El Bercial Travel Guide
Madrid
Visit El Bercial
Popular places to visit
Gran Via
Madrid’s famous shopping strip has boutiques and international brands, an exciting nightlife and an impressive display of early 20th-century architecture.
Bernabéu Stadium
Cheer on the superstar players of one of the world’s most successful soccer clubs and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the colossal 81,000-capacity stadium.
Plaza Mayor
This square has seen everything from markets and public celebrations to bullfights and executions. Today you’ll find street performers, artists and plenty of shops.
Puerta del Sol
Stand at the very center of Madrid and feel the buzz as thousands of people meet and greet before a night out, gather for protests, or start out on a tour of the city.
National Prado Museum
An art museum to rival the Louvre or the British National Gallery, this is the place to see some of the finest art Europe has to offer.
El Retiro Park
Relax by the pond, walk through landscaped gardens, and admire the elegant statues and buildings in one of Madrid’s biggest and most popular parks.
Things to do
Madrid City Tour – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Madrid: Royal Palace Expert Guided Tour with Optional Tapas
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Royal Palace
Go City: Madrid All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ attractions, tours and museums
Segovia Tour including a Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in El Bercial
Hotel Riu Plaza España
El mejor sitio para alojarse en Madrid.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
Very good
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Regina
Breakfast was amazing - even had green juice. Room was lovely. Location is fab.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Madrid
Clean room, good location. friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Barceló Torre de Madrid
Beautiful place and very customer service tha best
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
Breakfast was diverse and good
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Bercial
Atocha
If you're spending time in Atocha, you might enjoy attractions like Atocha Station Memorial and Paseo del Arte. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's fascinating museums before hopping on the metro at Mendez alvaro Station to see more of the city.
Lavapiés
Lavapiés is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Teatro Nuevo Apolo and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Lavapies Station or Embajadores Station.
Barrio de La Latina
While you're in Barrio de La Latina, take in top sights like Royal Basilica of San Francisco el Grande and jump on the metro at La Latina Station to see more of the city.
Golden Triangle of Art
Golden Triangle of Art is popular for its fascinating museums. Explore top sights like National Prado Museum and CaixaForum Madrid, and you can get around town on the metro at Estación del Arte.
Austrias
Travellers to Austrias praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Oriente.
Barrio de las Letras
Known for its fantastic nightlife and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Barrio de las Letras. Check out top attractions like Puerta del Sol and National Prado Museum, and jump on the metro at Sol Station or Anton Martin Station to see more of the city.
