My girlfriend and I are spending 6 nights in Madrid at the end of October. Need recommendations for a two bedroom unit either in a hotel or villa. Also would love to hear about what to see and if there is a guide that could help us tour the city and side trips.
Posted by
Maryland
1212 posts
Things to see: Prado Gallery (it was good to be da' king!). A day trip to Toledo which is very close and has a better Cathedral and great El Greco's in their original homes.. Check the RS tour books for recommended guides and if they are not available ask for their recommendations (they hope others will do the same for them). And everything else!
Posted by
North Carolina
572 posts
For me, the must-visit places are the Prado, Reina Sofía, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza museums. The Royal Collection is also worthy, if not for anything else, but the Caravaggio. The Sorolla Museum is currently closed but may open by the time you go. Otherwise, Madrid is a vast modern city. I stayed in an Airbnb both times I have been there. Great day trips are Toledo for the Romanesque-Mudejar churches, the old city, and the El Greco paintings. Segovia for more Romanesque-Mudejar architecture and the Roman viaduct.
Posted by
Chicago
4466 posts
My trip report from earlier this year might give you some ideas:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/trip-reports/we-love-spain-a-trip-report
Posted by
1052 posts
a few suggestions - Travel 101 Your Guide to Madrid
Posted by
SF Bay Area
1421 posts
We stayed at Apartosuites Jardines de Sabatini in November. I think they have 2-bedroom units. My trip report might also be helpful:
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
8685 posts
Naval Museum
Royal Palace
Temple of Debod
Plaza de España
Walk the Gran Vía
Retiro park area and Crystal palace
Puerta de Alcalá
Puente and Puerta de Toledo
Plaza de Cibeles
Fuente de Neptuno
Lucky frog sculpture (Estatua de Rana de la Fortuna)
Fernando Botero’s Lady With Mirror sculpture (Mujer con espejo)
Chapel of San Antonio de la Florida (Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida) contains frescoes by Goya and also his tomb.
Some of the markets (San Antón, San Miguel, Mercado de la Paz, etc.)
Plaza Mayor
Puerta del Sol
Any number of churro shops (Chocolatería San Ginés, El Riojano, Churrería Chocolateria 1902)
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10238 posts
Also, day trip to Segovia, to see that city and its 1800 year old intact Roman aqueduct.