Hortaleza Travel Guide
Madrid
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.
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.
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.
Royal Palace of Madrid
Be spellbound by the scale and splendor of the Spanish Royal Family’s former official residence.
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: 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
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Top hotels in Hortaleza
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
The floor was dusty.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Bext Valdebebas
Very cozy, new service apartment style. Feel like home with excellent amenities. Easy to find parking on the street. Very safe area. Enjoyed our stay highly recommended
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Hotel Zentral Castellana Norte
No free breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas
Really good experience
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Regina
The location is top tier. There are so many things to do as soon as you step out of the hotel. The room was clean and nice. Everything that I needed was within arms reach. I decided to save the best for last, the staff. The staff was wonderful from the second that I arrived. I felt as if they took ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Everything from the staff to the location to the room was top-notch!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Hortaleza
Chamartín
Travellers choose Chamartín for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Colombia Station or Concha Espina Station and check out top sights like Bernabéu Stadium.
Barajas
Travellers choose Barajas for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Barajas Station or Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 Station and check out top sights like Juan Carlos I Park.
Almagro
While you're in Almagro, take in top sights like Sorolla Museum or Paseo de la Castellana, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ruben Dario Station or Gregorio Maranon Station.
Salamanca
Salamanca is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like El Corte Inglés and Golden Mile. See more of Madrid by jumping on the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station.
Ibiza
During your stop in Ibiza, check out the parks, and jump on the metro at Ibiza Station to see more of the surrounding area.
Recoletos
Travellers choose Recoletos for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Serrano Station or Velazquez Station and check out top sights like National Archaeological Museum.
