Hotels Found Near WiZink Center in Madrid, Spain
WiZink Center: One of the world’s most important sporting and concert arenas
The building for Madrid’s popular WiZink Center (also known as Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid) has been around since the year 1960 and, since then, it has been a major player in the country when it comes to hosting events. To this day, it remains one of Europe’s most important venues, being the home of the Real Madrid basketball team and hosting concerts for some of the biggest musical superstars in the world.
WiZink Center consistently ranks among the world’s top arenas. With such a wide range of major events taking place there year after year—from numerous international sporting events to all sorts of entertainment shows—it offers something for all tastes. If you are visiting Madrid to attend one of these events, have a look at our hotels near WiZink Center, with ideal locations for this purpose and the fantastic amenities and personalized attention that the NH brand is known for offering.
What is the best way of gettng to WiZink Center?
If you are staying in Madrid, getting to WiZink Center will be a breeze. The venue enjoys a very convenient location in Madrid and is very accessible by public transport. You can get there by taking lines 4 or 2 of the metro to Goya station or by taking line 4 to O’Donnel station.
Alternatively, multiple bus lines also stop near WiZink Center. There is also public parking available underneath the venue itself, with other parking options also available in the area.
What are the best hotels near WiZink Center?
NH Madrid Lagasca
Just a 20-minute walk away from WiZink Center (or around 15 minutes away by taking line 4 of the metro from Serrano station to Goya station), the NH Madrid Lagasca is a great option if you are looking to stay in the area. It is in the popular Salamanca neighborhood, also offering easy access to the Golden Mile, which features many of the most exclusive designer stores in the city. El Retiro Park is mere steps away. Two of the city’s most iconic landmarks—Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcalá—are also just a 20-minute walk from the hotel. Additionally, the hotel is home to the sophisticated TAGOMAGO restaurant and its impressive Mediterranean menu.NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara
Also in the Salamanca neighborhood, the NH Madrid Príncipe de Vergara hotel is a 16 minutes away from WiZink Center using public transport. Just take the C1 bus line from Avenida de América to Doctor Esquerdo - Goya to get to IFEMA. The hotel is very close to the Avenida de América station and boasts of being well-connected to Madrid’s most popular attractions and to the airport. It features a modern gym and is a fantastic option for meetings and events of up to 250 guests. The hotel also has an elegant restaurant, a bar, and serves a daily breakfast buffet.Avani Alonso Martínez Madrid Hotel
With its central location near the Alonso Martínez metro station, the Avani Alonso Martínez Madrid Hotel is a choice well-worth considering if you are looking to attend an event at WiZink Center but also to explore Madrid and its wide-ranging attractions. Taking the 4 metro line at the Alonso Martínez station for four stops until the Goya station will help you reach IFEMA easily. The hotel is also just a short walk from downtown Madrid and near incredible bars, restaurants, museums, designer stores, and landmarks like the Plaza de Alonso Martínez. It was completely renovated in 2023 and features modern facilities including the AvaniFit Gym (which is free to use for all guests), three function rooms, and stylish, comfortable guest rooms.NH Collection Madrid Colón
Our four-star NH Collection Madrid Colón hotel also has a convenient central location near El Retiro Park, many fine restaurants and shops, and, of course, WiZink Center. It is nearby the Serrano metro station, where you can take line 4 to Goya station to reach IFEMA. The hotel is located in a stunning building from famed Spanish architect Luis Gutiérrez Soto. It also has some fantastic dining options, being home to both Bar Colón, which offers delicious innovative dishes and a large selection of spirits, and to 99 Sushi Bar, one of the best Japanese restaurants in the area. Some of its suites feature unforgettable views over Colón Square.What kind of events are hosted at WiZink Center?
With a capacity of around 17,000, WiZink Center is well-known for hosting events at the grandest of scales in both the sports and the entertainment worlds. On the sports side, the venue is perhaps best known for being the home of the Real Madrid basketball team and the Estudiantes basketball team. The arena also hosts many other high-profile international competitions in boxing, tennis, handball, martial arts, gymnastics and skating.
WiZink Center has also served as host for concerts by some of the most important artists in the world. Some of the biggest names to have graced its stage include Rosalía, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, U2, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, and Paul McCartney.
One of Spain’s most versatile arenas, WiZink Center has also served as a venue for film festivals, dance performances, art exhibitions, theatrical productions, and corporate events (like product launches and trade shows).
What other attractions are near WiZink Center?
If you are visiting Madrid with the intention of attending an event at WiZink Center, that does not mean that the fun has to end there. The area is filled with exciting attractions that you can easily reach when you stay at one of our hotels near WiZink Center. The following are some of our favorites:
- Prado Museum: A world-class art museum. Prado Museum holds the most complete collection of Spanish art, exhibiting works by masters like Diego Velázquez and Francisco Goya.
- El Retiro Park: Around a 15-minute walk from WiZink Center, El Retiro Park is one of the largest parks in Madrid. This very relaxing green space features gardens, stunning statues, monuments and galleries. It also hosts different artistic events.
- Nuevo Teatro Alcalá: A different type of venue, more historic and traditional, Nuevo Teatro Alcalá is less than 10 minutes away from WiZink Center on foot. It opened in 1927 and continues serving as host to performances of the most internationally acclaimed musical theater shows.
Book a stay at one of our hotels near WiZink Center now and enjoy a memorable trip to the Spanish capital. Experience a major event at one of Europe’s top arenas and discover Madrid’s fascinating attractions from an ideal location.
