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Edificio España
Open
The landmark tower on the Plaza de España, restored and open again as a hotel.
Our take
- Open
- Hotel and rooftop
- Address
- Plaza de España, Madrid
- Nearest metro
- Plaza de España
50 m · 1 min walk
More distances - Status
- Open
About Edificio España
The Edificio España, one of the best-known skyscrapers on Madrid’s skyline (esmadrid.com), is open again: it houses the Hotel Riu Plaza España, at Gran Vía 84.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Edificio España before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Edificio España are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Plaza de EspañaL3L1050 m1 min walk
- NoviciadoL2300 m4 min walk
- Ventura RodríguezL3350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- Templo de Debod550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Royal Palace850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Puerta del Sol1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Plaza Mayor1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Thyssen-Bornemisza1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Museo del Prado2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Museo Reina Sofía2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- El Retiro2.6 kmWalk 32 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Santiago Bernabéu3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Madrid-Barajas Airport14 kmCar or taxi 42 min
Main railway stations
- Príncipe Pío800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Sol (Cercanías)1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Madrid Puerta de Atocha2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Nuevos Ministerios (Cercanías)2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Madrid Chamartín6.0 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 20 min
Location
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