Guide · 5 Places
Madrid
Spain
Before You Go
March to May and September to November offer ideal weather (15-25°C/59-77°F). Summer is very hot (30-35°C). Winter is cold but less crowded.
Visa
Check requirementsEU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) 13km from center.
By Train: High-speed AVE hub connecting Barcelona (3 hours), Seville (2.5 hours), Valencia (2 hours).
Language
CommunicationSpanish is official. English spoken in tourist areas, less so in local neighborhoods.
Currency
Money mattersEuro (EUR). Cards widely accepted, cash for traditional tapas bars.
Getting Around
Local transportMetro: Extensive 12-line system (€1.50-2).
Buses: Comprehensive EMT network.
Cercanías: Commuter trains to suburbs.
Walking: Central Madrid very walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoMetro Line 8: To Nuevos Ministerios (15 min, €5 including airport supplement).
Airport Express Bus: 24/7 to Atocha (40 min, €5).
Taxi: Fixed €30 to center.
Accommodations
Only YOU Boutique Hotel Madrid
Stylish hotel near Chueca