13 of the best · Madrid, Spain
The Ritz on the Plaza de la Lealtad, the Four Seasons at Canalejas, the Rosewood Villa Magna on the Castellana, a palacete of 1886 in Chamberí and good-value hostels by the Plaza Mayor.
Our 13 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Madrid.
Deessa, Two MICHELIN Stars
The Ritz on the Plaza de la Lealtad, beside the Prado, with the two-star Deessa.
Plaza de la Lealtad 5, 28014 MadridExplore View on map
In the Canalejas block
A grand hotel in the Canalejas block, between Sol and the Paseo del Prado.
Calle de Sevilla 3, 28014 MadridExplore View on map
A palacete of 1886
A small hotel in a 19th-century palacete in a quiet street off the Castellana.
Calle de Orfila 6, 28010 MadridExplore View on map
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
The Ritz beside the Prado, a Four Seasons in the Canalejas block, the Villa Magna on the Castellana and a palacete of 1886: where to stay, and why the address matters.
By the museums.
In the Canalejas block
A grand hotel in the Canalejas block, between Sol and the Paseo del Prado.
Calle de Sevilla 3, 28014 MadridExplore View on map
Calle de Echegaray
A boutique hotel in the Barrio de las Letras.
Calle de Echegaray 8, 28014 MadridExplore View on map
Plaza de las Cortes
A hotel on the Plaza de las Cortes, between Sol and the Paseo del Prado.
Plaza de las Cortes 10, 28014 MadridExplore View on map
Deessa, Two MICHELIN Stars
The Ritz on the Plaza de la Lealtad, beside the Prado, with the two-star Deessa.
Plaza de la Lealtad 5, 28014 MadridExplore View on map
The grand streets.
Calle de Velázquez
A design hotel on Calle de Velázquez, in the heart of Salamanca.
Velázquez 62, 28001 MadridExplore View on map
On the Castellana
A grand hotel on the Paseo de la Castellana, at the edge of Salamanca, with a spa.
Paseo de la Castellana 22, 28046 MadridExplore View on map
Calle de Velázquez
A classic hotel on Calle de Velázquez, by the Retiro.
Velázquez 8, 28001 MadridExplore View on map
Quiet streets.
A palacete of 1886
A small hotel in a 19th-century palacete in a quiet street off the Castellana.
Calle de Orfila 6, 28010 MadridExplore View on map
Near Alonso Martínez
A boutique hotel and spa on Calle de Mejía Lequerica.
Mejía Lequerica 8, 28004 MadridExplore View on map
Sol and the old town.
Plaza de Celenque
A design hotel on the little Plaza de Celenque, steps from the Puerta del Sol.
Plaza de Celenque 2, 28013 MadridExplore View on map
Hostels with private rooms.
Private and shared rooms
A hostel just off the Gran Vía, with private rooms as well as dorms.
Calle de San Bernardo 2, 28013 MadridExplore View on map
By the Plaza Mayor
A hostel on Calle Imperial, a minute from the Plaza Mayor.
Calle Imperial 9, 28012 MadridExplore View on map
