Royal Palace of Madrid
About
Spain’s official royal residence is used for ceremonial events, so visitors walk through gilded halls, a grand staircase and a throne room that show off the country’s royal history. Step out onto the Plaza de Oriente for a photo of the façade.
Why visit
- Lavish state rooms and royal armoury
- Iconic setting next to the Almudena Cathedral
- Free gardens next door (Campo del Moro)
Good to know
- Interiors may close for state events; check the website
- No photography inside the main rooms
- Audio guides help bring rooms to life
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Royal Palace of Madrid with Mercado de San Miguel, Churros con Chocolate at San Ginés and Templo de Debod at Sunset for a roughly 4-hour plan around Palacio.
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Plaza Mayor Boutique (Centro), about 700 m away. Sample listing.
- Gran Vía Atelier Hotel (Gran Vía), about 800 m away. Sample listing.
- Malasaña Loft Rooms (Malasaña), about 1.2 km away. Sample listing.