El Pardo Royal Palace

Nestled in a stunning Mudéjar-style building, this cultural center buzzes with engaging Arab-themed exhibitions, a delightful café, and a rich history.

Modern rooms & suites in a hip hotel featuring a cool restaurant, a bar & an art gallery. On a tree-lined street in the city center, this contemporary hotel is a 3-minute walk from Colón metro station and a 12-minute stroll from the neoclassical Plaza de Cibeles. The modern rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod/iPhone docks. Upgraded rooms add terraces, Nespresso machines, and/or seating areas with sofabeds. There's also a 2-bedroom suite with a private terrace. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is offered for a fee. Other amenities include a trendy restaurant, a chic bar, a fitness room and an art gallery.

Casa González, a charming delicatessen and wine shop since 1931, serves up delightful regional cheeses and fine wines amid a cozy atmosphere that locals love.

Yugo offers a chic izakaya vibe with exquisite sushi and inventive tasting menus, all set in a moody, wood-lined space enriched by Japanese decor.

Paellas with seafood, chicken & rabbit in an old-world space with wainscoting, mirrors & wall art.

Lively, bi-level venue with stalls & shops selling produce, meat & seafood, plus clothing & art.

Plush rooms in a refined art deco hotel with an acclaimed restaurant & an oyster/cocktail bar. Set in the city center, this upscale, art deco hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Museo del Prado and a 15-minute walk from the Royal Palace of Madrid. Refined rooms with marble bathrooms and avant-garde accents from Papua New Guinea provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Suites add living areas, whirlpool baths and city views. Room service is available. There's an acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant, a sophisticated oyster/cocktail bar serving Japanese-style tapas, and a rooftop terrace with bar service and city views. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center and a sauna.

Upscale restaurant & bar with a vintage club vibe offering an eclectic Spanish menu & live music.

At Salmon Guru, inventive cocktails and adventurous bites come alive in a vibrant, retro-chic setting that's perfect for a memorable night out in Madrid.

An extensive wine list, tapas & thoughtfully sourced, seasonal dishes in a cozy wine bar.