to visit at any time of the year. While the city does experiences hot and dry summers and cold winters, the temperatures don’t generally reach uncomfortable extremes.
The hottest months of the year in Madrid are typically July and August, with average daily high temperatures of 32ºC and 31º, respectively, and hardly any rain. December and January, meanwhile, are the city’s coldest months, with average daily high temperatures of 10ºC.
What to see in Madrid?
The Plaza Mayor, Madrid’s main square, is one of the city’s must-visit spots. Dating back to the 15th century, it has long served as one of the most important meeting points in Spain and displays its rich history in its gorgeous statues and buildings. These days, Plaza Mayor remains a beautiful square and a great place to go for a stroll and stop at one of the many bars that surround it.
The lovely Retiro Park is one of the largest parks in Madrid and a great place to go for a simple walk or picnic or to take part in one of the many leisure activities that it offers (such as boat rowing in its lake). Retiro Park is filled with beautiful gardens, statues, monuments, and venues for cultural events.
Gran Vía, Madrid’s most famous street, hosts an abundance of shops, restaurants, and bars and showcases many stunning buildings in a range of different architectural styles. Whether you’re looking to shop, dine, or to just take in the excitement of one of Madrid’s busiest streets, the Gran Vía is the place to be.
The Golden Triangle of Art is not to be missed by any art lovers visiting Madrid. It refers to the area in the Madrid city center where three of the world’s best art museums, the Prado Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, are located in close proximity.
The Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the city’s most notable historical and architectural landmarks. At 135,000 square meters, it’s one of the largest palaces in Europe. It displays a stunning baroque architectural style and it’s open to the public, which means you can check out its antique paintings and furniture.
If you’re a soccer fan, you’re going to want to visit the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid, one of the most successful clubs in European football. Whether you attend a Real game or take one of the guided tours, visiting the spectacular stadium is an unforgettable experience for any sports fan.
The Puerta del Sol, one of Madrid’s most famous and busiest public squares, is full of iconic landmarks. The Casa de Correos, which has the clock that famously marks the beginning of each new year on televised broadcasts, and The Bear and the Strawberry Tree statue, which has long been a symbol of Madrid, can both be found here.
What to eat in Madrid?
Madrid is well-known for having an incredibly diverse gastronomy as well as some of the most celebrated restaurants in the world. However, we can highlight a few dishes that are particularly representative of Madrid and can be found almost anywhere in the city.
The bocadillo de calamares, for example, is the city’s most representative sandwich. In its most basic form, it consists of fresh, crusty bread filled with battered fried rings of squid. What’s not to love?
If you’re visiting during one of the colder times of the year, you must try the cocido madrileño. This hearty traditional Spanish stew features chickpeas, vegetables, chorizo, and morcilla (blood sausage) among other ingredients. Croquetas, the traditional Spanish croquettes, and churros with hot chocolate, are also readily available in Madrid.
The city’s amazing culinary culture also extends to our hotels in Madrid. NH Hotel Group is privileged to have the restaurant Paco Roncero, which holds two Michelin stars, in the Casino de Madrid, close to the NH Collection Madrid Suecia and the NH Collection Madrid Paseo del Prado, as well as the innovative, creative, and award-winning cuisine of David Muñoz in DiverXO at the NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding.
How to get to Madrid?
Thanks to the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is connected to most major international destinations. Public transport options—including the metro, the bus network and the local Cercanías train—all put the Madrid city center at easy reach from the airport. The Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport can also be reached by car through several different routes, and it has over 10,000 parking spaces.
You can also get to Madrid by train if you’re travelling from within Spain or from Portugal or France. The two main train stations in the city are Atocha and Chamartín. You can also arrive in Madrid by coach, with several different companies offering service from many European countries.
How to get around Madrid?
Madrid boasts of a vast and convenient public transport system and with the region’s Tourist Travel Pass you’ll have access to all the available public transport options. These include the Metro (the most practical and efficient way of getting around in the city of Madrid), the bus lines (which let you take in views of the city as you move around), and the Cercanías trains (ideal for taking daytrips to the outskirts of the city).
You can also drive during your stay in Madrid. Several car rental agencies are available as are parking options like public parking and private parking garages. Remember that you must display your car’s environmental disc when driving in Madrid. Check before your trip if your car belongs to the eligible categories for being used in Madrid.
Madrid is also a beautiful city and very suitable for walking and cycling, particularly during periods of mild weather. There are several places where you can rent a bike and you can even join a guided cycling tour of the city.
NH Hotel Group offers you hotels in Madrid at the best prices, in the best locations, close to the city center. Reserve your room at one of our hotels now and enjoy all the best attractions the Spanish capital has to offer. What are you waiting for?
