Sabatini Garden

Just behind the Royal Palace, the Sabatini Gardens offer a more structured and elegant green space in the heart of Madrid. Visiting in winter at the beginning of the year, the gardens were moderately crowded, with tourists strolling along the symmetrical paths and stopping to admire the palace views. The bare trees and trimmed hedges gave the gardens a clean, almost minimalist appearance. The calm design of the gardens contrasts nicely with the busy areas around the palace. Fountains, statues, and carefully arranged greenery create a sense of order and balance, even in winter. Although the cold weather limits how long visitors stay, the atmosphere remains pleasant and relaxed. Overall, the Sabatini Gardens are a beautiful place for a short walk or a quiet pause. Despite some New Year crowds, the gardens still provide a refined and peaceful experience close to one of Madrid’s most iconic landmarks.

Sabatini Gardens is such a peaceful and beautiful spot in the heart of Madrid. The symmetrical hedges, fountains, and flowers make it perfect for a relaxing stroll or just sitting and enjoying the view. It’s right next to the Royal Palace, so you get an amazing backdrop while wandering the gardens. The atmosphere is calm and serene, a nice break from the busy city streets nearby. Whether you want to take photos, relax, or enjoy a quiet moment, the Sabatini Gardens are definitely worth a visit.

The Sabatini Gardens in Madrid turned out to be one of the most relaxing and elegant corners of the city. The moment you step inside, the symmetry of the hedges and the calm atmosphere make you forget you’re just steps away from the Royal Palace. The landscaping is beautifully maintained, giving every path and viewpoint a sense of harmony. I especially enjoyed the reflective pool, which creates a stunning backdrop for photos at any time of day. The gardens feel spacious without losing their charm, and there’s always a quiet spot to sit and take in the surroundings. It’s a perfect place to pause during a day of sightseeing and enjoy a slower, peaceful moment. The views of the palace from the garden are truly impressive and give the whole area a royal touch. What surprised me most was how clean, serene, and welcoming the space felt. Whether you’re interested in photography, a romantic walk, or simply enjoying nature in the middle of the city, the Sabatini Gardens deliver beautifully. I’d happily return on every visit to Madrid—this place is a gem.

Nice garden with small mazes of grass. No flower in October so not recommended during that time

The whole area is great for walking as it isn’t a huge place but still pretty sizable. There’s a couple small fountains all around (some didn’t seem to be operating though), a pond in the middle of the garden, statues surrounding the whole area (up the stairs, around the pond, etc) but suprisingly not a ton of flowers around and more just bushes and trees. The whole area does seem well taken care of as well. There’s also stairs surrounding the garden that you’ll either have to go down to reach the garden or up after looking around but is definitely worth taking time to take pictures or selfies as it’s a very nice view from atop. There are a ton of other attractions around as well such as Plaza de España, Templo de Debod, Palacio Real de Madrid, Puerta de San Vicente, and way more worth seeing.

must visit - beutifull garden with view on palace and few meters away from center and senate.

Beautiful gardens, a must see place in Madrid

Nice garden with small mazes of grass. No flower in October so not recommended during that time