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.
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
Big Bus Madrid Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top Sightseeing Bus Tour
Skip-the-Line Access and Guided Visit to Prado Museum
Go City: Madrid All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ attractions, tours and museums
Top hotels in Hortaleza
INNSiDE by Meliá Madrid Valdebebas
Very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Madrid Airport Valdebebas
The room is clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza España
Great services and breakfast selections
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Novotel Madrid Center
It is well located, the rooms are adequate, and the breakfast offers a lot of variety but it is very noisy.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Chamartin The One
The big plus of this hotel is it's proximity to Charmatin. The staff were also really friendly and helpful. The room was very clean but the building and hardware was showing it's age. Regardless, it was still a great hotel to stay at in between a flight and a train.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Regina
love the place great for the price
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
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 Olivar de la Hinojosa Golf Club.
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.
