Prado Museum
About
The Prado is Spain’s national art museum and packs an astonishing number of masterpieces into a manageable building. Pick a handful of highlights rather than trying to see everything; Las Meninas alone is worth the ticket.
Why visit
- Spanish masters like Velázquez, Goya and El Greco
- Compact enough to enjoy in a couple of hours
- Located in the leafy Paseo del Arte area
Good to know
- Free entry windows exist in the evening but queues are long
- Bags are checked; travel light
- Book skip-the-line tickets in busy seasons
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Prado Museum with Reina Sofía Museum, Retiro Park and Círculo de Bellas Artes Rooftop for a full day around Paseo del Prado.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Hotel Retiro Jardín (Retiro), about 300 m away. Sample listing.
- Plaza Mayor Boutique (Centro), about 1.3 km away. Sample listing.
- Gran Vía Atelier Hotel (Gran Vía), about 1.4 km away. Sample listing.