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    Círculo de Bellas Artes

    4.1 (78 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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    Sangria on a rooftop bar, I could do this every day
    Maddie H.

    This rooftop bar was my favorite place for a sangria in Madrid. I do not like that we had to pay €4 to access the rooftop, but I forgot all about the money once I saw the view of the city. We did have to wait in a line to ride the elevator up but it did not take very long. The tables have umbrellas attached so that was nice that we didn't have to worry about a sunburn being exposed on a roof top. The sangria was tasty, but we did not try the food. It was relaxing to sit and talk and enjoy the atmosphere and the drinks. It was a lively atmosphere with a lot of people so this is clearly a place that many people have heard about.

    Cheyne T.

    Nice place to get a rooftop view of the city. Costs €5 to get in, so I guess you can think of it as the cost of getting a nice photo. I would suggest going earlier in the day as the spot everyone wants to take a photo at gets crowded pretty quickly.

    Tapas at Tartan Roof
    Halley D.

    If the weather is fair and you expect crowds to be thin, I'd highly recommend shelling out the €4 to nip up to el Círculo. Some friends who were Madrid natives recommended we meet for some afternoon libations. The view is truly superb and the mojitos are excellent. Together it makes for a grand time. It was stupid hot when I visited (30C+, oy). There's a spread of astrotruf lounge pads and summertime automated misters, but as I watched my Scottish brethren slowly redden I feared that I would befall a similar fate. The general area (served by maybe 1-2 small bars, each with 30+min long lines) was also thick with boisterous bruvs en route to Maga, so I had no qualms about relocating to the covered restaurant area. The little restaurant (Tartan Roof) has a full bar and number of tapas. It was packed that day, but the staff were very good about getting our group seated as efficiently as possible. We got a plate of jamón, some bruschetta, and a seasonal platter of dried fruits + cheeses as finger food while we worked our way through some mojitos and beer. I adored their mojito selection - I think I had the original, orange, and strawberry(?). They were sufficiently strong and mixed with fresh fruit juice. The dried and candied orange wheels were also great to nibble on. The staff also kindly let us linger, sipping drinks and munching on jamón, as the sun dipped low and the weather became more humane. Overall, a gorgeous vista to visit for an evening with friends. The crowd was thick and touristy, but I found the little rooftop restaurant to be a totally worthwhile venue. And the mojitos. Oh yes, the mojitos.

    Tiffany W.

    Great view! I read almost all reviews before going to a particular location or restaurant and this was no different. We paid 8 euros to get to the rooftop and he view was worth it! We didn't stay to have a drink because we had already had too much to eat, but I definitely recommend stopping here for the view alone!

    Abigail K.

    We stopped by here for the view and we were definitely not disappointed! The bar wasn't too crowded on the roof so it was easy to get good views. The drinks were great too!

    Eduardo A.

    If you speak English, listen to me. Come here after 10pm. You will get a beautiful view from a higher elevation. The led lighting gives it a refined ambiance and the background noise is filled with chatter, no music. The drinks make it a better experience

    Katlyn B.

    totally worth the view and enjoy some drinks and share some delicious tapas for a spanish lunch

    Amazing rooftop view
    Miguel D.

    If your looking for a place with amazing rooftop views, this is it. I came saw a stunning sunset. Their security and waiter could have been more friendly. Also they close at 09:00pm not 01:30. I'd definitely recommend people to come over here.

    Rory M.

    Círculo de Bellas Artes is the well-known rooftop of the beautiful hotel. Rumor has it it's the most photographed spot in Madrid. For 4 euros, you can access the rooftop to take in the views and enjoy the bar/restaurant. You have views of the entire city. It's perfect for a midday glass of wine and a photo opp!

    On a Sunday around 7:30pm, bad service, slow waiters, had to go pick the menu myself and order at the bar. Croquetas had goat cheese or some other strong cheese. Not soft bechamel sauce, but lumpy. The building itself is beautiful, good refuge on a cold night to have a drink. White Russian was 100% better at Cafe Comercial. Just go, have a drink, enjoy the architecture, and go to better places for tapas or pinchos.

    And then the sky was ablaze.

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    I do not like that we had to pay €4 to access the rooftop, but I forgot all about the money once I saw the view of the city.

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    Palacio Real de Madrid - 8.10.2025

    Palacio Real de Madrid

    4.4(242 reviews)
    1.5 kmPalacio

    Meanwhile, the companion in some ways of the other review I just wrote, of the Palace of the Stock…read moreExchange in Portugal, this tour is definitely of a gaudy palace built by royalty with a whole *lot* of stolen gold and jewels, so I was glad to learn that it isn't *still* owned by the royal family, it's owned by the state and mostly used for state functions, other than its purpose as far as tourists are concerned, being a museum of a fraction of the riches Spain owns (and not a coincidence, presumably, that they also built a museum of *more* of the riches owned by Spain, on display right next door, for a combined, reduced price.) The self-guided tour is worth it if you like seeing a bunch of super ornate architecture, furniture, artwork, etc. We got snippets of the actual tour as we passed each other at various points - I was happier being able to walk through the route at our own pace, which took about an hour. I felt sorry for the people whose tickets were for any time the following day, though, as it was randomly closed all day the next day we were in Madrid a few months ago, which I gather isn't an altogether rare thing to happen, that they take reservations and then close last minute. We got in in the nick of time, it seemed. By the way, if you have bags, you do have to leave your bags downstairs in a locker at a small additional fee. It was small enough I do remember exactly how much it even was, though, so it clearly wasn't a big deal.

    Palacio Real de Madrid is probably my favorite palaces we've seen on our travels…read more I loved that they had these massive air purifiers so it didn't smell stale or dusty (it was incredibly comfortable), but I also adored the absolutely gorgeous purple wallpaper and how much care had been taken in the decor inside the building. Absolutely do a tour if you have a chance as ours gave such a clear impression of the space and added such a nice depth to our visit. It was one of my favorite things we did while in Madrid, and I can't recommend visiting Palacio Real de Madrid enough.

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    Palacio Real de Madrid - Just enough space for a king and a few of his closest buddies??? Taken 6/21/2024

    Just enough space for a king and a few of his closest buddies??? Taken 6/21/2024

    Palacio Real de Madrid
    Palacio Real de Madrid

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    Palacio de Cibeles - Night time beauty

    Palacio de Cibeles

    4.0(46 reviews)
    0.4 kmRetiro

    I have visited Madrid several times and did not realize that you can a) go into the Palacio de…read moreCibeles and b) that it is free. My bf made this discovery when he was exploring while I was at work. Great discovery! After entering through a security/bag check, you walk upstairs onto the 2nd floor. There is a tourist office as well as a large relaxing/working space. An exhibit offers an overview of the commitment to green spaces in English and Spanish. The floors above house the history of the building, including the architecture and design. There are also special exhibits featuring different artists. If you are visiting before early May 2026, I highly recommend Ana Juan's "Wunderkammer" exhibition. Beautiful and thought provoking! There is an observation deck that can be accessed for €4. It was closed in mid-Feb for technical repairs without a confirmed reopening date. Hopefully it will be available to the public again soon! A bit farther away but you can always venture to the top of the Riu hotel for incredible views.

    Madrid is truly a treasure trove of architectural riches, but unlike Paris or London, I didn't…read morethink Madrid had a single defining landmark that came to mind. This mammoth building might be it. Jamie W and I just happened to be walking on the Gran Via when we were gobsmacked by the architectural grandeur of this dual purpose building (Photo 9). It's not only Madrid's City Hall but also CentroCentro, a thriving public cultural center. Designed by Antonio Palacios and open since 1919, the building has soaring ceilings with neo-Gothic towers that make it look like it started life as a cathedral. It didn't and was actually the main post office for years. The main draw here is the rooftop terrace which offers a panoramic view of central Madrid, in particular, the bustling Plaza de Cibeles below (Video). Admission is 4€, and a timeslot reservation is required to use their glass elevator. It's easier just to take the curving stairs from the top. En route, you can stop at Cornamusa Cibeles for a moderately priced set-menu lunch. We did and thought it was decent enough (review: https://yelp.to/wlIeOvQ_vQ). There's also a glass-vaulted gallery that hosts contemporary art exhibitions. On the ground floor is a cafe where you can have a light lunch or just a cup of coffee (Photo 8). We opted for the latter. It was hodgepodge but somehow it worked. RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/wzXOFbYL73

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    Palacio de Cibeles - Palacio de Cibeles

    Palacio de Cibeles

    Palacio de Cibeles - Stairwell

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    Museo Nacional del Prado - before I realized photos were not allowed

    Museo Nacional del Prado

    4.6(489 reviews)
    0.6 kmRetiro

    Another visit that was high on the list of things to do in Madrid…read more I bought passes that came with an English guide. I enjoyed having that, but you could easily come through on your own without a guide and be fine. Our guided tour was about 90 minutes, but you could also stay as long after as you desired. We ended up staying about another hour to catch some of the things the tour didn't stop at. Note that you cannot take photos inside. It also seems to get pretty busy early, so it might be a good idea to go fairly early or closer to closing. Would highly recommend the Prado.

    I know the Prado is acclaimed as one of the world's best museums, and its global reputation rests…read moreon the depth of classic European paintings from the 12th to the 19th century. No argument about that, but unlike the Louvre, it doesn't offer the breadth of art one would expect from such a vaunted museum. The curators apparently have no interest in expanding their collection because it engenders unmanageable foot traffic. That also explains why photography is prohibited in the galleries. I ended up buying postcards to have a visual remembrance of my favorite masterpieces collected by centuries of Spanish royalty. Consequently, the Spanish masters are represented by familiar masterworks like Las Meninas (The Maids of Honor) by Diego Velázquez (Photo 4), as well as The Naked Maja and The Family of Carlos IV (Photo 7), both by Francisco de Goya. Other European masterworks are represented like the impressive Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch (Photo 6) and The Judgment of Paris by Peter Paul Rubens. Beyond this scope, there are intriguing artifacts to peruse like the Leoni Renaissance Sculptures (Photo 3). Truth be told, you need to add the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Museo Reina Sofía to get a more complete picture of Madrid's artful treasures. RELATED - Exploring Madrid? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/ElhwJIbGWS

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    Museo Nacional del Prado - Was reprimanded by staff for taking photos in main hall (photos are prohibited inside exhibition halls), so here's a periphery walkway

    Was reprimanded by staff for taking photos in main hall (photos are prohibited inside exhibition halls), so here's a periphery walkway

    Museo Nacional del Prado - Got a ticket to get in free (after 6pm)

    Got a ticket to get in free (after 6pm)

    Museo Nacional del Prado - I snuck this pic - Goya lost his mind but his art was great

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    I snuck this pic - Goya lost his mind but his art was great

    Círculo de Bellas Artes - landmarks - Updated August 2026

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