IFEMA, where some of the most important events in Madrid take place
IFEMA MADRID is the main venue and operator for the congress and trade fair industries in Spain and one of the most important ones in all of Europe. Here, major events are held for all sorts of sectors, including fashion, tourism, entertainment, education, gastronomy, and more.
If you are travelling to Madrid to attend one of these events, we have the perfect hotels near IFEMA Madrid, which allow you to conveniently reach the trade fair center while enjoying a comfortable accommodation.
How can I get to IFEMA Madrid?
IFEMA is located in the Barajas district of Madrid, very close to the Madrid-Barajas Airport, the city’s main international airport. The nearest Metro station is Feria de Madrid, which connects directly to the airport and to the Nuevos Ministerios Cercanías RENFE train station. You can also get to IFEMA Madrid by bus on lines 73, 112, 122 or 828.
Getting to IFEMA by car is also convenient, as it is connected to the main access roads in Madrid (M-11, M-40 and A-2) and features parking facilities, including charging stations for electric vehicles. The site also has three dedicated taxi stops.
What are some of the best hotels near IFEMA Madrid?
NH Madrid Barajas Airport
Located very close to both the Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) and to IFEMA, the NH Madrid Barajas Airport hotel is ideally located for travelers flying into the city to attend an event at IFEMA. The hotel boasts of a peaceful location near a gorgeous 18th-century park, just a seven-minute drive away from IFEMA (the M-40 road offers the most direct route) and near a metro line offering direct access to downtown Madrid. Guests can also reach IFEMA from the hotel using public transport in around half an hour thanks to the 112 bus line. NH Madrid Barajas Airport also features the Barajas restaurant, which serves local dishes, a gym and an outdoor pool and wellness area.
NH Madrid Las Tablas
The NH Madrid Las Tablas is in a stunning building displaying modern architecture and is also just a seven-minute drive from IFEMA Madrid on the M-11 road. Guests can also reach IFEMA from the hotel on public transport in around 30 minutes using a combination of the city’s bus and metro lines. Located in Madrid’s business area, the hotel is also near the popular El Corte Inglés department store, the BBVA Financial City. Just 300 meters away from the Las Tablas metro station, it is also well-connected to the city’s top tourist attractions. This four-star hotel near IFEMA Madrid also offers fantastic amenities, including wonderful outdoor terraces where guests can have traditional Spanish dishes from the hotel restaurant.
NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding
Our stylish NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding hotel is located in the city’s financial district, just minutes from the Paseo de la Castellana avenue and just a 10-minute drive away from IFEMA on the M-11 road. You can also get to the venue from the hotel in around half an hour by taking line 8 of the metro on Colombia station to the Feria de Madrid station. Beyond its extremely convenient location, the hotel is also home to DiverXO—the only restaurant in Madrid with three Michelin stars—32 modern function rooms (ideal for state-of-the-art meetings and events), and to the METROPOLITAN® Fitness Center & Spa. Whether you are travelling to explore Madrid’s top attractions, need a hotel with first-class meeting rooms or are looking to attend a conference at IFEMA, the NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding will not let you down.
NH Madrid Ventas
The NH Madrid Ventas hotel is located in a quiet residential street, but it is also just a 12-minute drive from IFEMA Madrid on the A-2 highway and a 10-minute metro ride from the city center. Discover all the main points of interest in Madrid, attend an exciting conference at IFEMA and then retreat to the hotel for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Among the hotel’s facilities you will find the El Jardín de Ventas, where you can enjoy drinks and snacks in a beautiful al fresco setting, an outdoor swimming pool, and a complementary gym.
What kinds of events are hosted at IFEMA Madrid?
As Madrid’s preeminent event organizer and operator, IFEMA Madrid serves as host to many wide-ranging conferences, congresses and fairs with an international scope. More than 4 million people visit it on a yearly basis. Fashion, gastronomy, finance, tourism, education, health: virtually all industries and sectors enjoy representation at IFEMA.
What can I do at and around IFEMA Madrid?
Beyond the conferences and events that it hosts, IFEMA Madrid also has an exciting and varied gastronomic offer. There are many restaurants at the venue, including recognizable international chains, which means you do not have to travel far to enjoy great food when visiting IFEMA.
IFEMA also serves as a business center, featuring a modern working area with first-class facilities. Here travelers can conveniently work during their visit as well as attend meetings while enjoying catering, television and internet access, and other services.
There are also several attractions and points of interest in the vicinity of IFEMA. The Juan Carlos I park, a huge park with facilities for many different activities, is just a 5-minute walk away. It is home to a large olive grove, sculptures, and an auditorium. You will also be able to practice sports when you visit, thanks to its large skating rink, cycleway and its golf course. The park’s lake and river also provide an opportunity for water sports like canoeing and fishing.
If you are looking to do some shopping during your time in Madrid, there is a large El Corte Inglés department store, a widely famous chain, just a 15-minute walk from IFEMA. There are also several excellent restaurants in the area. We recommend La Canica, which offers sophisticated and innovative dishes firmly based on Spanish tradition.
Stay with NH Hotels near IFEMA Madrid and you’ll be guaranteed a comfortable and relaxing stay while you visit one of the top trade fair venues in all of Europe. Don’t let the next event in your industry pass you by!
