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The Best Bed and Breakfasts to Book in Madrid

Staying in a top Madrid bed and breakfast like Only YOU is a great way to experience the city
Staying in a top Madrid bed and breakfast like Only YOU is a great way to experience the city | Courtesy of Only YOU Boutique Hotel / Booking.com

Art, partying and tapas: Madrid is a city that gets the senses buzzing, from the first coffee of the morning to the churros and chocolate sauce as you meander home. With the mighty Prado lined by extraordinary masterworks by Goya and Velázquez, grand Baroque and art deco architecture, the green lung of Retiro Park and lively bars and restaurants, this is a wonderful place to visit, and staying in one of these top Madrid bed and breakfasts – bookable with Culture Trip – is a great chance to live it up like a local.

Artistic B&B, for colourful interior design in Barrio de las Letras

Budget Hotel, Bed and Breakfast

Colourful guest room with double bed, orange walls, exposed beams, folk art and wood floors at Artistic B and B, Madrid
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You can hardly get closer to the action than this bed and breakfast in Madrid: Artistic B&B is right in the centre of the Spanish capital. It’s in the literary district, where the buildings are painted yellow and orange and fronted by elaborate wrought-iron balconies. Rooms are likewise colourful, with jazzily bright appliqué bedspreads, tapestries on the walls and mosaic tiling in the bathrooms. Shuttered, shabby chic French doors open onto street-facing balconies.

Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII, for art-deco stylings in Retiro

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Airy breakfast room with wood floors, rose-hued patterned wallpaper and arched windows at Petit Palace Savoy Alfonso XII, Madrid
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A beautiful, stately, Art Nouveau building dating from the 19th century, with arched wrought-iron doors and balconies with views, this is amongst the grandest of all choices for a bed and breakfast in Madrid, next to Retiro Park. The dining room is especially stylish, with interlocking art-deco wallpaper and Eiffel chairs. Rooms are modern and have animal print textiles, and some have huge whirlpool baths. There are free bikes and e-scooters, and you can even bring your pet.

Modern B&B Somosaguas, for particularly good homemade breakfasts on the outskirts of Madrid

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Traditionally decorated living and dining space with white couch, dining table and chandelier at Modern B and B Somosaguas, Madrid
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If you really want to have a local experience while staying at a Madrid bed and breakfast, Somosaguas is a great choice. The outdoor pool is a godsend if you happen to be visiting during Madrid’s long hot summer, and accommodation is in a thoroughly modern apartment, which has a terrace overlooking the gardens. It’s in the prosperous suburb of Pozuelo de Alarcón, an easy hop to central Madrid by metro and bus. Particular plaudits are given to the owner’s homemade Spanish and continental breakfasts.

Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza, for museum-hopping in Retiro

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Stylish lounge with dark-blue walls, crown moulding, columns, artwork, books and velvet seating at Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza, Madrid
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Set on a leafy street, only a few metres away from Paseo del Prado, Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza caters to all types of guests. With 71 rooms, you can choose between doubles, triples, quadruples and even two-bedroom apartments. Inside, the stylishly decorated rooms feature chic furniture and an array of colourful accents. The hotel is ideally located for those who want to wander through El Retiro, Madrid’s largest park, or art lovers who want to visit Madrid’s Prado Museum.

Only YOU Boutique Hotel, for uniquely styled rooms near Chueca

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Baroque lounge with black walls and columns, leather seating, mounted rhino head and fireplace at Only YOU Boutique Hotel, Madrid
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If you want to stay in one of Madrid’s liveliest neighbourhoods, Only YOU Boutique Hotel is the perfect spot. Adjacent to Chueca, the city’s LGBTQ district and only a few blocks from Gran Vía, the hotel’s location puts you in the thick of the action. Set in a historic 19th-century mansion fully restored to its former glory, this boutique hotel offers comfortable and stylish rooms. Each bedroom is uniquely decorated, with design elements such as leather walls and antique wooden beams. After a long day of sightseeing, relax and unwind with the wellness programmes available in the Thai spa room.

Relais and Châteaux Hotel Orfila, for on-site Michelin-star dining near Salamanca

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Ornate suite with antique furniture, boldly patterned wallpaper and separate bedroom at Relais and Châteaux Hotel Orfila, Madrid
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This five-star Madrid hotel lies inside a 19th-century palace decorated with antique, turn-of-the-century furniture. Exuding sophistication and elegance, this historic boutique hotel also offers top-of-the-line 21st-century amenities. Its rooftop terrace is an oasis, away from the bustling city, and the on-site restaurant is highly acclaimed. Book a table at El Jardín de Orfila, and sample the food of world-renowned, two-Michelin-star chef Mario Sandoval.

Hostal Central Palace Madrid, for sightseeing in Centro

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Large bedroom with white tufted headboard, patterned wallpaper, chandelier and palace views at Hostal Central Palace Madrid
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Travelling on a budget doesn’t mean you have to compromise on location or amenities. Not only is Hostal Central Palace affordable, it also caters to guests’ every whim and is a stone’s throw from the Palacio Real (Royal Palace) and Plaza de Oriente. While the classically designed bedrooms feature neutral tones and wooden floors throughout, breakfast is served at its quintessential Madrileño Café de Oriente, located on the main floor of the hostal.

Artrip, for art lovers in Lavapiés

Budget Hotel

Bright lobby with high arched windows to street, exposed brick feature wall and modern leather chairs at Artrip, Madrid
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Located in the multicultural Lavapiés district, Artrip is decidedly contemporary. Housed in a traditional 1900s home, this space is now a modern and sleek guest house with 17 rooms. The decor is minimal and predominantly white, with exposed wooden beams and original windows. Artrip has a rotation of local artists’ work on show in the foyer and is only a 15-minute walk away from Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.

Casual del Teatro Madrid, for theatre buffs in Barrio de las Letras

Boutique Hotel

Suite with two beds, large magenta sofa, mural of theatre, gold crown moulding and parquet floors at Casual del Teatro Madrid
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In the early 17th century, the capital’s literary quarter, Las Letras, was home to Madrid’s first theatres. Therefore, it is entirely fitting that this theatre-inspired hotel lies in the heart of the district. True to its surroundings, each room represents a different aspect of theatre, including one that resembles a vintage dressing room and others inspired by musicals such as Les Misérables and Mamma Mia.

Looking for more? Book into one of the best hotels in Madrid with Culture Trip, or, for a more independent stay, opt for one of the best holiday rentals in the city.

Abigail Blasi contributed additional reporting to this article.

About the author

Writer by day and bartender by night, Patricia has filed stories from Malawi to Guatemala and mixed drinks from Sydney to New York. She considers her biggest triumph in life when she managed to order a beer in zulu at a shebeen in Soweto, Johannesburg, and was offered the local brew from her hometown in Spain.

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