El Viajero

Contemporary hotel with trendy quarters, plus a lobby lounge & complimentary Wi-Fi. A minute's walk from Opera metro station and a 7-minute walk from Plaza Mayor public square, this contemporary hotel is 2 km from the Museo Nacional del Prado art museum. Trendy rooms with bold headboards feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and desks with lamps designed by Philip Stark. Some rooms have balconies, and suites add personal stereo systems. Amenities include buffet breakfast (surcharge) and a sleek lobby lounge.

Intimate, laid-back café with a takeout window offering specialty coffees, pastries & savory toasts.

Dive into the bustling vibe at Casa Dani, a market gem dishing out stellar tortillas de patatas and tempting tapas with a friendly touch.

Sports fields, cycle paths & views across the city in a hillside park popular for sunset walks.

Ornate 18th-century palace with furnishings, tapestries & a notable collection of classic art.

Elegant outfit with a contemporary vibe offering a menu of creative animal-free cuisine.

Neoclassical garden of the Royal Palace, with 3 terraces, fountains, statues & outdoor events.

Thick beef patties, fries, onion rings & rich desserts in a cool modern venue with bare-brick walls.

Neighborhood bistro doling out steaks, oysters & other French classics in an elegant interior.

Hip, casual hotel offering a top-floor restaurant with a vertical garden, plus terrace & lobby bars. In a colorful building along a major highway, this informal hotel with a trendy vibe is a 4-minute walk from Cartagena metro station and 5 km from the Museo Nacional del Prado. Streamlined rooms, some with cool, minimalist decor, feature panoramic city views, plus Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and safes. Club level quarters provide access to a private lounge. Swanky suites add separate living/dining space. Room service is offered 24/7. Dining options on the top floor include a restaurant with a vertical garden, and a sleek cocktail lounge; there are also terrace and lobby bars, as well as an outdoor pool. Meeting and event space is available.